Why some EV buyers are getting their tax returns rejected this year
The federal EV tax credit, worth up to $7,500, saw big changes in 2024. For buyers, the credit typically became easier to get. But if their dealers skipped a step, it was a different story.
New Hampshire Wants Wendy Auger To Turn In Her Vanity Plate
Many parents say, "Pee before we go." Wendy Auger gets fun reactions to her 15-year-old license plate that reads: PB4WEGO. Seacoastonline.com reports excretory acts can't be referenced on N.H. plates.
Ex-Mass. Gov. Weld Knows It won't Be Easy Challenging Trump In Primaries
NPR's Noel King talks to former Massachusetts Governor Bill Weld, a Republican who is mounting a longshot primary challenge against President Trump.
News Brief: Border Enforcement Funds, Tropical Storm, E-Cigarette Lawsuit
The White House wants to divert disaster relief money to border enforcement operations. Puerto Rico braces for Tropical Storm Dorian. And, North Carolina is taking on e-cigarette companies.
Pumice Raft Floating Toward Australia May Have Environmental Benefits
A giant mass of volcanic rock larger than the size of Manhattan is drifting toward Australia. Scientists hope it could help replenish the Great Barrier Reef.
Beijing Responds To Trump's Tweets On U.S-China Trade War
NPR's David Greene talks to China-based business consultant James McGregor about Beijing's response to President Trump's tweets, and what that reveals about its stance toward the trade war.
Police In Hong Kong Are Caught Between Protesters And The Government
Hong Kong's police force was once known for its professionalism and impartiality, but now protesters accuse officers of brutality and demand an independent investigation.
Since Relations Soured, Getting A U.S. Visa Has Been Tough For Russians
Two U.S. senators say the Russian government has denied them visas to travel to Russia. At the same time, prominent Russians say they are having trouble securing U.S. visas.
Families Impacted By The Opioid Crisis Testified At Johnson & Johnson Trial
Johnson & Johnson was ordered to pay Oklahoma $572 million in a landmark opioid trial. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Gary Mendell, who testified at the trial. He lost his son Brian to addiction.
A Newer, Faster Way To Detect Norovirus In Water Supplies
Norovirus sickens tens of millions of people each year. They get the disease from contaminated food or water. Engineers have developed a rapid, inexpensive test to detect the virus in water supplies.
Trump Inserts His Negotiating Strategy Into U.S.-China Trade War
NPR's Noel King talks to Michael Pillsbury, a senior fellow and director of China strategy at the Hudson Institute and an informal adviser to President Trump, about the U.S. trade war with China.
Serena Williams Beats Maria Sharapova In U.S. Open's 1st Round
NPR's David Greene talks to Courtney Nguyen, a tennis reporter and co-host of the No Challenges Remaining podcast, about the start of the U.S. Open tennis tournament.