Adrian Ma
Stories
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'The Indicator from Planet Money': How video games became more accessible
The team at The Indicator from Planet Money explores the shifting status quo on accessibility in video games.
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How Saudi Arabia is using its oil influence to fund fantastical plans for the future
For decades, Saudi Arabia's economy has been defined by its abundant oil reserves. But with a plan known as Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia is trying to pivot away from that economic base.
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World
Inside Sarajevo's War Childhood Museum
Children who live through war don't often have a chance to tell their stories. One museum in Sarajevo hopes to change that.
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World
The staple dish of fish and chips is taking on a luxury price tag in the U.K.
Comfort foods like fish and chips in the U.K. are often cheap dishes with humble origins. But economic headwinds are putting the squeeze on owners of fish and chip shops.
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Are real estate agent fees a racket?
A class action lawsuit could upend the way home realtors are compensated in America.
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National
Having filed for bankruptcy, Yellow plans to break itself up and sell itself off
Yellow stunned the trucking industry when it filed for bankruptcy this month. A specific type of loan, the debtor in possession financing, promises some rich returns to the lender in this case.
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How will generative AI — such as ChatGPT — affect the workplace?
New technologies often benefit highly paid, college-educated professionals — while putting others out of work. Research indicates generative AI could benefit middle-skill workers in surprising ways.
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National
This obscure program lets Americans donate to help pay off the national debt
The U.S. debt has led to plenty of partisan fights and ... charitable gifts. For decades, a government program has been collecting donations from Americans who want to help pay off the national debt.
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An indicator that often points to recession could be giving a false signal this time
There is an economic indicator that has predicted every recession since 1969, and it is flashing red right now. It's called the yield curve. But this time, it might be wrong.
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National
The Fed has been raising interest rates — so why are savings interest rates low?
When the Federal Reserve hikes interest rates, the interest rate on your savings account usually follows in step. But recently, that logic hasn't held up.