Feb 7, 2024

Could AI be the next HR?

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Seven in 10 workers worry maybe. Plus, Texas is an exception in the national housing shortage.

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Banks in Turmoil

New York Community Bank's woes could signal trouble for other regional banks

by Kristin Schwab

Feb 7, 2024

A significant portion of NYCB's $252 million in losses last quarter came from losses on commercial real estate loans--a revenue source for other regional banks as well.

Last year, NYCB acquired Signature Bank after it failed. Almost a year later, the New York-based bank was given a junk credit rating by Moody's.

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The federal government is investing in solar. Chinese companies are getting a share of it.

by Amy Scott and Sofia Terenzio

Feb 7, 2024

Chinese manufacturers are building solar panel factories on U.S. soil to avoid tariffs and garner subsidies, reports WSJ's Phred Dvorak.

Subsidies in the Inflation Reduction Act are meant to offset some of the costs of manufacturing solar panels in the United States.

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Ford is losing money on electric vehicles, but saving money on emissions fines

by Henry Epp

Feb 7, 2024

For every electric F-150 it sells, it can sell up to 12 gas-powered models and comply with emissions rules. Those rules may be updated.

Ford's electric F-150 Lightning in production. Environmental regulations allow car companies to make few EVs and many gas-powered vehicles, but those rules may be updated.

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Amid a national housing shortage, Texas is an exception

by Amy Scott and Sarah Leeson

Feb 7, 2024

"This market is just really wacky right now," says Houston-based broker LaTisha Grant.

The number of homes for sale in Texas has more than doubled from its low during the pandemic.

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Workers are worried about AI on the job, study shows

by Mitchell Hartman

Feb 7, 2024

Seven in 10 U.S. workers say they’re “very” or “somewhat” concerned about employers using AI in HR decision-making, according to a Rutgers report.

Some workers are worried AI will make their jobs obsolete. Others have concerns about AI's role in hiring and firing decisions.

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It's the sweetest time of the year for this chocolate shop owner

by Sean McHenry

Kristin Bingham, co-owner of Dean’s Sweets in Portland, Maine, talks about how things are going in the lead-up to Valentine’s Day.

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Music from the episode

"Teenage Birdsong" Four Tet

"Horizon - Poolside Remix" Tycho, Poolside

"French Letter" J-Walk

"gogobebe" MAMAMOO

"Inside Out" Spoon

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer II

Andie Corban Producer I

Sarah Leeson Producer I

Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

Richard Cunningham Associate Producer I

Sofia Terenzio Assistant Producer

Jordan Mangi Assistant Digital Producer

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