Why the McFlurry machines at McDonald's are always broken
How McFlurry machines got caught up in a battle between copyright law and a growing repair-it-yourself movement.
Economy
Economists challenge maxim: For inflation to go down, unemployment needs to go up
An economic rule of thumb has been that lowering the inflation rate leads to higher unemployment. But that has been weakening lately. (This story first aired on Morning Edition on September 6, 2023.)
Many young Indians say they haven't benefited from the economic growth Modi boasts of
Ahead of the G20, India's Prime Minister Nerendra Modi boasted about his country's economic growth. But many young Indians say they have not benefited from it.
Why passenger travel is up, but cargo numbers are down at PTI
Statistics compiled by PTI show passenger travel is up by 12% year over year, and the number of departing seats has increased by more than double that. Cargo is the outlier in the report — it's down by about 30%.
Why auto workers are asking for a 46% pay raise
Bold union demands, bolstered by a tight labor market and frustration throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, are paying off in some sectors with significant raises for workers.
As the Hollywood strikes stretch on, strikers find creative ways to make ends meet
The double strikes by screenwriters and actors against major Hollywood studios have been going on for months, with no end in sight. How are strikers able to get by financially?
More small airports are being cut off from the air travel network. This is why
The pilot shortage and changing economics are to blame for legacy airlines departing regional airports
4 things to know on Labor Day — from the Hot Labor Summer to the Hollywood strikes
Organized labor has scored some big victories this year, including new contracts at UPS. Can the winning streak continue?
Robots are pouring drinks in Vegas. As AI grows, the city's workers brace for change
Workers in Las Vegas have been watching automation and technology inch into their workplace. Now with AI, the city is preparing to adapt its service-heavy tourism economy.
Hiring has slowed down, but employers are still adding jobs and wages are rising
Hiring has cooled in recent months. But that's not all bad. Employers are still adding jobs each month, and wages are still climbing.