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Job market swings over the past few years have dampened the motivation of many workers and led to a decline in the fuel of the U.S. economy — productivity.

More people retired during the COVID-19 pandemic than expected. With the current economic conditions, some are wondering if they left their jobs too soon. (Story first aired on ATC on July 13, 2022.)

The Atlantic Coast Conference decided to pull many post-season tournaments out of North Carolina this season due to a controversial state law. This move follows the NCAA decision to remove college championship games out of the state.

Large numbers of migrants from Venezuela are traveling thousands of miles to the U.S.-Mexico border, as their nation experiences food shortages and high inflation.

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Gissou Nia, an analyst at the nonpartisan Atlantic Council, about Iran's use of the death penalty against protesters and government critics.

There isn't much federal aid for students who want to learn skilled trades, but some states and community colleges now offer free courses. Many students are immigrants looking for better-paying jobs.

NPR's Weekly Dose of Wonder explores the wonder of music in this installment.

The U.S. trucking industry is getting more diverse as it battles a driver shortage. One group is working to recruit LGBTQ+ drivers. (Story aired on Weekend Edition Saturday on July 22, 2023.)

In Utah, rescue crews are drilling holes from the surface to try to provide ventilation — as well as communication — to the location of the six miners, trapped since a mine collapsed Monday. One of the owners of the mine says rescuers hope to reach the men Thursday.

Just a few days ago, some Illinois politicians were jockeying to fill the Senate seat left vacant by President-elect Barack Obama. But with Democratic Gov. Rod Blagojevich facing federal corruption charges, those hopefuls are now trying to avoid the taint of the governor's scandal.