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The global Latinx community is evolving and growing fast. Alt.Latino is here to celebrate it and all of its nuances through music. Each episode, NPR Music's Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre sit down with a different living legend or rising star to discuss Latinx culture, heritage, and the shared borders of our experiences. Let the chisme begin!
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The global Latinx community is evolving and growing fast. Alt.Latino is here to celebrate it and all of its nuances through music. Each episode, NPR Music's Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre sit down with a different living legend or rising star to discuss Latinx culture, heritage, and the shared borders of our experiences. Let the chisme begin!

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Pa. AG Shapiro says Trump’s tipped wage proposal could take money from workers

The Pa. attorney general is planning to challenge the federal government if the Trump administration goes ahead with a proposal to change how tipped workers are paid.

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Natural gas: The bridge to nowhere

Natural gas was supposed to bridge our energy needs until we built up our capacity for cleaner fuels. So why aren't we any closer to relying on renewable energy now?

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Holidays bring phishing scam surge aimed at small business

While cybercriminals strike any time of the year, they’re particularly active during the holiday and income tax filing seasons when computer users expect to see more emails.

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Holiday stress: Amazon, others under gun for 1-day delivery

Amazon, Walmart and others have promised to deliver more of their orders within 24 hours.

7 years ago

Pennsylvania's minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, the same as the federal rate. (Ed Mahon/PA Post)
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Pennsylvania’s lowest-wage workers may have a raise coming — or not

The state Senate signed off on increase from $7.25 to $9.50, but it's not clear if the House is willing to follow suit

7 years ago

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., are proposing to forgive student debt for most Americans. They greet each other at a Democratic primary debate in July. (Paul Sancya/AP Photo)
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Forgiving student debt would boost economy, economists say

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Financial tech hub at the University of Delaware to blend academics, business

A new financial tech hub will soon be built at the University of Delaware’s STAR Campus in partnership with Discover Bank and the Delaware Technology Park.

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A new report quantified the city’s booming scene for the first time.

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Should billionaires exist?

Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders are proposing raising taxes on the ultra-rich and prominent billionaires have been on the defensive about their wealth.

Air Date: November 19, 2019 10:00 am

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Betsy DeVos and the high-stakes standoff over student loan forgiveness

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