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    There’s a lot of hope — and millions of dollars — riding on lithium extraction in the Salton Sea. But how close are those dreams to reality? In the latest with , we'll visit the quiet front-runner in the race for white gold.

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  2. 1 hour ago

    Etsy is now running ads positioning itself as a great destination for unique holiday gifts. Those gifts could be a little easier to get this year than those from the typical big box retailer, thanks to all the supply chain disruptions going on:

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  3. 3 hours ago

    A slew of factors have hit consumers and businesses particularly hard this year: • Fewer migrant workers from Eastern Europe due to Brexit • Skyrocketing fuel prices • Pandemic-caused supply chain jams:

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  4. 5 hours ago

    That aging problem also means we’re likely to see labor shortages, like the one we’re currently in, persist for much longer. The pandemic didn't help slow the problem either as more people retired earlier:

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  5. 22 hours ago

    The agency is calling for companies to monitor their infrastructure and find and fix leaks of the potent greenhouse gas. But it’s not easy to find leaking methane - it’s colorless and odorless. Using new tech will be key:

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  6. Nov 2

    There are no signs yet of what exactly the Grammy NFTs will look like or how much they will cost. But NFTs are usually a combination of digital art and digital receipt — proof that the buyer is the only authentic owner or one of a limited number:

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  7. Nov 2

    At the G-20 summit, the U.S. and the EU also agreed to limit imports of so-called dirty steel — from countries like China — where steel production is creating a whole lot of carbon dioxide and contributing to climate change:

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  8. Nov 2

    We’ve heard a lot of corporate promises about diversity, equity and inclusion. This year, McDonald’s, Nike and Starbucks are tying some executive pay to fulfilling those promises. But companies are sometimes reluctant to set hard and fast numeric goals:

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  9. Nov 2

    Vaccine requirements have already caused staffing shortages and pushback from police unions. But so far in NYC, only 34 police officers out of a force of around 35,000 chose to be placed on unpaid leave this week after the Nov. 1 deadline for vaccination:

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  10. Nov 1

    Spending on nonresidential construction in September — covering everything from office buildings to hotels to transportation projects — saw the biggest downturn. But one kind of commercial construction is booming: warehouses that are bulging with goods:

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  11. Nov 1

    Most U.S. households are heated with: ✅ Natural gas ✅ Electricity Those markets are highly regulated, which tend to insulate consumers from big price swings. But those energy sources don’t reach everyone. Rural places are in for more expensive bills:

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  12. Nov 1

    The pop-up chain has operated 1,425 stores throughout the U.S. and Canada this year. Driven by pent-up demand, when all is said and done, Halloween spending is expected to reach a record $10 billion, up from roughly $8 billion in 2020:

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  13. Nov 1

    Retailers are encouraging shoppers to buy holiday gifts early this year, because they say that will help avoid delays caused by supply chain backlogs and labor shortages. But that warning also functions as a marketing gimmick:

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  14. Nov 1

    Some 83% of Halloween costume materials are oil-based plastics likely to end up in a landfill. That equates to some 2,000 tons of plastic — which equates to roughly 83 million soda bottles — in costumes alone:

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  15. Nov 1

    Community colleges across the country have seen dips in enrollment now for two years in a row. Another barrier for potential students are the bills they have to pay. They can’t take time away from their low paying jobs to work towards better ones:

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  16. Oct 29

    Even the biggest retail giants are now passing on added costs of delivery and other expenses to consumers. Deliveries can be a headache — refrigerated trucks, tight windows for those perishable foods and driver wages. Costs quickly add up for retailers:

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  17. Oct 29

    Workers are tired, burned out and fed up. And many in demanding industries are leaving their jobs to compete for positions that have: ✔️ Predictable schedules ✔️ A degree of prestige ✔️ Better pay and benefits

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  18. Oct 29

    The more severe storms, fires and floods are, the more people are going to be dealing with damaged roofs and basements. But now, not only are those kinds of events happening more frequently, more people are moving to higher risk areas:

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  19. Oct 29

    But it might be a while until the cruise industry sees the impact of lifted restrictions because: 🛳️ Cruises are usually booked well in advance ✈️ Airfare is still expensive 🚫 Cruises and airlines still aren't operating at full capacity:

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  20. Oct 29

    For Glasgow, it’s an opportunity to project itself on the world stage as a modern vibrant center for business and culture. But it could also bring some embarrassment as a city which seems to be struggling to keep itself clean:

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