Nov 7, 2022

Are Big Tech layoffs an economic bellwether?

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Layoffs at Twitter, Lyft and Stripe may be an indicator for other industries. Plus, a look at Chinese exports and school board race spending.

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For tech giants like Meta, feverish pandemic growth is now followed by layoffs

by Kristin Schwab

Nov 7, 2022

Jobs losses at Meta and others could be an indicator of wider cuts in other industries.

Meta is reportedly planning to lay off thousands of employees this week, joining several other big companies in downsizing.

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China's exports slip in a sign of a slowing global economy. U.S. firms could feel the pinch.

by Justin Ho

Nov 7, 2022

The export sector has been propping up its economy through COVID and a housing crisis.

A warehouse in China. The government said its exports fell 0.3% in October year over year.

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Conservative groups are spending big on school board races

by Stephanie Hughes

Nov 7, 2022

Traditionally, school board candidates spend $1,000 or less. But one political action committee is spending about 20 times that per race.

Above, a volunteer of Moms for Liberty attends a school board campaign event in Florida. The conservative group spent $50,000 on races in the state, according to the group's co-founder.

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Tough housing market is pushing this lumber business to diversify

by Kai Ryssdal and Anais Amin

Nov 7, 2022

Sawmill Timberdoodle Farm has been investing in new equipment and looking into providing services along with its products, its co-owner says.

"Our business is pretty linked to new housing starts at the moment. And that hasn't been as robust as it has in the last two years," says Katrina Amaral, co-owner of Timberdoodle Farm. Above, a retail lumber outlet in California.

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Supreme Court to hear challenge to Indian Child Welfare Act — and a lot is at stake

by Savannah Maher

Nov 7, 2022

The Indian Child Welfare Act sought to address a history of cultural dispossession. Now, it's being threatened by a Supreme Court case.

Clarisse Harris, a foster parent to Native children, was raised before the passage of the Indian Child Welfare Act. Now, the ICWA — which helped facilitate those placements — is in legal peril.

Photo illustration: Dylan Miettinen/Marketplace. Photos: Getty Images, Clarisse Harris

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Florida cultural institutions are recovering from Hurricane Ian alongside homes and businesses

by Mitchell Hartman

Nov 7, 2022

Damage along Florida's southwest coast includes museums and theaters that plan to rebuild.

The Venice Theatre suffered major damage from Hurricane Ian's winds and heavy rain, leaving collapsed walls and flooding in the main stage area at the rear of the building, which was built in 1926.

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Music from the episode

Rayn Days (White Cliffs Remix) Poolside, StemsDAO, White Cliffs

Beneath the Mask Shoji Meguro, Persona 5

Marika is Sleeping Japanese House

Wind Travel Richard Houghten

Eyes to the Wind The War on Drugs

Passenger Kidsmoke

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

Dylan Miettinen Associate Digital Producer

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