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.
Environmental Activists Adjust Their Tactics Since First Climate Talks
It's been 17 years since the Koyto climate talks. What have environmental groups learned about advocacy, lowering expectations and the realities of international politics, government and business?
Postcard From Paris: Meet The Matchmaker Of Clean Technology
The Climate Technology Centre and Network is like a green-tech dating agency. Nations with problems are matched with those that have solutions. More than 40 countries so far submitted help requests.
Did Religious School Play A Role In Tashfeen Malik Becoming Radicalized?
Malik, one of the San Bernardino shooters, attended a religious school for women in Pakistan. David Greene talks to Ayesha Saddiqa, a Pakistan-based military expert, about how people get radicalized.
Afghan Forces Battle Taliban In Daylong Attack That Killed Dozens
The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack near the Kandahar airport. David Greene talks to New York Times reporter Mujib Mashal about why Afghan forces have struggled to stop Taliban advances.
Bipartisan Legislation Aims To Tighten Visa Waiver Program
Visitors from 38 countries don't need a visa to enter the U.S. Steve Inskeep talks to Sen. Jeff Flake, R-AZ, about the legislation he introduced that would up security of the visa waiver program.
Compensation To VW Owners Will Include Loss Of Resale Value
Volkswagen announced Thursday that owners of its diesel vehicles involved in the emissions scandal will be compensated for the loss of resale value of their cars.
When ISIS Comes To Town, Everything Changes
Our Planet Money team examines the financial life within ISIS territory. When members of the Islamic State take control of a town, they also take control of its businesses and its economy.
Settlement Reached In 'Happy Birthday' Copyright Case
Some filmmakers sued for the song to be in the public domain. The lawsuit was settled, but a federal judge didn't say whether the royalties will end. The copyright dates to 1935.
Iraqi Man Claims Oregon Lottery Prize
The Oregonian reports the Iraqi Kurd bought a ticket through a website. His numbers won $6.4 million. Officials are keeping his identity secret for his security.