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Aug 25, 2021

Biden looks to fill half a million cybersecurity jobs

Also: Why the Baltic Dry Index is the highest it’s been in 11 years, where wind energy stands in the U.S., and two young sisters use school as a business opportunity.

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President Joe Biden speaks during a meeting about cybersecurity in the White House on August 25, 2021.
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Segments From This Episode

Orders for durable goods remain strong, despite dipping in July
by Mitchell Hartman
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The decline’s mostly down to slipping orders for airplanes, while the core number increased by almost the same amount as in June.
Shipping cost index reaches 11-year high
by Amanda Peacher
Justin Sullivan via Getty Images
The Baltic Dry Index tracks how much it costs to ship materials long distances.
White House seeks to plug cybersecurity job hole
by Meghan McCarty Carino
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The U.S. needs to staff about half a million cybersecurity jobs, according to the Commerce Department.
How on-demand warehousing creates space for entrepreneurs
by Kai Ryssdal and Maria Hollenhorst
Maria Hollenhorst
“Our goal is to democratize logistics,” said Ben Euchus, co-founder and CEO of on-demand warehouse company, Flowspace.
A gust of wind energy blows through the U.S.
by Sabri Ben-Achour
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Last year was a record year for installation of wind energy equipment, partially benefiting from five years straight of federal tax credits for producers.
When back-to-school means back-to-business
From “Million Bazillion,” we hear from Laila, 13, and Kaya, 8, about their jewelry and story-making businesses.