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How soaring inflation forces stark choices on low-income Americans

How soaring inflation forces stark choices on low-income Americans

Inflation likely hit another 40-year high in March, with prices up more than 8 percent from a year ago. Rising prices are especially hard on low-income people, who spend more of their money on necessities.
by Scott Horsley

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Etsy sellers launch a week-long strike over increased fees

Etsy sellers launch a week-long strike over increased fees

Thousands of Etsy sellers closed their online shops for a week starting Monday in an attempt to get the company to address several complaints they have about the site.
by Jaclyn Diaz

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Are meetings taking over your work day? You’re not alone.

Are meetings taking over your work day? You’re not alone.

Do you hate meetings? Do you feel like they are taking too much of your work day? A recent study by Microsoft found that by the end of 2020, the number of meetings has hit an all-time high. On Tuesday, MPR News host Angela Davis talked about the culture of meetings, how they affect our workdays, and what we can do about it.
by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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Are the skilled trades making a comeback? 

Are the skilled trades making a comeback? 

On Monday, MPR News host Angela Davis talked about renewed interest in Minnesota technical schools, training programs, apprenticeships and other alternatives to a four-year college degree. 
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Elon Musk says he will not join the Twitter board after all

Elon Musk says he will not join the Twitter board after all

The social media company said the billionaire Tesla CEO changed his mind about accepting a board seat after becoming Twitter's biggest shareholder.
by Shannon Bond

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What do your t-shirts say about you?

What do your t-shirts say about you?

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a fashion professor and head of a local t-shirt screen printer about the history, appeal and production of the humble t-shirt.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Mortgage rates just hit 5%. Buying a home has become a lot more expensive

Mortgage rates just hit 5%. Buying a home has become a lot more expensive

Higher mortgage rates and home prices have pushed the monthly payment to buy the median-priced home in the U.S. up more than 50 percent since the start of last year. Many first-time buyers can't afford it.
by Chris Arnold

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It's not just doctors and nurses. Veterinarians are burning out, too

It's not just doctors and nurses. Veterinarians are burning out, too

A spike in pandemic pets is increasing shortages and burnout among veterinarians — a field that already had high rates of suicide. A new mental health initiative offers professional help for free.
by April Dembosky

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