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Aug 21, 2019
Disability rights advocates say transportation giants Lyft and Uber are not doing enough to ensure equal transportation access as required under federal law.
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Aug 21, 2019
White House takes steps to stoke the economy. The U.S. says it will continue sanctions against Iran. And, Syrian government forces advance into a strategic town in the country's last rebel stronghold.
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Aug 21, 2019
The Trump administration is boasting that the economy is strong. But the administration is also calling for the kind of dramatic economic stimulus one would usually only consider during a recession.
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Aug 21, 2019
Unauthorized immigrants often do manual, low-paying jobs, and employers say they have no choice but to hire them. But the White House and advocates for lower immigration say the law is the law.
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Aug 20, 2019
China is no longer taking the world's waste. The U.S. recycling industry is overwhelmed — it can't keep up with the plastic being churned out. This doesn't bode well for our plastic waste problem.
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Aug 20, 2019
Investigators haven't identified who or what is behind the attack that took systems offline, but the Texas Department of Information Resources says the evidence points to "one single threat actor."
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Aug 20, 2019
Investigators haven't identified who or what is behind the attack that took systems offline, but the Texas Department of Information Resources says the evidence points to "one single threat actor."
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Aug 20, 2019
Economists have long criticized summer vacation as economically inefficient. But one has come to its defense.
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Aug 20, 2019
Russia gets most of the attention when it comes to malicious use of social media by state actors. The protests in Hong Kong have made clear China is using the same playbook.
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Aug 20, 2019
Though tobacco ads have been banned from TV for about 50 years, the marketing of electronic cigarettes isn't constrained by the law. Public health advocates consider that a loophole that hurts kids.
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Aug 19, 2019
A group of 181 CEOs have issued a statement proclaiming the need to help deal with income inequality and working conditions. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with New York Times reporter David Gelles.
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Aug 19, 2019
The Trump administration pushed back hard against warnings of an economic slowdown. But the president is also calling on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates again to help boost growth.
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Aug 19, 2019
The Trump administration pushed back hard against warnings of an economic slowdown. But the president is also calling on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates again to help boost growth.
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Aug 19, 2019
I Can't Believe It's Not Weed!
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Aug 19, 2019
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said the decision was made in part to minimize disruption in parts of America that rely heavily on Huawei's equipment to serve remote areas.
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Aug 19, 2019
Some economic indicators suggest the U.S. could be approaching a recession — or a least a period of slower growth. The White House is downplaying fears of a slowdown as the 2020 election approaches.
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Aug 19, 2019
Single room occupancy housing, or SROs, have been a crucial place to live for low-income renters. The units are being threatened by developers looking for more profitable buildings.
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Aug 19, 2019
The move in Europe to get tough on tech is partly thanks to an awakening that began with the experiences of women in politics.
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Aug 18, 2019
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian about his article in The New York Times advocating for increased paternity leave.
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Aug 18, 2019
Washington Post columnist Catherine Rampell tells NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro what she's looking for as she gauges the health of the American economy.
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Aug 17, 2019
NPR's Michel Martin talks about the new partnership between the NFL and Jay-Z's Roc Nation with professor Chenjerai Kumanyika, political consultant Dru Ealons and NPR hip-hop writer Rodney Carmichael.
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Aug 17, 2019
On Chicago's West Side, from the first hot day of spring until the end of summer, snow cone and candy stands sprout up to form a sweet, underground summertime economy.
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Aug 17, 2019
Mixed economic signals have economists concerned about a recession, something President Trump is trying to factor into his reelection bid.
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Aug 16, 2019
As the trade war drags on, companies are beginning to make long-term adjustments. For some, that means hiring workers to redesign or reclassify products or seek new suppliers to sidestep import taxes.
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Aug 16, 2019
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Shawn Donnan of Bloomberg News about how the manufacturing slowdown is impacting business around the U.S. and what it means for President Trump's economic record.
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Aug 16, 2019
In their latest gasp for fresh ideas, Macy's and J.C. Penney made the same choice: A tie-up with ThredUp, the largest online store for second-hand clothes -- one of retail's fastest-growing segments.
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Aug 16, 2019
Cathay's chairman says new leaders can "reset confidence." The resignation comes after anti-government protesters filled Hong Kong International Airport, and Beijing pressured the carrier.
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Aug 16, 2019
Cathay's chairman says new leaders can "reset confidence." The resignation comes after anti-government protesters filled Hong Kong International Airport, and Beijing pressured the carrier.
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Aug 16, 2019
President Trump campaigns in New Hampshire. Israel bars two congresswomen from entering the country. And, U.S. employers say they have no choice but to rely on immigrants for low-paying jobs.
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Aug 16, 2019
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids at chicken processing plants in Mississippi last week raised an old debate: Who will do these jobs if not immigrant workers?
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Aug 16, 2019
Veggie burgers, brats and sausages are becoming mainstays at places like Burger King and even Major League ball parks, piquing the interest of Wall Street investors.
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Aug 15, 2019
The news is of interest to travelers looking forward to the world's longest commercial flight from Sydney to London, which was expected to launch in 2023.
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Aug 15, 2019
The stock market paused to catch its breath on Thursday after a steep drop the day before. There are some warning signs of a recession ahead, but others suggest the economy is still resilient.
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Aug 15, 2019
Recruiting doctors to come to work in rural hospitals has always been a challenge, especially in a hot job market. But some hospitals in remote areas are finding ways to lure much-needed talent.
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Aug 15, 2019
Investors paused to catch their breath Thursday after the stock market suffered its worst drop of the year the day before. Consumer spending is still strong, despite signs of a looming recession.
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Aug 15, 2019
Why does it matter if a federal two-year bond's yield is greater than that of a 10-year bond?
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Aug 15, 2019
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Mohamed El-Erian, chief economic adviser at Allianz, about what's behind recent domestic and international market instability, and how that could affect U.S. consumers.
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Aug 15, 2019
NPR's analysis of Immigration and Customs Enforcement data show 52% of detainees in the last year were held in rural areas, where legal representation is limited and deportation is more likely.
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Aug 15, 2019
Here's what Kazakhstan, Hong Kong and Ireland have in common: They all have Irish pubs. And a bunch of them are the product of one man: Mel McNally.
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Aug 15, 2019
World markets reacted to the Dow's 800-point drop on Wednesday and the release of economic data hinting that a global recession may be looming.
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Aug 15, 2019
Hollywood action stars like Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson are protecting their "toughness" by negotiating to prevent their characters from getting beaten up. They star in a Fast & Furious spinoff.
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Aug 15, 2019
The Dow tumbled 800 points on recession worries. Philadelphia police arrest gunman who shot 6 officers. Hong Kong protesters are pushing for more freedoms from China but there are signs of division.
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Aug 15, 2019
The number of pigs in China is falling rapidly due to an epidemic of African Swine Fever. It's affecting farmers and consumers across the world, because China produces half of the world's pork.
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Aug 14, 2019
Steven Hoffenberg spent 18 years in prison for running a Ponzi scheme. He says his former business partner Jeffrey Epstein should have been there too.
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Aug 14, 2019
MIT allegedly stuck its employees with a retirement plan so bad it violated federal labor law, charging them millions of dollars in fees. A lawsuit says the university received millions in donations.
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Aug 14, 2019
Graduate students are increasingly shouldering the country's student debt. NPR's The Indicator takes a look at how that came to pass and what it might mean for the economy.
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Aug 14, 2019
Some worry a trade war is hurting the global economy, and the yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note fell below 2-year Treasuries — which have a strong track record of predicting a recession.
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Aug 14, 2019
Some worry a trade war is hurting the global economy, and the yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note fell below 2-year Treasuries — which have a strong track record of predicting a recession.
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Aug 14, 2019
Worries that trade war is hurting global economy and 10-year Treasuries yielding less than 2-year, signaling a recession.
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Aug 14, 2019
The extradition proposal that sparked the protests has been shelved. Why have protests continued?
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Aug 14, 2019
Viacom and CBS are merging to make an entertainment giant, but it will still be smaller than its competitors.
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Aug 14, 2019
Mainland China seems to be ramping up efforts against Hong Kong protesters. The U.S. is delaying some new tariffs against China. One of opera's most popular stars faces sexual misconduct allegations.
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Aug 14, 2019
NPR's David Greene talks to David Wessel, director of the Hutchins Center at the Brookings Institution, about U.S. plans to delay some new tariffs on Chinese imports until December.
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Aug 14, 2019
The legislation by a freshman Republican senator would prohibit features like auto-play and infinite scrolling, used by social media companies to keep users on their platform longer.
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Aug 13, 2019
The Trump administration tweaked its list of Chinese imports subject to a 10% tariff this fall. We found some surprises buried in the thousands of tariff line items.
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Aug 13, 2019
The Trump administration is postponing tariffs on some popular Chinese imports from Sept. 1 until Dec. 15. The move is a significant retreat in the trade war. Stocks rose on the news.
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Aug 13, 2019
Viacom Chief Executive Bob Backish is to oversee the new company, to be called ViacomCBS. The new chairwoman of the combined company is to be Shari Redstone, president of National Amusements.
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Aug 13, 2019
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Daniel Ten Kate, a Hong Kong-based Asia editor for Bloomberg News, about the economic costs of the Hong Kong protests.
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Aug 13, 2019
In a new book, Christopher Leonard chronicles how Koch Industries acquired huge businesses, limited its liability and created a political influence network to remake the GOP.
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Aug 13, 2019
The Trump administration is postponing some tariffs on Chinese imports set to take effect on Sept.1. Tariffs on laptops, cellphones, some clothing and other items are now set to begin Dec. 15.
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Aug 13, 2019
Someone in New Jersey confessed to stealing ketchup. But the thief wrote that bad luck followed — including a car crash. Heinz offered to pay for repairs if the thief comes forward.
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Aug 13, 2019
The Koch brothers' wide-ranging influence is no secret. But rather than focusing on how they spend their money, Christopher Leonard presents a richly reported tale of how they got it.
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Aug 13, 2019
The Koch brothers' wide-ranging influence is no secret. But rather than focusing on how they spend their money, Christopher Leonard presents a richly reported tale of how they make it.
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Aug 13, 2019
Ten years after the financial crisis, it's like we're in another economic dimension. The old rules don't apply. Textbooks are being thrown out the window. It's time to talk about secular stagnation.
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Aug 13, 2019
Investors feared that the country could default on its $57 billion IMF loan if President Mauricio Macri loses October elections to his leftist rival.
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Aug 13, 2019
President Trump tours a Pennsylvania petrochemical plant Tuesday to highlight the U.S. energy boom. Trump claims credit for surging oil and gas production, but the trend began before he took office.
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Aug 13, 2019
On Tuesday, the government enacts a new ban on Huawei — preventing agencies from using federal money from buying services or equipment from the Chinese company.
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Aug 12, 2019
Six years ago, "unicorn" became the name for startup tech companies valued at $1 billion or more. At the time, only 39 companies had earned the title. Since then, the club has grown to 484 members.
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Aug 11, 2019
Texas is holding a sales tax holiday this weekend to help draw shoppers. But will they come out in El Paso, the scene of last week's mass shooting?
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Aug 11, 2019
After China let its yuan drop in value, the U.S. accused the country of being a "currency manipulator." Here is how China manages its money and what a dispute with the U.S. could mean.
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Aug 11, 2019
The Treasury reviews some 24,000 cases a year and reimburses around $30 million to people whose money has burn burned, flooded or otherwise damaged. This service helps underpin the dollar's integrity.
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Aug 10, 2019
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Cristina Tcheyan about her decision to leave her job at Google to raise her children — and how companies can be more supportive of working parents.
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Aug 10, 2019
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with anthropologist Angela Stuesse about the use of immigrant labor in poultry farms in the South.
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Aug 10, 2019
Can you lift the mood of a public space with a fragrance? Smell and taste researcher Dr. Alan Hirsch talks with NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer about the practice and its effects on mood and behavior.
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Aug 09, 2019
The Trump administration says its crackdown helps discourage illegal immigration. But workers' advocates warn it leaves vulnerable employees open to exploitation and unsafe working conditions.
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Aug 09, 2019
At least four of the poultry processing plants ICE raided this week claimed to use E-Verify to vet workers. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with economist Madeline Zavodny about how well E-Verify's works.
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Aug 09, 2019
The Chinese government is trying to respond to President Trump's tariffs with measures of its own, but Beijing has its own pressures that might make a longterm strategy difficult to maintain.
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Aug 09, 2019
If the U.K. sees similar negative growth in the current quarter, the country will officially be deemed to be in a recession.
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Aug 09, 2019
Following shootings at two store locations, Walmart said in an internal memo it would take down all imagery and stop playing videos that depicted violence.
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Aug 09, 2019
Opponents of President Trump are increasing public pressure on those who contribute to the Trump reelection campaign. One major Trump donor faces a call for a boycott of a business he owns, SoulCycle.
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Aug 08, 2019
A federal court said Facebook users in Illinois can sue the company over face recognition technology. Facebook said users can choose to turn off the feature. It plans to seek a review of the ruling.
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Aug 08, 2019
Journalist Michael Isikoff hosts a new podcast exploring the motivation and methods of those who promoted wild conspiracy theories about Rich, who was killed in a suspected failed robbery in 2016.
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Aug 08, 2019
There are thousands of Chinese-made surveillance cameras in government buildings across the United States. Congress is banning them Aug. 13, but it's unclear how that will be carried out.
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Aug 08, 2019
A vigilante in a strip mall parking lot in Salt Lake City is causing problems that reveal the Wild West nature of parking lot rules. And how to exploit them for profit.
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Aug 08, 2019
The snakebite antivenin CroFab, on the U.S. market since 2000, now faces competition from a drug called Anavip. But both are expensive. "Perverse incentives" keep prices high, says one legal scholar.
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Aug 07, 2019
Federal Express is increasingly seeing Amazon as a competitor in the shipping business. FedEx announced Wednesday that it is ending its ground-shipping contract with Amazon.
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Aug 07, 2019
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Wall Street Journal economics correspondent Josh Zumbrun about how much money President Trump's tariffs have brought the U.S. treasury and where it's going.
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Aug 07, 2019
Stocks resumed their slide, amid escalating fears that the U.S.-China trade war will further damage a worldwide economy that's already slowing. Central banks in Asia and New Zealand cut rates.
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Aug 07, 2019
Stocks slid early on, amid escalating fears that the U.S.-China trade war will further damage a worldwide economy that's already slowing. But the market recovered by day's end.
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Aug 07, 2019
The U.S. Treasury Department has labeled China a currency manipulator. What does that mean, and how might American businesses and consumers be affected?
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Aug 07, 2019
As tensions deepen, the flow of tourists, students, researchers and entrepreneurs has slowed between the U.S. and China.
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Aug 07, 2019
Americans have a torturous relationship with fast food. We vilify it but also view it with a nostalgic lens. A new book explores this complicated yet seemingly unshakable bond.
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Aug 06, 2019
China's currency and the U.S. stock market stabilized Tuesday, after a dramatic drop the day before. Experts say the Trump administration was wrong to accuse China of currency manipulation.
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Aug 06, 2019
America's birthrate continues to decline and young people are having less sex, amid career pressures and a confusing online dating scene. The declining fertility rate raises alarms for the economy.
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Aug 06, 2019
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Robert Daly, director of the Wilson Center's Kissinger Institute on China and the United States, about downward trends in the U.S.-China relationship that go beyond trade.
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Aug 06, 2019
U.S. officials say the Pakistani man committed the crimes as part of a business to unlock and resell stolen phones. At least three AT&T employees accused in the case are cooperating with authorities.
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Aug 06, 2019
NPR's newsroom is reducing some jobs as part of a restructuring move that is also adding positions in other areas, NPR's editorial chief announced Tuesday.
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Aug 06, 2019
Last week, the Fed voted to cut interest rates despite a decade of economic growth and low unemployment. Interest rates are already super low. What's going on?
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Aug 05, 2019
The Trump administration made the declaration after Beijing allowed its currency to drop sharply. China's move triggered a sell-off on Wall Street.
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Aug 05, 2019
Recent mass shootings have renewed pressure on retailers that sell guns, including Walmart. Gun control advocates are once again calling for big box stores to stop selling guns and ammunition.
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