Data center boom faces worker shortage
With roughly 400,000 trade jobs unfilled in the U.S., data centers powering the artificial intelligence boom face a staffing crisis. Mark Strassmann reports.
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Nonprofit aims to recruit more Black male teachers
A nonprofit is trying to recruit more Black men into the profession to give more students of color a sense of belonging.
Diesel emissions disproportionately harm minorities and poor neighborhoods, experts say
Low-income neighborhoods and communities of color are exposed to more pollution because industrial facilities are often located in poorer areas.
One company's solution for more affordable housing: 3D-printed homes
"People cannot afford a home. That is the American dream — or rather was the American dream. We need to get back to that."
Schools face rise in suicides during pandemic: "So many kids are hurting"
At least 30 students have died by suicide in a Las Vegas school district since the pandemic began.
Minnesota hotline works to improve mental health of small farmers
In the last two decades, more than 100,000 small farms have disappeared in America — which has had a devastating effect on the mental health of farmers.
First-in-the-nation residency program seeks to address teacher shortages
There are more than 300,000 fewer teachers compared with before the pandemic, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
Rural residents rely on dwindling number of grocery stores
Even though many rural communities are surrounded by farmland growing fresh food, there's little access to it.
Mental health professionals step in to help deescalate 911 calls
Some police departments are dispatching mental health professionals instead of officers to certain emergencies.
New program helps mothers and their babies stay out of poverty
A pilot program is creating a financial bridge for some low-income pregnant women in New York City.
Nonprofit aims to close resource gap for Black entrepreneurs in Mississippi
Black entrepreneurs said they've had trouble securing loans. Higher Purpose is connecting with them resources.
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Data center boom faces worker shortage
With roughly 400,000 trade jobs unfilled in the U.S., data centers powering the artificial intelligence boom face a staffing crisis. Mark Strassmann reports.
Target CEO to step down after declining sales
After months of missing the bullseye on sales, the CEO of Target is headed for the exit. The company said that CEO Brian Cornell will be replaced in February. Jo Ling Kent has more.