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February 27, 2023 1:09 PM

'The Daily Show' guest hosts (so far): Why Leslie Jones soared and D.L. Hughley sank

Who will permanently fill Trevor Noah's chair on Comedy Central's news satire show? Guest hosts include Leslie Jones, Sarah Silverman, Chelsea Handler, Wanda Sykes, D.L. Hughley and Hasan Minhaj.

by Eric Deggans

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February 26, 2023 1:17 PM

Casinos and consulting? Pandemic spurs tribes to diversify

Hit hard by COVID-19 shutdowns, Native American tribes with casinos are taking a closer look at diversifying their portfolios to help keep their sovereign nations economically strong for future generations.

by The Associated Press

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February 26, 2023 6:05 AM

Child labor violations are on the rise as some states look to loosen their rules

The total number of violations is still much lower than it was two decades ago. But violations have more than tripled since 2015, a trend that has experts troubled.

by Kaitlyn Radde

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February 26, 2023 4:00 AM

Black farmers worry new approach on 'race neutral' lending leaves them in the shadows

White farmers' suits blocked a USDA program and led to a race neutral approach.

by Ximena Bustillo

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February 25, 2023 4:00 AM

Despite high inflation, Americans are spending like crazy – and it's kind of puzzling

Americans began the new year with a spending spree, but businesses are not sure how long it can last. There's a lot riding on the answer, since consumer spending is the backbone of the U.S. economy.

by Scott Horsley

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February 24, 2023 4:01 AM

Hybrid cars are still incredibly popular, but are they good for the environment?

Shoppers are far more interested in hybrids than all-electric vehicles, but environmentalists believe cars like the Prius are an unnecessary detour on the path to electrification.

by Camila Domonoske

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February 22, 2023 4:00 AM

The ripple effects of Russia's war in Ukraine continue to change the world

A year after Russia's invasion of Ukraine sparked the largest conflict in Europe since World War II, the repercussions continue to reverberate.

by Scott Neuman and Alyson Hurt

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February 21, 2023 5:14 PM

No ideological splits, only worried justices as High Court hears Google case

At issue in the case is a 1996 law that shields internet platforms from being sued for material that appears on their sites.

by Nina Totenberg

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February 21, 2023 11:00 AM

Journalist Charlayne Hunter-Gault on 50 years covering Black lives

Hunter-Gault talked to MPR News host Angela Davis about her latest book, her conversation with Nelson Mandela, how she made history and why Black history needs to be told.

by Angela Davis, Samantha Matsumoto and Nicole Johnson

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February 21, 2023 4:00 AM

Supreme Court showdown for Google, Twitter and the social media world

At the center of two cases to be argued over two days is Section 230, which provides tech companies a legal shield over what users post online.

by Nina Totenberg

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Business and Economic News

'The Daily Show' guest hosts (so far): Why Leslie Jones soared and D.L. Hughley sank

Casinos and consulting? Pandemic spurs tribes to diversify

Child labor violations are on the rise as some states look to loosen their rules

Black farmers worry new approach on 'race neutral' lending leaves them in the shadows

Despite high inflation, Americans are spending like crazy – and it's kind of puzzling

Hybrid cars are still incredibly popular, but are they good for the environment?

The ripple effects of Russia's war in Ukraine continue to change the world

No ideological splits, only worried justices as High Court hears Google case

Journalist Charlayne Hunter-Gault on 50 years covering Black lives

Supreme Court showdown for Google, Twitter and the social media world

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