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The costs and benefits of switching to a 4-day work week
In 1926, Henry Ford instituted a five-day, 40-hour work week with no loss in pay for having Saturdays off. Now, there’s a push to consider a four-day, 32-hour work week with no loss in pay, but how practical is it? Daniel Hamermesh, an economist at the University of Texas, and Joe O’Connor, who helped develop a four-day work week pilot program, join John Yang to discuss.
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Tuesday on the NewsHour, President Biden warns a Russian invasion of Ukraine is still possible despite Moscow's claims that it's pulling back some of its troops.
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Wednesday on the NewsHour, parents remain divided on face coverings in schools as more states repeal their requirements amid declining COVID infections.
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U.S., European and Russian leaders hold separate high-level talks in ongoing attempts to defuse tensions over Ukraine.
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Friday on the NewsHour, the White House chief of staff discusses the latest jobs report and President Biden's domestic priorities.
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Tuesday on the NewsHour, vaccines could soon be available for children under age 5 raising hopes and new questions for parents.
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Justice Breyer's retirement makes way for President Biden to fulfill his campaign promise and nominate the first Black woman to the Supreme Court.
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Monday on the NewsHour, the United States puts thousands of troops on heightened alert as the threat of Russian invasion grows more severe.
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Friday on the NewsHour, health systems buckle under the latest surge of hospitalizations from COVID-19 as schools struggle to keep the virus at bay.
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Thursday on the NewsHour, the Supreme court blocks vaccine requirements for large businesses but permits them for most health care workers.
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Monday on the NewsHour, some medical experts warn the CDC's latest guidance on COVID-19 is creating confusion.
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Wednesday on the NewsHour, how politicians and Trump supporters have spread false narratives about what happened on Jan. 6.
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