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EPA finalizes strict new limits on tailpipe emissions. Alabama's governor signs ban on DEI funds that restricts divisive concepts in schools. Reddit premieres on the New York Stock Exchange Thursday.
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With a federal menthol ban looming, tobacco companies push 'non-menthol' substitutes
The alternatives have a similar taste, packaging and marketing. Anti-smoking activists say this is a way to get around state and federal bans.
Glassdoor's new privacy policy stirs fear that anonymous posts may not stay anonymous
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Amanda Hoover, about her latest piece in WIRED magazine, "Glassdoor Wants To Know Your Real Name."
The battle for technological dominance between China and the U.S. rages on
Experts say Washington's recent move on Tiktok is just the latest in a race between the U.S. and China for technological dominance.
U.S. Commerce secretary says $8.5B Intel grant is a national security and economy win
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to United States Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo about the CHIPS act and the $8.5 billion grant awarded to Intel to help build semiconductor chip factories.
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, projects three rate cuts later this year
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Wednesday, but policymakers signaled they still expect to start cutting rates later this year. The stock market jumped in response.
In a boost for EVs, EPA finalizes strict new limits on tailpipe emissions
The Biden administration says it is imposing the "strongest-ever" tailpipe emission rules to protect public health and fight climate change.
Biden is giving Intel $8.5 billion for big semiconductor projects in 4 states
President Biden was in the battleground state of Arizona to make the biggest announcement yet in his plan to bring semiconductor manufacturing back to America.
How bad is Boeing's 2024 so far? Here's a timeline
The aircraft-maker has faced renewed scrutiny this year, mostly going back to an incident when a rear door plug tore off a 737 Max 9. Things have compounded from there.
They lampoon American corporate culture — and the internet is here for it
They have been dubbed "cubicle comedians" — and some of the top creators raking in the views and likes are Black. For Black humor experts, that's no coincidence.