Business

National

How Amazon's New Headquarters Could Change Communities In New York And Virginia

6:09pm November 13, 2018

by Alina Selyukh

Amazon announced its expanding footprint, adding some 25,000 jobs in Long Island City in Queens and Arlington, Va. Some in those cities are worried about housing prices and congestion on the roads.

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Economy

The Problem With The Pink Tax

5:16pm November 13, 2018

Women pay more than men for many consumer products. Today on the show: Why some economists still think that's a good thing.

The European Union's highest court has ruled that a food's taste can't be copyrighted. Here, people shop for cheese in Gouda, Netherlands, in 2015.

World News

There's No Copyrighting Taste, Rules EU Court In Dutch Cheese Case

2:21pm November 13, 2018

by Laurel Wamsley

Unlike literary or musical works, the Court of Justice of the European Union ruled, the taste of a food depends on who's tasting it.

Since its creation in 1994, Amazon has grown far beyond books.

National

How Big Is Amazon? Its Many Businesses In One Chart

2:16pm November 13, 2018

Amazon means shopping. It also makes movies and smart locks, publishes books, operates stores, and helps other companies deliver packages and run websites. How many Amazon brands will you recognize?

National

Amazon's Grand Search For 2nd Headquarters Ends With Split: NYC And D.C. Suburb

12:50pm November 13, 2018

by Alina Selyukh

After a yearlong search, Amazon announced Tuesday that it will divide its second headquarters between the Long Island City neighborhood in Queens and Arlington in Northern Virginia.

Official Announcement Draws Near On Amazon's HQ2 Decision

8:47am November 13, 2018

by Alina Selyukh

Amazon will soon announce its choice for a second headquarters. It's expected that Amazon will build two offices, one in New York City and one in the Crystal City area of Arlington, Va.

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Jet Impounded Because Ryan Air Owed European Union Money

6:57am November 13, 2018

The AP reports passengers were set to board a Ryan Air flight in France when they were told of an issue with the plane. The issue: the plane was impounded. Passengers got another flight 5 hours later.

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News Brief: Calif. Wildfires, Arizona Senate Race, Amazon's HQ2

5:13am November 13, 2018

California wildfires' death toll climbs to 44. Arizona elected a Democratic U.S. senator for the first time in 30 years. Amazon is on the verge of announcing its second headquarters location.

Economy

Recession Suppression Needs Policy Aggression

4:03pm November 12, 2018

by Cardiff Garcia

The next global economic downturn could be even harder to reverse than the last one.

With Its Primary Opponents Voted Out, What's Next For Labor Unions?

5:32pm November 11, 2018

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with the president of the AFL-CIO, Richard Trumka, about union strategies following the midterm elections.

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