Economy

U.S. to probe Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' system after pedestrian killed

1:23am October 19, 2024

The U.S. government's road safety agency is investigating Tesla's “Full Self-Driving” system after getting reports of crashes in low-visibility conditions, including one that killed a pedestrian.

CVS Health CEO Lynch steps down as the drugstore chain struggles to right its path

12:48pm October 18, 2024

CVS Health CEO Karen Lynch has stepped down, with company shares sinking 19% this year. CVS Health also warned of disappointing third-quarter earnings.

High Mortgage Rates Cause Home Sales Drop For 2nd Month In A Row

Mortgage rates were supposed to come down. Instead, they're rising. Here's why

6:00am October 18, 2024

Mortgage rates are ticking up, even after the Federal Reserve has started cutting interest rates. Here's why, and where rates — and home sales — could go from here.

Economy

Unaddressed vision impairment doesn't just impact individuals — it affects economies

5:54pm October 17, 2024

Vision impairment is a common problem in large parts of Asia, Africa and Latin America. It has a serious effect on economies. One solution: providing eye glasses. But it turns out that can be tricky.

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NPR's 'Planet Money' team asks: Can cap and trade work in the U.S.?

3:26am October 17, 2024

by Keith Romer

In Washington state, a ballot initiative could affect climate policy nationwide. It asks voters to repeal the state’s cap-and-trade program — one that other states might seek to replicate.

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New records show Texas judge on X case didn't sell his Tesla shares after taking the suit

9:14pm October 16, 2024

The judge, Reed O’Connor, in Fort Worth, Texas, has rejected calls for him to step down from the high-profile case Musk filed against Media Matters, a watchdog group.

Economy

The government loan program to help small businesses after disasters is out of money

5:42pm October 16, 2024

by Andrea Hsu

The Small Business Administration's disaster loan program is out of money. While Congress is expected to replenish the funds when it reconvenes in November, small businesses have to wait for relief.

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Economy

U.S. to probe Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' system after pedestrian killed

CVS Health CEO Lynch steps down as the drugstore chain struggles to right its path

Mortgage rates were supposed to come down. Instead, they're rising. Here's why

Unaddressed vision impairment doesn't just impact individuals — it affects economies

NPR's 'Planet Money' team asks: Can cap and trade work in the U.S.?

New records show Texas judge on X case didn't sell his Tesla shares after taking the suit

The government loan program to help small businesses after disasters is out of money

Former county official gets at least 28 years in prison for killing Las Vegas reporter

Canceling subscriptions has to be as easy as signing up, the FTC says in a new rule

Millions of pounds of meat are being recalled. Here's what to look for in your fridge