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#MakeMeSmart has been nominated for a #Webbys Award for best business podcast! We're currently in 2nd place — vote now to bump us up to 1st! 🌟 trib.al/lpRhNEM
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A sport that fuses tennis, badminton and table tennis? Yup, we're talking about pickleball. You've probably noticed there's been a growing interest in the sport — and local governments have noticed as well. trib.al/i7ic7Zh

Pickleball’s popularity presents equity challenges for city governments

For many major cities across the United States, pickleball’s rise in popularity shows equity gaps in infrastructure.

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Tupperware stock took a big hit on Monday after the company said late last week that it has doubts about its ability to “continue as a going concern.” Essentially, the company is saying it needs money — and soon. trib.al/FiyNn5U

What Tupperware’s money problems say about direct selling 

Tupperware’s stock tumbled after the company said it needed more capital in order to keep going.

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Artificial intelligence is practically all anyone in the tech world can talk about these days. But recently, some experts called for a timeout in development efforts to evaluate the harms these tools could cause. trib.al/RNiEcYE

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Gen Z teens are heading back to the workforce. Older Zoomers? Not so much. Let's talk about what's behind the divide: trib.al/65A0JPr
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On the latest episode of #TheUncertainHour, we’re gonna tell you the story of one rumor — and how that rumor would create a snowball effect that impacted welfare laws across America. trib.al/nOrglup
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School supplies are often in very short supply in the classroom. And many teachers dig into their own pockets to provide them: trib.al/fEvUQlT
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The jobless rate for young workers has jumped since late 2021 and loan repayment is back on the table. And now, soon-to-be grads are scrambling. trib.al/oBvP1OF

The class of 2023 is graduating into a challenging job market

The jobless rate for young workers has jumped since late 2021 and loan repayment is back on the table. Soon-to-be grads are scrambling.

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Dismantling a century-old barrier in North Carolina would reopen a river, restore species and benefit Cherokee lands. But will it be funded? trib.al/LWLYt1L
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We’ve been nominated for the #Webbys! 🥳 Be sure to cast your votes for #MakeMeSmart as best podcast in the Business, General Series and #MillionBazillion in Kids & Family, General Series. Help us bring home the trophies! 🏆 trib.al/5W5ko4D
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The Department of Agriculture is mulling new nutritional standards for school meals. Can kids, and schools, stomach the changes? Plus, unpacking employment numbers in the Weekly Wrap. Today on Marketplace. trib.al/XyBQHwo

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Where did the concept of "welfare-to-work" come from? In the latest episode of #TheUncertainHour, host @kristianiaclark and producer @pbalonon_rosen dig back in time to uncover its surprising origin. trib.al/uujwOWI
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All bangers all the time from #TheUncertainHour team! 😎

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After scandals like Frank, Theranos and FTX, you’ve probably heard this question: Where was the due diligence? But maybe we should start with a more basic question: What exactly is due diligence? trib.al/bLWcbjR

“Due diligence” is part of the vernacular. But what does it really mean?

Recent scandals involving FTX and Frank leave some wondering if enough research was done on the startups, and who was supposed to do it.

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Lumber prices have stabilized after unprecedented volatility. But it's not all good news. trib.al/bY7goas

The price of lumber is way down, but that won’t do much to bring down new home prices

Lumber prices have stabilized after unprecedented volatility.

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As thousands call for a pause in the development of artificial intelligence, @WillRinehart at Utah State University warns against applying old regulations to new technology. Today on #MarketplaceTech. trib.al/Qwju9XI

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How do we determine who deserves public benefits and who doesn’t? In the latest episode of #TheUncertainHour, host @kristianiaclark and producer @pbalonon_rosen dig back in time to uncover the surprising origin for part of our welfare system. trib.al/82Ux2Id
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Banks appear to be pulling back on making loans. Plus, what we can learn from the track record of the secretary of labor nominee. Today on Marketplace. trib.al/WSDUOjf
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"The price is the message.” The 11th week of our free Econ 101 newsletter course is all about market failures, and the ways market participants or the government can shift costs and maintain a successful market. Sign up to start from the beginning: trib.al/pB5BNz6
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