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The used electric vehicle market is booming, with a 39% sales increase year-over-year, showcasing the shifting landscape influenced by Tesla's challenges. A New Hampshire dealership adapts pricing and inventory strategies amid market fluctuations. Discussions highlight the impact of Elon Musk on consumer demand and how advancements in battery technology are reshaping the EV landscape. Additionally, innovative athletic training programs in California schools aim to enhance facilities for homeschooled students while navigating financial challenges.

The Department of Health and Human Services has stopped the flow of money designated by Congress to protect immigrant children from exploitation. Layoffs have hit legal aid groups across the country that help the tens of thousands of unaccompanied minors who cross the U.S.-Mexico border and are especially vulnerable to forced labor. We'll hear more. But first: hefty tariffs on solar panel parts and DHL's pause on certain shipments to U.S. consumers.

From the BBC World Service: Sky-high tariffs on Chinese goods arriving at the U.S. border are already having a knock-on effect for many companies. Many manufacturers in China are in a state of limbo, having to warehouse stock and hoping for a more favorable trade deal eventually. Meanwhile, the international diamond trade is keeping a close eye on India, where U.S. Vice President JD Vance has been talking trade with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Ujjwal Singh, the Chief Product and Technology Officer at Multiverse, shares insights on how AI is revolutionizing employee training. He discusses Multiverse's Atlas, an AI coach designed to personalize upskilling and keep workers relevant in a fast-evolving economy. The conversation highlights the balance between technology and human interaction for effective learning. Singh also emphasizes the importance of accessibility in skill development, particularly for underrepresented groups, as organizations adapt to shifting industry demands.

Discover how the trade war is shaking up the aviation industry, especially with China rejecting Boeing deliveries. Delve into the rising challenges of consumer credit card debt, particularly during the holidays, and the emotional journey of first-time homebuyers navigating a shifting housing market. Additionally, explore the impact of visa revocations on international students and how these changes threaten U.S. innovation in tech and science. The intertwined effects of these economic issues will keep you engaged throughout.

The Supreme Court's latest consideration of Obamacare raises significant concerns about potential cuts to preventative care mandates, leaving many apprehensive. Meanwhile, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth finds himself embroiled in a scandal over classified information. Historical narratives also come to light, featuring unsung heroes of the American Revolution. Expect laughter as hosts share humorous anecdotes about a theft involving a government official, all while navigating the complexities of current economic challenges and policy shifts.

The U.S. dollar is down more than 1% this morning. It may be a sign that investors globally are wondering if our currency is still as safe as they once thought, given President Donald Trump’s trade wars and his threats to the independence of the Federal Reserve. We'll dig in. Plus, Capital One and Discover are set to merge, and we'll look at how debts can weigh on older Americans.

When the Food and Drug Administration determined there was a shortage of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, it allowed compounding pharmacies to step in and make them. But the shortage is officially over, meaning many of these pharmacies have to stop selling their own versions of these drugs starting tomorrow. We'll hear more. Plus, a developer shares how he plans to rebuild his Altadena home with fireproofing in mind.

From the BBC World Service: China has warned that it will hit back at countries that make deals with the U.S., which it fears will hurt Beijing's interests. It's a sign that the trade war between the world's two biggest economies threatens to drag in other nations. What does this all mean? And we also learn about the economics of carpet-weaving, one of the only jobs women in Afghanistan are now allowed to do.

Developers of mobile apps have "room for improvement" in making their platforms fully accessible for disabled users, according to a new report from the software company ArcTouch and the digital research platform Fable. It looked at fifty popular apps and assessed them for features that improve accessibility like screen reading, text size adjustability, voice controls and multiple screen orientations. The apps were tested by disabled users who reported a poor or failing experience almost three-quarters of the time.Marketplace’s Meghan McCarty Carino spoke with Ben Ogilvie, head of accessibility at ArcTouch, to learn more about why so many apps are behind.