'Planet Money' team wants to know: Why is it so hard to forecast the job market?
The team at Planet Money spoke to a number of leading economists to find out why is it so hard to forecast the job market.
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Fla. businesses aim to counter any backlash from the governor's conservative policies
As Memorial Day nears, businesses that rely on tourism worry about travel advisories issued by the NAACP and Human Rights Campaign following Gov. DeSantis policies on diversity, race and identity.
Why some members of Gen Z are experiencing an early life crisis
The work expectations and experiences of Gen Z are different from those of earlier generations. It's part of the reason why some members of Gen Z are going through an early life crisis.
Yes, Puerto Rican licenses are valid in the U.S., Hertz reminds its employees
A Puerto Rican man was denied a car rental at a Hertz location at the New Orleans airport where employees apparently believed his driver's license was from outside the U.S. Hertz has since apologized.
Industries facing worker shortages push to roll back child labor protections
A hotly debated bill in Iowa would roll back some child labor protections, including the number of hours minors could work during a day.
Phoenix boosts spending on heat relief as weather-related casualties skyrocket
Last year a record number of people died from heat-related causes in Maricopa County. This year, local government is spending more on heat mitigation than ever before, with the help of ARPA funds.
The latest on negotiations over raising the U.S. debt ceiling
House Republicans and the White House are racing to clinch a debt deal, with just days before the U.S. could run out of money to pay its bills.
Journalist says strike represents an 'existential moment' for Hollywood's writers
New York Times media reporter John Koblin discusses the Hollywood writers' strike — and how streaming has upended every element of TV and film production, leading to deteriorating working conditions.
Germany's economy contracts, signaling a recession
The German economy shrank unexpectedly in the first three months of this year, marking the second quarter of contraction that is one definition of recession. High inflation hit consumer spending.
5 things people get wrong about the debt ceiling saga
Did spending by President Biden and the Democrats rack up the country's debt? Is a default the same as a government shutdown? Here are answers to things people often get wrong about the debt ceiling.