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Dec 13, 2018
Four years after another test flight ended tragically, the company is celebrating a milestone: Its manned spacecraft reached an altitude of more than 51 miles.
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Dec 13, 2018
There are so many mattress stores in America, and they always seem to be empty. So how can they afford the real estate? And how do they stay in business?
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Dec 13, 2018
Netflix released Roma in select theaters, before offering it online. It's being called Alfonso Cuarón's masterpiece, and garnering Oscar buzz, after a distribution and production battle.
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Dec 13, 2018
Enrollment of both undergrads and graduate students has been declining for years. Meanwhile colleges are getting more creative in finding new ways to make money.
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Dec 13, 2018
The Trump administration is trying to counter what it calls Russia and China's predatory practices in Africa and promote U.S. businesses instead through an initiative called "Prosper Africa."
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Dec 13, 2018
Enrollment in the ACA is down compared to this time last year.
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Dec 13, 2018
Apple says the move is expected to make it the largest private employer in Austin. The city already has the most Apple employees outside of the company's headquarters in California.
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Dec 13, 2018
Even with the backing of state-based beer giant Coors, small farmers just couldn't compete with the Pacific Northwest. And with more people choosing wine and spirits, some craft brewers are closing.
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Dec 12, 2018
The U.S. economy looks in fine shape — for now — but even a lot of Americans with jobs still struggle financially. Here are three Indicators to monitor economic insecurity in the U.S.
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Dec 12, 2018
Tribune Publishing secretly started to pay more than $2.5 million to a fired news executive to settle a lawsuit. It sought to keep a slur by controlling owner Michael Ferro from becoming public.
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Dec 12, 2018
Chinese intelligence appears to be behind the hack of Marriott hotels that exposed 500 million guest records, according to The New York Times. NPR talks to Glenn Thrush, a reporter on the story.
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Dec 12, 2018
"I will contest that vote with everything I have got," May said outside of 10 Downing Street. The vote is set to begin at 1 p.m. ET Wednesday.
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Dec 12, 2018
The U.K. prime minister beat back a mutiny within her own Conservative Party on Wednesday. Still, prospects remain cloudy for her draft Brexit agreement with the European Union.
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Dec 12, 2018
Chinese state hackers most likely attacked the reservation system at Marriott's Starwood chain, revealing details of 500 million guests, according to people familiar with the U.S. investigation.
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Dec 12, 2018
Chinese state hackers most likely attacked the reservation system at Marriott's Starwood chain which revealed details of 500 million guests, according to people familiar with the U.S. investigation.
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Dec 11, 2018
Michael Kovrig reportedly was taken into custody but China has not acknowledged it. Chinese tech executive Meng Wanzhou faces extradition from Canada to the U.S. to be tried on fraud charges.
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Dec 11, 2018
Michael Kovrig reportedly was taken into custody but China has not acknowledged it. Chinese tech executive Meng Wanzhou faces extradition from Canada to the U.S. to be tried on fraud charges.
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Dec 11, 2018
How one bike-sharing company used behavioral economics to solve one of its most vexing problems.
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Dec 11, 2018
Students with campus jobs at Grinnell College want to unionize, but the college is pushing back and asking the National Labor Relations Board to reconsider an Obama-era ruling allowing such unions.
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Dec 11, 2018
The fast-food giant, one of the world's biggest beef buyers, announces plans to use its might to cut back on antibiotics in its global beef supply. Environmentalists are applauding the commitment.
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Dec 11, 2018
The fast-food giant, one of the world's biggest beef buyers, announces plans to use its might to cut back on antibiotics in its global beef supply. Environmentalists are applauding the commitment.
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Dec 11, 2018
Time calls the four journalists and a news organization "Guardians" in a struggle against lies and misinformation that has pit news agencies against political groups and governments.
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Dec 11, 2018
Time calls them "guardians" in a struggle against lies and misinformation that has pit news agencies against political groups and governments.
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Dec 11, 2018
Sundar Pichai, in his public debut in Congress, is expected to address privacy, allegations of anti-conservative bias, a censored search tool for China and a scuttled Pentagon contract.
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Dec 11, 2018
Users' names, birth dates, email addresses, work history and other data were exposed for nearly a week in November, Google says. It will now close the social network four months earlier than planned.
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Dec 11, 2018
Users' name, date of birth, email address, work history and other information were exposed for nearly a week in November, Google says.
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Dec 11, 2018
"Fearless Girl" is on the move. The sculpture, which once stared down the "Charging Bull" statue, has officially moved a few blocks over to face an even bigger beast, the New York Stock Exchange.
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Dec 11, 2018
Hundreds of newspapers have closed across the country. The loss of local reporting means fewer investigations into fraud and waste. That has had an impact on the budgets of cities and towns.
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Dec 11, 2018
Google pledged to make its sexual harassment investigations more transparent, after its employees protested its handling of past cases. Workers want more accountability but there are privacy concerns.
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Dec 10, 2018
UK Prime Minister Theresa May's plan to exit the European Union has hit a wall. What happens now?
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Dec 10, 2018
Autonomous vehicles could be the "most disruptive technology to hit society worldwide since the advent of the motor car," says former New York City traffic commissioner Sam Schwartz.
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Dec 10, 2018
Ghosn was arrested last month — and ousted as chairman of Nissan — after he was accused of concealing income from the Japanese government.
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Dec 10, 2018
A U.N. climate report says the only way to avoid the worst climate impacts will be to suck carbon emissions out of the air. Researchers are trying to find a feasible way to do that.
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Dec 10, 2018
A U.N. climate report says the only way to avoid the worst climate impacts will be to suck carbon emissions out of the air. Researchers are trying to find a feasible way to do that.
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Dec 09, 2018
The move follows an NPR investigation that found thousands of teachers had grants unfairly converted to loans.
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Dec 09, 2018
California has some of the strictest building codes in the country for homes built in areas with wildfire risk. But recent fires show that even the most fire-resistant homes will burn.
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Dec 07, 2018
An aging population and low birth rate have led lawmakers to accept semi-skilled non-Japanese temporary laborers.
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Dec 07, 2018
Oil prices jumped higher Friday on news of a deal between OPEC and Russia to cut production. Global oil prices have fallen 30 percent in recent months.
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Dec 07, 2018
In honor of jobs day, we look at the jobs that used to be high-paying, that are now low-paying. What happened to these jobs? And what can it tell us about the U.S. economy?
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Dec 07, 2018
Many websites make a business of posting mugshots, then charging those people to take them down, but it's hard to stop. The reasons have to do with how First Amendment freedoms are protected.
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Dec 07, 2018
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Josh Gackle, a soybean farmer in Kulm, N.D., about how the United States' ongoing trade negotiations with China have impacted crops this year.
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Dec 07, 2018
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer about America's trade relationship with China, and what he hopes the tariffs on Chinese goods will accomplish.
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Dec 07, 2018
Sheldon Harnick, John Russell and Steve Young discuss "industrial musicals," Broadway-style productions written and performed at the behest of corporations. Originally broadcast Nov. 5, 2013.
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Dec 07, 2018
Ignoring pressure from President Trump to keep the oil flowing, OPEC, Russia and other producers have agreed to cut production. They hope to stem a 30 percent drop in oil prices in recent weeks.
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Dec 07, 2018
Fast fashion is wreaking havoc on the environment. That's why Jessi Arrington makes a point of (almost) never buying anything new. She explains how she builds a sustainable wardrobe that looks great.
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Dec 07, 2018
We're often told that economic growth is good, but Kate Raworth says our addiction to growth is destroying the planet. To thrive in the 21st century, she says we need a new circular economic system.
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Dec 07, 2018
Millions of tons of plastic flow into the ocean each year. David Katz's Plastic Bank helps turn off the tap — and gives the poor an income source — creating a circular economy around plastic waste.
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Dec 07, 2018
Our industrial food system is doing serious damage to our planet and food waste is a rampant problem. Tristram Stuart offers one strategy to combat food waste: cook scraps and feed them to livestock.
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Dec 07, 2018
Alfonso Cuarón's acclaimed movie has been part of an ongoing battle over who gets to premier movies: streaming services like Netflix, or theaters?
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Dec 07, 2018
Ahead of Friday's jobs report, David Greene talks to David Wessel of the Brookings Institution about other data we'll get from the report, which will indicate the direction of the economy.
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Dec 07, 2018
Ahead of Friday's jobs report, David Greene talks to David Wessel of the Brookings Institution about other data we'll get from the report, which will indicate the direction of the economy.
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Dec 06, 2018
"Time to walk the walk," Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tweeted. "Very few members of Congress actually pay their interns. We will be one of them." With new appropriations, other members may soon join her.
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Dec 06, 2018
In a rough year for tech, Microsoft unseated Apple as the most valuable company. It's cultivated an image as Silicon Valley's elder statesman, urging regulation for technologies it's still developing.
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Dec 06, 2018
ECA has been mired in financial troubles and on Wednesday officials said most of its campuses will close by the end of the month. The decision leaves about 20,000 students in the lurch.
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Dec 06, 2018
Stock prices fell sharply on Thursday as hopes for a lasting trade truce between the U.S. and China faded.
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Dec 06, 2018
The can contained capsaicin - the chemical that makes chili peppers fiery. The incident comes amid scrutiny of conditions at the sprawling warehouses used to deliver goods at ever-faster speeds.
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Dec 06, 2018
The arrest and possible extradition of a Chinese business executive highlights trade practices that national security adviser Bolton says will be a major focus of U.S.-China trade talks.
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Dec 06, 2018
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to National Security Adviser John Bolton about natural security threats posed by China and the arrest of Meng Wanzhou, scion of a Chinese telecommunications giant.
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Dec 06, 2018
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to national security adviser John Bolton about natural security threats posed by China and the arrest of Meng Wanzhou, scion of a Chinese telecommunications giant.
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Dec 06, 2018
The Trump administration wants to reverse a rule that would have required new coal plants to have expensive technology to capture their carbon dioxide emissions.
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Dec 06, 2018
The jobless rate remained the lowest in nearly 50 years last month as employers added fewer jobs than expected. Meanwhile, wages grew 3.1 percent over the past 12 months, the same as in October.
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Dec 06, 2018
Private analysts forecast that the U.S. unemployment rate remained at a nearly 50-year low of 3.7 percent in November and that the economy added 190,000 jobs. That's below October's gain of 250,000.
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Dec 06, 2018
For years after the Great Recession, the Federal Reserve kept short term interest rates near zero percent. It began raising rates in 2015 — but did it jump the gun.
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Dec 06, 2018
U.S. Attorney Geoffrey S. Berman says the defendants "had a playbook to repatriate un-taxed money into the U.S. banking system."
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Dec 06, 2018
The White House official has been confirmed as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's new chief over objections by critics who highlighted her lack of experience in consumer protection.
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Dec 06, 2018
A federal report suggests America's interstates are worn, overused and highly congested. It also recommends billions of dollars in fixes,
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Dec 06, 2018
U.S. stock markets plunged again Thursday after a Chinese technology executive was arrested in Canada, escalating U.S.-China tensions. The Dow's dive followed a fall of 799 points Tuesday.
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Dec 06, 2018
U.S. stock markets plunged again Thursday after a Chinese technology executive was arrested in Canada, escalating U.S.-China tensions. The Dow's dive followed a fall of 799 points Tuesday.
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Dec 06, 2018
U.S. stock markets recovered most of their losses late in the day. Earlier Thursday, the Dow slid after a Chinese technology executive was arrested in Canada, escalating U.S.-China tensions.
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Dec 06, 2018
U.S. stock markets plunged again Thursday after a Chinese technology executive was arrested in Canada, escalating U.S.-China tensions. The Dow's dive followed a fall of 799 points Tuesday.
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Dec 06, 2018
U.S. stock markets plunged again Thursday after a Chinese technology executive was arrested in Canada, escalating U.S.-China tensions. The Dow's dive followed a fall of 799 points Tuesday.
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Dec 06, 2018
Canadian authorities have arrested Meng Wanzhou, the company's CFO and daughter of its founder, at the request of the U.S. And Chinese officials have made quite clear they're not happy about it.
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Dec 06, 2018
David Greene talks to William Zarit of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Beijing, about what the pause in the trade war means to Americans doing business in China.
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Dec 06, 2018
USA Gymnastics has filed for bankruptcy. It's the latest move for the beleaguered organization following a wide-ranging sexual abuse scandal involving athletes and a former team doctor.
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Dec 06, 2018
At the request of the U.S. government, Canadian authorities have arrested the chief financial officer, who also is the daughter of the founder of Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei.
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Dec 06, 2018
Canadian authorities arrest the CFO of one of China's largest companies. The organization overseeing U.S. gymnastics files for bankruptcy. A Puerto Rican cemetery remains closed after Hurricane Maria.
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Dec 06, 2018
There's a number you could call the most important number for the economy. It's the Federal Reserve's inflation target. The story of how it came to be is a bit random, and begins in New Zealand.
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Dec 05, 2018
USAG says the filing will help resolve claims against it by athletes who allege abuse by former team doctor Larry Nassar. But bankruptcy may disrupt the pending legal actions against the organization.
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Dec 05, 2018
What the yellow vest protests in Paris tell us about economic reform in France and the parallels with politics in the U.S.
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Dec 05, 2018
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with New York Times reporter Rachel Abrams about a report that former CBS CEO Les Moonves destroyed evidence and misled CBS investigators regarding his sexual misconduct.
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Dec 05, 2018
"We don't feel we have had straight answers from Facebook," a member of Parliament says. The company had fought to keep the records private; some are marked "highly confidential."
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Dec 05, 2018
According to a report obtained by the New York Times, lawyers working for CBS say Moonves obstructed an investigation into his alleged sexual misconduct. His lucrative exit package may be withheld.
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Dec 05, 2018
It was only 10 years ago that the Castro government lifted its ban that prohibited regular citizens from buying computers. Today, phones are a key method of accessing the Internet in Cuba.
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Dec 05, 2018
Former CBS head Les Moonves departed the company in September after accusations of sexual misconduct. He may also have destroyed evidence and misled investigators, according to a preliminary report.
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Dec 05, 2018
A lawsuit involving President Trump and his D.C. hotel could hit the headlines in the fall of 2019, prime time in the next presidential campaign.
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Dec 04, 2018
When the yield curve inverts, people worry that it's a sign we're headed for recession. But its predictive reliability also depends on the way it inverts.
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Dec 04, 2018
The bond market is worried the trade war, slowing global growth and a drop in oil prices are signs the economy is slowing and may be heading for a recession. Nervousness spilled over into stocks too.
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Dec 04, 2018
The bond market is worried the trade war, slowing global growth and a drop in oil prices are signs the economy is slowing and may be heading for a recession. Nervousness spilled over into stocks too.
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Dec 04, 2018
The bond market is worried the trade war, slowing global growth and a drop in oil prices are signs the economy is slowing and may be heading for a recession. Nervousness spilled over into stocks too.
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Dec 04, 2018
In Breaking News, Alan Rusbridger reflects on the blockbuster stories he helped publish over the course of his 20-year tenure running the British newspaper The Guardian.
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Dec 04, 2018
Health insurer UnitedHealthcare plans to cut SilverSneakers, a popular fitness benefit, for 2.5 million people with the company's Medigap and Medicare Advantage coverage.
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Dec 04, 2018
Mohn will step aside to focus on a newly created position to lead the network's fund-raising drive. He and his wife will contribute $10 million toward the effort from their personal fortune.
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Dec 04, 2018
The food industry is already feeling the effects of climate change, which will likely force expensive adaptations in the future. At least one sector is looking to make energy companies pay.
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Dec 04, 2018
China and the U.S. have until the end of March to come up with an agreement that would allow them to avoid a further escalation of the trade war. Neither side has been able to agree on an agenda.
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Dec 04, 2018
Marriott begins a massive clean-up effort following the data breach affecting 500 million guests. But if past hacks are any guide, consumers will be the ones who will have to protect their data.
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Dec 04, 2018
Adam D'Angelo, the CEO of the question-and-answer website, said the exposed data ranged from email addresses to direct messages. The company is notifying affected users and law enforcement.
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Dec 03, 2018
The attorneys general of Maryland and the District of Columbia are preparing to move forward with discovery in their lawsuit alleging Trump is violating the U.S. Constitution's emoluments clause.
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Dec 03, 2018
China and the U.S. have been locked in a trade war for most of 2018, but peace may be on the horizon.... at least a partial peace.
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Dec 03, 2018
Sheryl Sandberg became a feminist business icon with her book Lean In. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Recode's Kara Swisher about the heat Sandberg has taken for Facebook's election fallout.
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Dec 03, 2018
Sheryl Sandberg became a feminist business icon with her book Lean In. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Recode's Kara Swisher about the heat Sandberg has taken for Facebook's election fallout.
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