Record numbers of workers quit their jobs in August, a development that comes as many industries

are already suffering massive staffing shortages.

What's behind the troubling trend and what does it mean for the fragile post-slockdown

economy?

I'm John Bickley with Georgia Howe.

It's Friday, October 15th, and this is Morning Wire.

Christmas is 71 days away.

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cripple the upcoming holiday buying season.

And last week, leaders from around the world struck a deal to enact a global minimum

tax on corporations.

How will this affect the US and why are some lawmakers sounding the alarm about it?

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