Dec 22, 2021

Why being single is costly in the U.S.

Yes I believe we can achieve that timeline PeopleImages via Getty Images

Plus: The blossoming of the return-to-office industry, consumer confidence remains resilient and how some of President Joe Biden's anti-inflationary measures are playing out.

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COVID-19

Consumer confidence rises, undeterred by omicron

by Amanda Peacher

Dec 22, 2021

Americans are reassured that businesses are still operating. Yet some economic uncertainty lingers.

The spread of the new coronavirus variant hasn't seemed to dampen consumer confidence, which reached 115.8 in December. However, that remains below pre-pandemic levels.

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COVID-19

COVID testing's rocky start led to long lines, limited access today

by Lily Jamali

Dec 22, 2021

Economists say testing is key to fighting the pandemic and restoring the economy.

Manufacturers of COVID test kits have been uncertain about their market, and production has been erratic.

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How goes the inflation fight?

by Sabri Ben-Achour

Dec 22, 2021

The White House has pushed changes at ports to fix supply chains and ease prices, but high demand for goods continues to exert pressure.

Though the Biden administration has pressed for changes at ports to improve goods transport and ease inflation, they're still not operating 24/7.

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Being single in the U.S. comes at a cost

by Reema Khrais and Andie Corban

Dec 22, 2021

Author Anne Helen Petersen compares being single in the United States to living in a hostile climate like the Arctic.

"Nearly 40% of the population is either single or a single parent, and the ways in which people are falling through these social safety nets” demonstrates the need for change, said author Anne Helen Petersen.

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The return-to-office industry is booming

by Reema Khrais and Maria Hollenhorst

Dec 22, 2021

A flood of return-to-office consultants are rushing to fill the void of expertise created by pandemic uncertainty.

Companies are spending millions for advice on bringing employees back to offices says Matthew Boyle, a senior reporter for Bloomberg.

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What will a $10,000 gift mean for students at Meharry Medical College?

by Blake Farmer

Dec 22, 2021

Students can use the money any way they want, but it could help them reduce debt, and pay for living costs.

Meharry master's student Andreas Nelson said being given $10,000 means the school trusts students to use the money in ways useful to them. Nelson hopes to attend dental school, which leaves the average Meharry student with $280,000 in loans.

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Music from the episode

Headlines (feat. Westside Gunn, Conway & Benny) DJ Premier, Westside Gunn, Conway the Machine, Benny The Butcher

Scenic Drive Poolside

Independent Women, Pt. 1 Destiny's Child

Dream Chorus TOKiMONSTA

Juicy The Notorious B.I.G.

Volcanic Love The Aces

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer II

Andie Corban Producer I

Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

Richard Cunningham Associate Producer I

Dylan Miettinen Associate Digital Producer

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