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Oct 17, 2022

What’s at stake for the student loan forgiveness program

Today, we’ll look at the logistics for the massive debt relief project. Plus, a check-in with drought-stricken farmers in southern Texas.

We’re probably gonna spend more this holiday season
by Sabri Ben-Achour
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Inflation won’t make us spend less this holiday season, according to predictions. But it may mean we get less.
Why job openings data might not mean what we think it means
by Justin Ho
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JOLTS numbers can tell us about demand for workers. But the data doesn’t say how hard employers are trying to hire somebody.
Over-the-counter hearing aids bring savings and convenience
by Samantha Fields
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Over 40 million Americans with some form of hearing loss could benefit from the ease of buying a hearing aid at their local pharmacy.
There’s a lot at stake with the student loan forgiveness application
by Stephanie Hughes
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With over 40 million people eligible for debt relief, this is the largest operation of its kind in the department’s history.
Meet the ITU, the tech agency that helps the world communicate
Marketplace’s Kimberly Adams talks with Mallory Knodel, chief technology officer at the Center for Democracy and Technology, about the International Telecommunication Union and its role in ensuring communication standards.
Drought in South Texas has farmers worried about their crops
by Andy Uhler
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In South Texas, two reservoirs supply water to both sides of the border. For the past few years, they’ve struggled to remain half-full.