Oct 4, 2023

Movin’ out

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Many young Americans who want to, can't. We'll hear from a few about the tough market and steep costs keeping them from flying the coop. Plus, energy-efficient LED bulbs and an app that can forecast the surf.

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The European Union takes aim at Chinese subsides for electric vehicles

by Sabri Ben-Achour

Oct 4, 2023

The EU has opened a formal investigation and could impose penalties to "level the playing field," while China decries that step as "naked protectionism." European automakers are hoping to avoid the fate of Europe’s solar industry a decade ago, when it was mostly wiped out by low cost Chinese competitors.

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Will high yields on the 10-year T-note jeopardize the "soft landing"?

by Kai Ryssdal and Sean McHenry

Oct 4, 2023

The yield hit a 16-year record Tuesday. Could that mean trouble for the Federal Reserve's effort to cool inflation and prevent a recession?

It has long been said that if you want to know where the economy is headed, look at the bond market. Could the bond market be wrong this time?

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For young people looking to move out on their own, the rent is high and competition is intense

by Samantha Fields

Oct 4, 2023

Nearly half of people 18 to 29 are currently living at home with their families, many because they just can't afford to move out.

For young first-time apartment hunters, a good credit score and enough savings can make or break the search.

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Americans pulled back on restaurant spending in September, report says

by Elizabeth Trovall

Oct 4, 2023

Instead of $50 main courses, they're opting for sandwiches and other lower-priced items, say restaurants around the country.

Restaurant owners are reporting lower customer spending averages and fewer hours of operation.

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LED bulbs are “a once in a century disrupter”

by Stephanie Hughes

Oct 4, 2023

The overall global market for LED illumination was around $71 billion dollars last year, according to Grand View Research. It’s expected to grow.

LED bulbs are on display at Poplar Place Hardware in Dundalk, Maryland.

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Wave forecasting site Surfline has changed how people surf

by Kai Ryssdal and Sean McHenry

Oct 4, 2023

Surfline follows conditions at hundreds of beaches all over the world, but some surfers don’t think it’s so swell.

Knowing the best time to hit the beach should be a win for surfers, right? "This gets at a question of the spirit of the sport," says writer and surfer Caroline Mimbs Nyce. "Is this a cheat code to only go when it's really ideal?"

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The Spirit Blossoms All Over the Land Onra

Mystik Tash Sultana

Lost Girl Noelle (Deltarune) GlitchxCity, DJ Cutman

True Affection The Blow

Natural Green Blaze

Harvest Moon Poolside

Turnmills Maribou State

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

Jordan Mangi Assistant Digital Producer

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