Farewell to Earnest Jackson, the iconic voice behind Planet Money's 'Inflation' song
The singer and songwriter behind Planet Money's "Inflation" song has passed away.
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United Airlines finds loose bolts, other problems on grounded Boeing jets
About 170 planes were grounded after the "door plug" on a Boeing 737 Max 9 blew out on an Alaska Airlines flight. United and Alaska are the two big U.S. carriers that fly Boeing jets with door plugs.
What may be the world's first fully automated restaurant is opening in California
Customers at the CaliExpress restaurant in Pasadena will order and pay for their food from self-serve kiosks, and they can then watch as robots grind premium beef for their burger and cook up fries.
Chinese carmakers flood the European market with electric vehicles
In a first, China has exported more cars than any other country. Its carmakers could become a threat to established car brands in the U.S., but they are also a case study for the E.V. revolution.
FAA orders grounding of certain Boeing 737 Max 9 planes after Alaska Airlines incident
Alaska Airlines is inspecting all of its Boeing 737 Max 9 planes. United Airlines will also ground some of its jets. Meanwhile, Southwest and American said they do not carry the affected model.
FDA approves Florida's plan to import cheaper drugs from Canada
The Food and Drug Administration's authorization of Florida's plan to import prescription medicines from Canada is a first. But the state still has hurdles to clear before imports could begin.
U.S. employers surpass forecasters' predictions by adding 216,000 jobs in December
U.S. employers added 216,000 jobs in December, capping off a solid year for the labor market. Businesses added 2.7 million jobs in 2023, despite the weight of rising interest rates.
Azerbaijan names a former oil executive to lead 2024 climate talks
Mukhtar Babayev, has been named to lead the United Nations' annual climate talks later this year, prompting concern from some climate activists over his former ties to the state oil company.
U.S. unemployment has been under 4% for the longest streak since the Vietnam War
U.S. employers added 216,000 jobs in December, as the unemployment rate held steady at 3.7%. The labor market proved resilient in 2023, despite rising interest rates.
Hershey sued for $5M over missing 'cute' face on Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins
The lawsuit claims the packaging shows "explicit carved out artistic designs" that the chocolate inside doesn't have.