Business

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified before Senate committees in April. But he hasn't appeared before British Parliament, despite its requests for him to do so.

Facebook Has Behaved Like 'Digital Gangsters,' U.K. Parliament Report Says

4:42pm February 18, 2019

by Laurel Wamsley

"The age of inadequate self-regulation must come to an end," says Damian Collins, chair of the committee behind the report, which is often scathing on Facebook's practices and corporate conduct.

Economy

The Pros And Cons Of Moving Toward A Cashless Society

4:32pm February 18, 2019

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with economist Kenneth Rogoff about what would happen if the U.S. were to get rid of a lot of its paper currency, particularly larger bills, as he advocates.

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Economy

Car Loan Delinquencies Reach New High

8:12am February 17, 2019

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Economic pessimists seized on new data indicating an increase in car loan delinquencies as evidence of a looming recession, but a downturn is likely simply because of the economy's cyclical nature.

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Most American cars run on gasoline. But analysts say that's poised to change as electric vehicles take over the market, although they disagree on how soon.

Environment

As More Electric Cars Arrive, What's The Future For Gas-Powered Engines?

4:44pm February 16, 2019

by Camila Domonoske

The vast majority of American cars run on gasoline. But analysts say that's poised to change as electric vehicles take over the market — albeit not as quickly as environmental activists might like.

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If The U.S. And China Don't Reach A Trade Deal, Consumers Will Soon Feel The Impact

8:22am February 16, 2019

by Grant Gerlock

So far, the U.S. trade war with China hasn't affected consumers much. But without a deal soon, tariffs on thousands of products will more than double.

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Economy

Is Venmo Changing Your Money Habits? Tell Us About It

9:17pm February 15, 2019

by Daniella Cheslow

Has Venmo changed the way you talk to your friends? And do you have questions about how to use it?

Tribune Publishing has agreed to recognize a new union representing journalists at the Hartford Courant in Connecticut's capital.

National

Tribune Publishing Recognizes 'Hartford Courant' Newsroom Union

8:16pm February 15, 2019

by Avie Schneider

The parent company of the Hartford, Conn., newspaper has agreed to recognize a new union representing nearly 60 journalists. The move comes just four days after they petitioned to unionize.

Economy

What Does "National Emergency" Actually Mean?

5:25pm February 15, 2019

President Trump asked Congress for funds to build an extension of the wall on the border with Mexico. Congress refused, so Trump declared a national emergency. But what does that mean?

A sign outside Google headquarters in Mountain View, Calif. The tech giant is planning to build a campus in San Jose, Calif.

This City Told Amazon And Google: No Incentives For You

3:34pm February 15, 2019

by Jasmine Garsd

Amazon canceled plans for a New York City HQ after meeting stiff opposition over big tax breaks and other incentives. A California mayor refused to offer similar incentives but landed Google anyway.

Why Amazon Canceled Its NYC Plans

5:13am February 15, 2019

by Alina Selyukh

Amazon says it will abandon plans to open one of its headquarters in New York. The announcement came abruptly, after New York leaders spent months campaigning for the facility.

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