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Workers battle tidal wave of burnout amid pandemic

It took a pandemic to show us that our workplace stress levels are unsustainable.

Workers battle tidal wave of burnout amid pandemic
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Organizations try to fight 'brain waste' and get highly trained immigrants back to work

Organizations try to fight 'brain waste' and get highly trained immigrants back to work
A Ukrainian miner sleeps on a coal trolley in the southeastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk in May 1998.

World's longest workday? It may not be where you think it is.

World's longest workday? It may not be where you think it is.
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64 percent of women's work is unpaid. Find out how much of your work is with this tool.

64 percent of women's work is unpaid. Find out how much of your work is with this tool.
A man from Awra Amba plows the land adjoining the village.

This Ethiopian village has gained wealth, but has bred hostility

This Ethiopian village has gained wealth, but has bred hostility
The World

Nairobi Reels as Militant Shopping Mall Siege Continues

Nairobi residents remained on edge as the assault by al-Shabab continued at a luxury Westgate shopping mall in the Kenyan capital. Kenyan Laura Walubengo, a web editor with DSTV online in Nairobi watched the scene unfold at the mall.

Nairobi Reels as Militant Shopping Mall Siege Continues

German Hipsters Not Winning Friends in Berlin

Our Geo Quiz takes us to a trendy neighborhood of Berlin. Berlin has become a magnet for artists since the fall of The Wall.

German Hipsters Not Winning Friends in Berlin
The World

Haitian Novelist Edwidge Danticat Talks Love, Loss and the Power of Radio

Writer Edwidge Danticat speaks with Anchor Marco Werman about her latest novel "Claire of the Sea Light."

Haitian Novelist Edwidge Danticat Talks Love, Loss and the Power of Radio
The World

A Touch of India in North Carolina

What do you do when you're yearning for the familiar sights and smells of home? One Indian immigrant in North Carolina has opened a nursery that specializes in the plants of his native India.

A Touch of India in North Carolina
The World

Art Nabbed a Parking Spot in Ireland's Busiest City

You've heard about Parking Day, right? Well, the idea is to reclaim open space one parking spot at a time to demonstrate that cities are for people, not just for trucks and cars. Do you think this will go over well in one of Ireland's busiest cities?

Art Nabbed a Parking Spot in Ireland's Busiest City

One Iraqi Family Adjusts to a New Life in the US

Reporter Jill Replogle, of the public radio collaboration Fronteras Desk, follows up with a family from Iraq who moved to San Diego as refugees six months ago. Now, Replogle finds that some members of the family are struggling to adjust to their new life.

One Iraqi Family Adjusts to a New Life in the US

Some Syrians Fear an Escalation of Civil War if US Military Strikes

The vote Tuesday in Congress authorizing President Obama to use military force, has residents of Damascus concerned about a possible escalation of the civil war. Anchor Marco Werman speaks the the BBC's Jeremy Bowen in Damascus.

Some Syrians Fear an Escalation of Civil War if US Military Strikes

Immigrants Fight to Curb Controversial S-Comm Program

Criticism of S-Comm is growing, with cities and entire states, including California, now resisting the program. Adrian Florido, from the public radio collaboration Fronteras, reports.

Immigrants Fight to Curb Controversial S-Comm Program

Lima Officials Urging Marriage, Many Getting Hitched at Mass Ceremonies

Local officials in Lima are urging people to get married, which they say will lead to a more stable society. Officials are even sponsoring mass weddings. Annie Murphy went to one in the capital.

Lima Officials Urging Marriage, Many Getting Hitched at Mass Ceremonies

Backpacks as Canvas for Self Expression for COSAT Students

In a school where students wear matching school uniforms, unique messages on backpacks are one of the few opportunities for self-expression. Anders Kelto talks to students about their personal messages.

Backpacks as Canvas for Self Expression for COSAT Students