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  • Russia is prepared to help ease energy prices if a controversial natural gas pipeline is approved.
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    From the BBC World Service: President Vladimir Putin says Russia is prepared to do its part to help ease soaring global energy prices, if a controversial pipeline transporting Russian natural gas to Europe gets approved. Plus, 7-Eleven announces plans to expand in India in a partnership with Reliance Industries, which is run by Asia’s richest person. And, amid pressure for Australia to cut its carbon emissions at a faster pace, we hear from one rural community that’s heavily reliant on coal mining for jobs and income.

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  • What a “tontine” could mean for your retirement savings
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    Also today, Susan Schmidt discusses the markets with us. Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen urges regulation of the company. There’s also buzz swirling around a potential work requirement for parents in order to access their child tax credit funds.

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  • A Belgian Coast Guard plane flies over a container ship on Sep. 30. A major international shipping industry group announced their aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 this week.
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    Also today: We look into the potential ripple effects of the spike in oil prices. We also talk to Molly Wood about the launch of our new podcast, “How We Survive.”

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  • There are fears that financial strain being experienced by some Chinese construction firms is spreading.
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    From the BBC World Service: Cracks are somewhat deepening in China’s construction sector, beyond the financial problems facing the Evergrande conglomerate. Plus, England is set to ban so-called “essay mills” which offer essay writing to students for a fee. And, Marrakesh in Morocco is finding new ways to draw tourists back and regain its crown as Africa’s most popular tourist city.

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  • Pandora Papers put South Dakota under the money microscope
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    Also today, Lindsey Piegza joins us to discuss high oil prices and the big jobs report coming out on Friday. You can also add warehouse space to the list of shortages as the holiday season approaches for retailers who are stocking up.

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  • After the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol by far-right extremists on Wednesday, Facebook and Instagram banned President Trump for at least two weeks because his posts seemed to be encouraging the mob.
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    Also today: It appears the power grid in Texas isn’t close to ready for the winter season, even after being ravaged by February’s storm. In the fashion world, resale has witnessed quite the uptick.

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  • A slide in U.S. stocks rippled through tech-heavy Asian stock markets
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    From the BBC World Service: A slide on Wall Street led by losses for big tech companies spread to Asia, with investors also concerned over climbing oil prices and inflation fears. Plus, Tinder announces plans for an in-app currency. And, we go inside an influencer house looking to harness the collective reach of its social media stars.

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  • Where and how the wealthy hide their money
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    Several media organizations have published details from a trove of documents they’re calling the “Pandora Papers,” which shed light on how hundreds of the world’s wealthy elite have shielded trillions of dollars worth of assets using offshore accounts and other tactics. We speak with one of the reporters who worked on the project, Debbie Cenziper of The Washington Post. Plus, we’re awaiting the jobs report for September. And, rents continue to rise around the country.

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  • Shortages in paper products come down to paper pulp. It’s produced in mills, which are slowed down because of worker shortages right now.
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    According to White House officials, the Biden administration will not seek a new “phase two” trade deal with China, but will instead look to address broken promises from “phase one.” Plus, the paper shortage is back, and it’s affecting everything from wedding invitations to cereal boxes (and yes, toilet paper, too). And, the first video footage from inside a major hurricane, collected by a drone. It’s meant to help scientists improve forecasting.

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  • China’s Evergrande suspends trading of its shares
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    From the BBC World Service: The cash-strapped construction firm said the halt comes ahead of an announcement of a major transaction, following reports that one of its rivals could buy a majority stake. Plus, the U.K. simplifies its COVID-19 traffic light system for international travel. And, why many families in India are unable to move into their dream homes, even years after making a down payment.

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