Sep 2, 2024

A turning point for the “vibecession”?

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Data shows improvement in consumers' long-term economic outlook — make that some consumers. Plus, we hear from the authors of "Koreaworld" and the owner of an island bed and breakfast in the Pacific Northwest.

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With consumers in a better mood, is the "vibecession" turning a corner?

by Matt Levin

Sep 2, 2024

For the first time in five months, consumer sentiment rose in August, thanks largely to high-income people, University of Michigan data shows.

Consumer sentiment improved last month, driven largely by higher-earning Americans who can comfortably absorb price increases, said Joanne Hsu at the University of Michigan.

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Whether the problem is weather or staffing, refund rules apply to flight cancellations and delays

by Henry Epp

Sep 2, 2024

Federal rules require that if your flight is canceled, the airlines have to provide an automatic refund in your original payment form.

New DOT rules require airlines to automatically refund tickets for significantly delayed or canceled flights. In the first half of this year, cancellations were down slightly from 2023.

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A new boon for the music biz: buying up old song catalogs

by Kimberly Adams and Sofia Terenzio

Sep 2, 2024

Digital media has provided lucrative new ways to exploit music copyrights, as Ashley Carman of Bloomberg explains.

Music streaming has made catalog acquisitions more lucrative for publishers, says Ashley Carman at Bloomberg.

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Shelf Life

The authors of "Koreaworld" want to expand the universe of Korean food

by Sean McHenry

Sep 2, 2024

Matt Rodbard and Deuki Hong's new cookbook dovetails with the global popularity of Korean entertainment while celebrating regional dishes.

Deuki Hong (left) and Matt Rodbard, authors of "Koreaworld: A Cookbook." Korean barbecue is already popular, but they hope to help their audience explore more of the cuisine.

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COVID-19

Uncertain demand for COVID shots imposes risk-benefit calculations on doctors

by Jackie Fortiér

Sep 2, 2024

Some pediatricians say they’re keeping their stockpiles low to avoid being stuck with costly, unwanted vaccines.

The waiting room at Dr. Eric Ball’s office in Orange County, California. Low demand has pediatricians carefully weighing how many costly COVID vaccinations to order.

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My Economy

Bed-and-breakfast is "a labor of love" for Washington owner

by Sofia Terenzio

Sep 2, 2024

Chef-turned-innkeeper Amanda Zimlich cooks breakfast and does all the housekeeping at Otter's Pond B&B on Orcas Island.

Amanda Zimlich installed heat pumps at Otter’s Pond B&B, above, and hopes to add solar panels.

Courtesy Amanda Zimlich

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Music from the episode

Test Drive (Instrumental) Vulfpeck

I'm Good (Blue) David Guetta, Bebe Rexha

From Home, to Work, and Back.. Tall Black Guy

DDU-DU DDU-DU BLACKPINK

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer II

Andie Corban Producer I

Sarah Leeson Producer I

Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

Sofia Terenzio Assistant Producer

Jordan Mangi Assistant Digital Producer

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