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'Planet Money': Are data breaches putting patients at risk?

Friday, March 22, 2024

The Identity Theft Resource Center, which tracks hacks and data theft, says health care topped the list in the U.S. last year for cyberattacks.

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How Chinese company BYD went from battery maker to dominate EV manufacturer

Friday, January 26, 2024

To get to the top, it took a mix of obsessive attention to detail, scale, government support and guitar-string-related quirks. Can BYD can crack the U.S. market.

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The staple dish of fish and chips is taking on a luxury price tag in the U.K.

Friday, November 24, 2023

Comfort foods like fish and chips in the U.K. are often cheap dishes with humble origins. But economic headwinds are putting the squeeze on owners of fish and chip shops.

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The Indicator from Planet Money: When a food staple becomes a luxury

Friday, November 24, 2023

Comfort foods are often cheap dishes with humble origins. What happens when our staples become luxuries? Economic headwinds in the U.K. are putting the squeeze on owners of fish and chip shops.

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Is retail theft getting worse?

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Retailers are blaming thieves for falling profits. It's the biggest part of a problem called "shrink."

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A traffic jam in the drought-stricken Panama Canal may affect global supply chains

Friday, September 08, 2023

A drought is causing a slowdown in shipping traffic at the Panama Canal. It's introducing new problems for the global supply chain.

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Having filed for bankruptcy, Yellow plans to break itself up and sell itself off

Friday, August 18, 2023

Yellow stunned the trucking industry when it filed for bankruptcy this month. A specific type of loan, the debtor in possession financing, promises some rich returns to the lender in this case.

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What personal financial stress can do to the economy

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Financial stress. It feels personal, but it has big implications for the economy.

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The case for financial literacy education

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Financial literacy programs have been called useless in the past. But a new study suggests that's due to the way the subject is taught, rather than the subject itself.

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Why sanctions don't work — but could if done right

Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Sanctions backfire. So why do we keep using them?

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The Collapse Of Silicon Valley Bank

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

A major bank in Silicon Valley experienced a bank run and failed. Fearing a cascading catastrophe in tech and banking, the government stepped in to prevent contagion.

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Why we usually can't tell when a review is fake

Tuesday, March 07, 2023

Is that review real or fake? Most of us can't tell

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Why price gouging can seem obvious to consumers but hard for economists to identify

Friday, March 03, 2023

Consumers and politicians across the country are complaining about price gouging. But when do prices cross the line from market-rate to exorbitant — or even unethical?

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How your commute could help your health

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

What your commute can do for you

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Here's what happened with Adani — and what the fallout could be for India's economy

Friday, February 10, 2023

The Adani Group, one of India's largest conglomerates, has lost billions in market value after being accused of fraud. The company has denied everything.

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How the pandemic changed the rules of personal finance

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

A new book says the Great Resignation was really the Great Reshuffle.

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Encore: Examining the state of global shipping and what it might mean

Monday, January 30, 2023

During the pandemic, the cost to fill and transport a shipping container skyrocketed. Now, shipping rates have dropped by roughly 80% over the last six months.

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Examining the state of global shipping and what it might mean for you

Thursday, January 26, 2023

The cost of transporting shipping containers has gone back down to 2019 levels after record highs during the pandemic. That should be great news for consumers, right? Well, not so fast.

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Why sanctions against Russia aren't working — yet

Tuesday, December 06, 2022

When sanctions were enacted against Russia in February of this year, many forecasts were of an imminent collapse in the Russian economy. A new report looks at why that hasn't happened.

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The U.K. is undergoing the largest trial of a four-day workweek and less may be more

Friday, November 25, 2022

The U.K. has been undergoing the largest trial of a four-day workweek ever conducted. The Indicator podcast hosts Wailin Wong and Paddy Hirsch explain when it comes to productivity, less may be more.

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