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Chinese Ambassador Xie Feng announces two young pandas will come to The National Zoo in Washington DC by the end of the year. The Washington Post hide caption toggle caption The Washington Post Chinese Ambassador Xie Feng announces two young pandas will come to The National Zoo in Washington DC by the end of the […]

(Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)/Getty Images (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)/Getty Images Indicators of the Week is back! On today’s episode, we discuss Red Lobster’s bankruptcy, the rancid vibes of the U.S. economy, and a surprising shift in vices among Americans. Related episodes:Endless shrimp and other indicators (Apple / Spotify) Is the financial media making […]

It may soon get easier to become a certified public accountant, reducing the number of required college credit hours from 150 to 120. SOPA Images/Lightrocket hide caption toggle caption SOPA Images/Lightrocket It may soon get easier to become a certified public accountant, reducing the number of required college credit hours from 150 to 120. SOPA […]

Advancements in cryptocurrency networks are sparking conversations about the potential for Central Bank Digital Currencies, or CBDCs for short. Advocates for CBDCs think they would provide security and unlock more efficient fiscal policy actions. However, opponents believe they would provide a shortcut for government interference and the erosion of privacy. Today on the show, we’ll […]

What happens when small town politics collide with the climate crisis? And how do hazard maps—maps that show which homes in your neighborhood are at risk of getting destroyed or damaged by a natural disaster—come into play? On today’s episode, how some people—from Indiana to Oregon to Alaska—are facing some very real concerns about insurance […]

A cabinet maker in North Carolina is seeing interest rates slow down home development. His clients in the Outer Banks though, pictured here, are moving ahead as normal. John Greim/LightRocket hide caption toggle caption John Greim/LightRocket A cabinet maker in North Carolina is seeing interest rates slow down home development. His clients in the Outer […]

Despite the video game industry raking in more and more money every year, the working conditions for many designers leave much to be desired. Recent surveys show that developers don’t believe their careers are sustainable, leading to a surge of unionization efforts in the industry. Theresa O’Reilly for beragampengetahuan hide caption toggle caption Theresa O’Reilly […]

It’s highs and lows in this edition of Indicators of the Week! The surprisingly high amount of electricity needed for artificial intelligence, basketball star Caitlin Clark’s surprisingly low base salary, plus a potential crackdown on the ticketing company everyone loves to hate (possibly because of those high fees). Related Episodes: Ticket scalpers: The real ticket […]

Gerardo Mora/Getty Images for Subway Gerardo Mora/Getty Images for Subway In this edition of Indicators of the Week: the new incentive for speed in cash prizes for Olympic track and field, growing iPhone assembly in India and the curious inflation puzzle of the foot-long cookies at Subway. Related episodes: Can India become the next high-tech […]