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Unemployment claims tick back up from pandemic low

by Associated Press
Jul 8, 2021
That's even while the economy and job market appear to be rebounding.
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Why people are quitting their jobs and starting businesses

by David Brancaccio , Chris Farrell and Rose Conlon
Jul 8, 2021
The high quit rate and number of new startups signals optimism in the economy's future.
Many people are quitting their jobs and becoming entrepreneurs, signaling confidence in the economy's future.
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Some teachers say they're too burned out to teach summer school

by Amanda Peacher
Jul 7, 2021
Some programs are offering bonuses to try to lure teachers back to the classroom this summer.
What might that mean for teacher retention in the fall?
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Ticket sales return to help zoos, aquariums pay bills

by Amanda Peacher
Jul 6, 2021
When zoos and aquariums closed their doors because of COVID, they still had to cover the cost of feeding and caring for animals.
Facilities that feature animals had to keep functioning during the pandemic, even though ticket sales stopped.
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Pandemic food program covers students, even on summer break

by Kristin Schwab
Jul 6, 2021
The number of summer meals served last July increased by 160%. And this summer, those benefits will be extended.
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A nearly 200-year-old sweet shop stood the test of time. How is it weathering the pandemic?

by Minju Park
Jul 5, 2021
The Oldest Sweet Shop in the World has witnessed wars and other strife from its location in northern England.
“We stock many traditional sweets,” says Ben Howie, owner of the Oldest Sweet Shop in the World, located in Pateley Bridge, England.
Courtesy Elizabeth Hotson (BBC/Marketplace)
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To address worker burnout, some companies are shutting down for a week

by Kristin Schwab
Jul 2, 2021
Experts say a week off is a good start but leaves the causes of burnout untackled.
Companies including LinkedIn, Bumble and Hootsuite are requiring workers to take a week off.
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At this dim sum restaurant, challenges remain as customers return

by Minju Park
Jul 2, 2021
Eateries returning to dine-in service may face staffing problems, higher costs and the need to transform their business models — again.
Golden Unicorn restaurant in New York’s Chinatown serves traditional dim sum. It's trying to adapt to changing conditions and higher costs.
Courtesy Darren Liu
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U.S. adds a solid 850,000 jobs as economy extends its gains

by Associated Press
Jul 2, 2021
That burst of hiring is well above the average of the previous three months.
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Hog farmers brace for "tumultuous" time amid rebounding pork demand

by Kai Ryssdal , Minju Park and Sean McHenry
Jul 1, 2021
“It's a pretty tumultuous time,” said Brian Duncan, vice president of the Illinois Farm Bureau. “We're trying to hang on to some profits.”
U.S. hog farmers said they’re competing with a recovering Chinese hog industry while also handling regional droughts affecting feed production and meatpacking plant slowdowns.
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