Nike will lay off workers as part of $2-billion cost-cutting plan
The company slashed its sales forecast and said it plans to cut up to $2 billion in costs over three years. Slowing sales in China are a big reason why.
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Biden administration unveils hydrogen tax credit plan to jump-start industry
The plan outlines a tiered system, with cleaner energy projects receiving more, and smaller credits going to those that use fossil fuel to produce hydrogen.
Tweens used to hate showers. Now, they're taking over Sephora
Holiday wish lists are all dewy skin drops, hyaluronic acid and lip oil — leaving parents amused and confused.
How a utility company fought to keep two Colorado towns hooked on fossil fuels
Environmental advocates worry natural gas providers are using customer dollars to block local action on climate change. Colorado is one of a handful of states trying to limit the practice.
After 38 years on the job, Santa Luke still has time for everyone. Yes, you too
We spent a day soaking up the low-key magic made by Luke "Santa Luke" Durant, who draws large crowds — young and old — to storied Mondawmin Mall in Baltimore.
TV stations are upgrading their over-the-air signals, but the rollout has been bumpy
A decade and a half after TV stations shut down analog broadcasts and fully transitioned to digital, the industry is once again making major changes to the way stations transmit over-the-air signals.
States are trashing troves of masks and protective gear as costly stockpiles expire
As a deadline to allocate federal COVID-19 cash approaches next year, states must decide how much to invest in maintaining warehouses and supply stockpiles after panic buying during the pandemic.
New 'Washington Post' CEO accused of Murdoch tabloid hacking cover-up
Lawyers for Prince Harry and Hugh Grant have alleged in court that The Washington Post's next CEO helped the Murdochs clean up after illegal phone-hacking incidents at their British tabloids.
Mr. Chow talks about his restaurant empire, art and family history
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Michael Chow, also known as Mr. Chow, about his restaurant empire, his art and his family history.
Google to pay $700 million to settle a lawsuit over how it runs its app store
Google has agreed to pay $700 million to settle a lawsuit brought by dozens of states over how the company operates its app store.