Business

Damage is seen at Brazil's Congress one day after supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro stormed government buildings in Brasília. The attack was planned by far-right groups on social media, according to Brazilian media and analysts.

The attack on Brazil's Congress was stoked by social media — and by Trump allies

2:10pm January 10, 2023

The similarities are deep: In addition to aiming to subvert an election, some of the same U.S. voices that amplify former President Donald Trump are echoing Brazil's former president, Jair Bolsonaro.

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An America flag flies near the Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island.

New nation, new ideas: A study finds immigrants out-innovate native-born Americans

6:31am January 10, 2023

by Greg Rosalsky

In a fascinating new study, a group of economists measures the impact of immigrants on American innovation.

A COVID surge in China could have global economic consequences

5:07am January 10, 2023

NPR's A Martinez talks to William Balash of Shipping Solutions Consultants by Quanda, a New York-based logistics company, about the impact of China's latest COVID-19 surge on U.S. businesses.

Economy

What is behind the recent mass layoffs in the tech industry?

5:07am January 10, 2023

NPR's A Martinez talks to Daniel Keum, an assistant professor of management at Columbia Business School, about the recent wave of layoffs in the tech industry.

A John Deere autonomous tractor is on display at CES 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

National

John Deere vows to open up its tractor tech, but right-to-repair backers have doubts

5:00am January 10, 2023

by Joe Hernandez

The company behind the iconic green and yellow farm equipment says it wants to make it easier for farmers and independent repair shops to fix problems with its tractors and other products.

This year may be pivotal for the future of cryptocurrency

6:15pm January 09, 2023

by David Gura

After a catastrophic end to 2022, this year will be critical for crypto. Companies and investors are picking up after FTX's collapse, as they brace themselves for more scrutiny and regulations.

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A video board at Levi's Stadium shows a message for Damar Hamlin during an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Arizona Cardinals in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023.

Damar Hamlin's 'Did We Win?' shirts to raise money for first responders and hospital

4:56pm January 09, 2023

by Jonathan Franklin

The proceeds from the t-shirts will benefit first responders and the University of Cincinnati's Trauma Center where Hamlin had been receiving treatment.

Thousands of nurses in New York City began striking today for a fair contract

4:45pm January 09, 2023

by Caroline Lewis

Thousands of nurses began striking Monday at two of New York City's biggest hospitals. They have already disrupted patient care, but nurses say they won't return until they get a fair contract.

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The British government is set to announce the full details of the single-use plastics ban on Saturday.

England will ban single-use plastic plates and cutlery for environmental reasons

1:38pm January 09, 2023

by Rachel Treisman

Environment Secretary Therese Coffey says the new ban will stop pollution from "billions of pieces of plastic." Advocates applaud the move but say it doesn't go far enough on its own.

An NPR analysis of data released Jan. 8 by the Small Business Administration shows the vast majority of Paycheck Protection Program loans have been forgiven, despite rampant fraud in the program.

How the Paycheck Protection Program went from good intentions to a huge free-for-all

1:04pm January 09, 2023

An NPR analysis of data released by the Small Business Administration shows the vast majority of Paycheck Protection Program loans have been forgiven, even though the program was rampant with fraud.