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TikTok announced new restrictions this week meant to help teen users reduce their screen time.

National

TikTok sets a new default screen-time limit for teen users

5:51pm March 01, 2023

by Joe Hernandez

The social media giant has introduced a 60-minute daily limit and other measures aimed at users under 18, as TikTok and other tech companies face growing calls to better protect young people online.

Health & Safety

Eli Lilly CEO David Ricks comments on why it's cutting insulin prices now

5:31pm March 01, 2023

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Eli Lilly CEO David Ricks about the company's move to reduce prices on some older insulins and cap how much people have to pay out of their own pocket.

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Health & Safety

Eli Lilly cuts some older insulin prices and caps out-of-pocket costs

4:12pm March 01, 2023

by Sydney Lupkin

An insulin maker is cutting its prices. Eli Lilly, one of the three makers of insulin products in the United States, is also making other moves toward affordability for people with diabetes.

A man set a Guinness World Record for Disneyland visits: 2,995 in a row

4:12pm March 01, 2023

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Jeff Reitz, who recently set a Guinness World Record for going to Disneyland for 2,995 consecutive days. That's eight years, three months and 13 days.

The Eli Lilly & Co. corporate headquarters in Indianapolis. Eli Lilly announced on Wednesday that it will cut prices for some older insulins later this year, and immediately expand a cap on costs insured patients pay when they fill prescriptions.

Health & Safety

Eli Lilly cuts the price of insulin, capping drug at $35 per month out-of-pocket

10:44am March 01, 2023

by The Associated Press

The moves announced Wednesday promise critical relief to some people with diabetes who can face annual costs of more than $1,000 for insulin they need in order to live.

Nissan is recalling more than 809,000 small SUVs in the U.S. and Canada because a key problem can cause the ignition to shut off while they're being driven.

National

Nissan recalls over 800K SUVs because a key defect can cut off the engine

9:00am March 01, 2023

by The Associated Press

Nissan says the SUVs have jackknife folding keys that may not stay fully open. If driven with the key partially folded, a driver could touch the fob, inadvertently turning off the engine.

How to score better savings account interest rates

7:44am March 01, 2023

by Arezou Rezvani

Many big banks offer low interest rates on savings accounts. Experts say moving to a credit union or smaller institution could bring better returns. (Story first aired on ATC on Feb. 27, 2023.)

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Tomato shortages in the U.K. are being blamed on bad weather, energy prices and trade policy

Let them eat... turnips? Tomato shortage in UK has politicians looking for answers

7:32am March 01, 2023

by Stacey Vanek Smith

Frost, floods, energy prices and Brexit are among the possible culprits in the shortage of tomatoes, cucumbers, broccoli and lettuce in the U.K.

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DOJ mulls whether to sue to block Spirit Airlines from merging with JetBlue

5:06am March 01, 2023

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Diana Moss, president of American Antitrust Institute, about actions the Department of Justice may take to block the Spirit Airlines-JetBlue merger.

President Biden is nominating Deputy Labor Secretary Julie Su to the lead the Labor Department, the White House announced on Feb. 28.

Biden taps Deputy Julie Su to lead the Labor Department

6:57pm February 28, 2023

by Mary Yang

The former California labor head would be the first Asian American to serve as a secretary in Biden's cabinet.