Nov 29 Watch 7:24 How these Massachusetts farmers are turning manure and food waste into power By Allison Aubrey, NPR According to the Natural Resources Defense Council, about 204 million pounds of turkey meat will be thrown away this Thanksgiving. That’s an estimated $293 million worth. As we continue our look at innovative solutions to food waste across the country,… Continue watching
Nov 28 How much you should spend on holiday gifts, according to an economist By Jay L. Zagorsky, The Conversation Spending too much can put you in financial distress. Spending too little may make you look cheap. Continue reading
Nov 27 Watch 9:14 Amazon doesn't report its warehouse injury rates -- but we have an inside look By Will Evans, Reveal Black Friday kicks off peak shopping season for Amazon. This year, the company is offering its Prime members even faster service: instead of two-day shipping, some packages will arrive at customers’ doors in only one. But many Amazon staffers say… Continue watching
Nov 27 Watch 8:25 In the U.S., 30 to 40 percent of food is wasted. California aims to change that By Allison Aubrey, NPR, Mary Beth Durkin, Food4Thought Producer In the U.S., 30 to 40 percent of food produced never makes it to a dining table. Much of that waste ends up in landfills. But some companies are pursuing new techniques to reduce and redistribute surplus -- plus process… Continue watching
Nov 27 Why shoppers aren't letting tariffs put a damper on their holiday cheer By Gretchen Frazee The National Retail Federation predicts Americans will spend on average $1,047.83 this holiday season, 4 percent higher than last year. Continue reading
Nov 27 U.S. economy grew at a moderate 2.1% annual rate last quarter By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press The growth was slightly faster than predicted, but many economists say they think growth is slowing sharply. Continue reading
Nov 27 UK opposition party accuses prime minister of secret trade talks with U.S. By Danica Kirka, Jill Lawless, Associated Press Jeremy Corbyn said the secret trade negotiations being held before the United Kingdom leaves the European Union includes a contentious plan to extend patents for American drug companies. Continue reading
Nov 26 Watch 5:55 WeWork's spectacular rise and fall provide cautionary tale for startups The startup WeWork set out to revolutionize the workplace -- leasing, renovating and subletting offices as shared coworking spaces. At the beginning of 2019, it was the single biggest private office tenant in London, New York and Washington. But the… Continue watching
Nov 26 Impossible math: protests in Lebanon spotlight the plight of Lebanese families By Rhana Natour It’s been over a month since massive protests broke out across Lebanon set off by a tax on WhatsApp calls and fueled by public discontent towards the Lebanese government which they blame for the country’s economic instability. Continue reading
Nov 26 Why these companies are rethinking the use of AI in hiring By Zoe Rohrich A growing body of research indicates that artificial intelligence systems used for job recruitment reinforce racial and gender inequality. Now, innovators are developing software that promises more accountability, and combats — rather than perpetuates — employment discrimination. Continue reading