Business

The team at Planet Money has the scoop on tacit collusion

5:15am February 17, 2023

by Amanda Aronczyk

When it comes to fancy ice cream brands, Häagen-Dazs and Ben & Jerry's, each stay in their lanes. Is it just coincidence that one keeps things smooth and simple while the other is full of chunks?

National

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried keeps talking — a move that lawyers say is risky

5:29pm February 16, 2023

by David Gura

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried can't seem to keep quiet, even though he's been charged with orchestrating one of the largest financial frauds in history. Lawyers say this behavior is very risky.

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U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh speaks during the annual North America's Building Trade's Unions Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. on April 6, 2022.

Politics & Government

Labor Secretary Marty Walsh leaves Biden administration to lead NHL players' union

4:40pm February 16, 2023

by Andrea Hsu

Marty Walsh, who's led the Labor Department since March 2021, is leaving the Biden administration. Walsh has been named executive director of the NHL Players' Association.

Water is pumped into a creek for aeration in East Palestine, Ohio, on Tuesday, more than a week after a train derailment released toxic chemicals.

What to know about the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio

2:59pm February 16, 2023

by Becky Sullivan

Residents are worried about environmental and health impacts after a train carrying hazardous materials derailed earlier this month and officials evacuated the area to conduct a controlled burn.

Tesla cars are loaded onto carriers at the automaker's plant in Fremont, Calif., on May 13, 2020. The company is recalling nearly 363,000 vehicles with its "Full Self-Driving" system.

National

Tesla recalls nearly 363,000 cars with 'Full Self-Driving' to fix flaws in behavior

1:51pm February 16, 2023

by The Associated Press

Tesla is recalling the vehicles to fix problems with the way the "Full Self-Driving" system behaves around intersections and following posted speed limits. The fix will come in a software update.

Some of the railcars that derailed Friday night when a Norfolk Southern freight train derailed are in the process of being cleaned up on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023 in East Palestine, Ohio.

Upset Ohio town residents seek answers over train derailment

10:06am February 16, 2023

by The Associated Press

Hundreds of worried people gathered to hear state officials tell them that testing so far has shown local air is safe to breathe and to promise that safety testing of the air and water would continue.

Sports

Michael Jordan celebrates 60th birthday by donating to Make-A-Wish Foundation

5:48am February 16, 2023

The basketball legend donated $10 million which is the largest donation from an individual in the organization's history — clearly making Michael Jordan their Michael Jordan of giving.

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Politics & Government

Between July and September, U.S. could run out of cash to pay its bills

5:08am February 16, 2023

Congressional Budget Office says if the debt ceiling isn't raised, the U.S. may run out of cash to pay its bills within months. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to David Wessel of the Brookings Institution.

National

The FTC went after Fortnite. Now, the video game industry is on watch

5:45pm February 15, 2023

by Vincent Acovino

The Federal Trade Commission accused Epic Games, the maker of Fortnite, of violating child privacy laws and using questionable billing practices.

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Shein sales are slowing down. Is the end near for the fast fashion giant?

5:01pm February 15, 2023

After years of explosive growth, Shein's sales have slowed down dramatically. NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Business of Fashion reporter Cathaleen Chen about what's next for the fast fashion retailer.

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