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Grand Canyon officials don't keep track of visitors by country of residence, but Mandarin-language brochures are the most in demand there. The Arizona Office of Tourism estimates that in 2018, the number of Chinese visitors to the state dipped 3.7%, after

Chinese Tourism To U.S. Is Down After Years Of Booming Growth

3:54pm May 31, 2019

Fewer Chinese tourists have been visiting Hawaii, Arizona and other population destinations in recent years. The strong dollar has made travel more expensive, just as political tensions have grown.

Movie Productions In Georgia May Stop Over State's Abortion Law

10:19am May 31, 2019

by Neda Ulaby

Entertainment companies say they may not do business in Georgia if a restrictive abortion law takes effect. In 2016, Georgia overtook California as the state with the most feature films produced.

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President Trump has announced plans to impose escalating tariffs on goods imported from Mexico in an attempt to stop migrants from entering the U.S. over the southern border. U.S. Customs and Border Protection released this photo, taken on Wednesday at El

Trump Announces New Tariffs On Mexico To Force Cooperation On Illegal Immigration

10:00pm May 30, 2019

by Richard Gonzales

In a statement issued late Thursday, President Trump said a first round of tariffs will be 5% and will rise to 10% on July 1. The penalties could reach 25% by October.

Economy

Have You Left The Workforce? Tell Us Why

5:38pm May 30, 2019

by Jim Zarroli

While the job market has improved, the labor force participation rate hasn't recovered to levels seen before the Great Recession. NPR wants to hear from those who left the workforce and didn't return.

Disney CEO Bob Iger speaks onstage at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif., on Wednesday. Iger says Disney may stop filming in the state of Georgia should a new, restrictive abortion law take effect.

Media Companies May Stop Productions In Georgia Over New Abortion Law

4:04pm May 30, 2019

by Sasha Ingber

The Walt Disney Co., NBCUniversal and Netflix are concerned that the rights of people working on productions in the Southern state could be restricted. The move threatens a booming industry.

Foresight 2020: Andrew Yang

4:43pm May 28, 2019

Yang says he's running the “nerdiest presidential campaign in history.”

Cortez answers a call from a customer. She's earning $2,000 more a year than she made at her old job.

In This Town, You Apply For A Job And You Get It

5:18pm May 26, 2019

by Jim Zarroli

Ames, Iowa, has an unemployment rate of 1.5%, making it the tightest job market in the country. That's great for workers — but a challenge for those looking for them.

"I had one day I worked six hours and made $50. It really wasn't worth it. ... But it doesn't happen that often," says Hilary Gordon, who works as a shopper for the grocery delivery app Instacart in a suburb of Sacramento, Calif. "The other day I worked 1

Why Suburban Moms Are Delivering Your Groceries

11:55am May 26, 2019

by Alina Selyukh

After two master's degrees and three children, Hilary Gordon is one of the women who now make up more than half of the contractors at food delivery apps like Instacart. NPR spent a day with her.

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The Martinez family stands in front of their home in New Jersey. During a speech at her graduation, Alondra said to her parents: "Mamá, papá, lo logramos." Mom, dad, we made it.

Hispanic Unemployment Has Hit Record Lows. But Does That Mean Progress?

9:08am May 25, 2019

by Jasmine Garsd

Latino joblessness has dipped to historic lows. But many economists are taking those numbers with caution: There's still a gaping wage difference with white workers.

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced on Thursday $16 billion in aid to help farmers hurt by the ongoing U.S.-China trade dispute.

White House Announces $16 Billion In Aid To Farmers Hurt By China Trade Dispute

7:05pm May 23, 2019

by Bobby Allyn

The U.S. agricultural sector has been hit hard by the trade conflict with China. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue says some of the aid money will be used to build markets elsewhere.