Economy

Economy

Biden indicates he'll cite national security concerns to block sale of U.S. Steel

4:44am September 06, 2024

by Steve Inskeep

President Biden says he will block the takeover of U.S. Steel by Japanese company Nippon. Would this help or hurt manufacturing jobs? NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with economist Matthew Slaughter.

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Why enforcing tariffs on Chinese goods is harder than you might think

4:29am September 06, 2024

by Keith Romer

Putting tariffs on Chinese goods has become a go-to strategy for both Republicans and Democrats. Making sure those tariffs are enforced is harder than it looks.

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Telegram founder breaks silence, calling charges 'misguided'

9:01pm September 05, 2024

The tech billionaire breaks his silence more than a week after being indicted by French authorities. He faces wide-ranging charges including complicity to distribute child abuse images and to traffic drugs.

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In a rare move of intervention, the sale of U.S. Steel may be blocked by the president

5:20pm September 05, 2024

by Scott Horsley

Biden, Harris and former President Trump all oppose Nippon Steel's $14 billion purchase of U.S. Steel. Company executives say thousand of union jobs could be in jeopardy if the sale falls through.

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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen speaks at a microphone

Yellen says ending Biden tax incentives would be 'historic mistake' for states like North Carolina

12:23pm September 05, 2024

by Fatima Hussein, Associated Press

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned voters in the battleground state of North Carolina that they could lose jobs if Republicans weaken a signature Biden administration law that encourages invest

Could you live without shopping for a year? Try the 'no-buy challenge'

11:01am September 05, 2024

The goal is to save money, cut back on overconsumption and be more mindful of wasteful and unsustainable shopping habits. This guide can help you start a challenge of your own.

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After a study found toxic metals in tampons, lawmakers are pressing the FDA to act

10:01am September 05, 2024

Members of the Democratic Women's Caucus are urging the FDA to address concerns about the safety and regulation of tampons after a study found heavy metals, including lead, in many popular products.

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How Russian operatives covertly hired U.S. influencers to create viral videos

12:01am September 05, 2024

Details in an indictment match Nashville-based Tenet Media, which offered lucrative paychecks to prominent right-wing influencers. The influencers say they were deceived.

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Economic Lingo Bingo: Finally, a way to make a confusing election… fun!

5:48pm September 04, 2024

The team at Planet Money turned the economics terms being tossed out during the 2024 presidential campaign into a game of Economic Lingo Bingo!

Economy

U.S. jobs data shows fresh signs of weakness

4:33pm September 04, 2024

by Scott Horsley

Job openings have fallen to their lowest level in more than three and a half years. That’s one factor the Federal Reserve will consider when deciding how much to cut interest rates later this month.

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