Business

Tucker Bubacz, a 17-year-old senior, climbs into the cab of a semi truck just outside Williamsport High School in Williamsport, Md. on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022.

Education

The driver of the big rig one lane over might soon be one of these teenagers

9:57am October 28, 2022

The trucking industry projects it will need to hire over a million drivers over the next decade. One idea that's gained some traction: Bring in younger drivers, starting in high school.

After many delays, Elon Musk is now the proud owner of Twitter

7:18am October 28, 2022

This $44 billion deal was finalized Thursday night. Soon after, Musk fired top executives, including the CEO. This comes after months of twists and turns –- many of which played out on Twitter.

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What's next for Twitter now that Elon Musk has taken over

7:18am October 28, 2022

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with St. John's University law professor Kate Klonick about Elon Musk's purchase of one of the world's most important platforms for political speech.

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Sports

News brief: Musk's Twitter takeover, Iran protests grow, World Series Game 1

5:57am October 28, 2022

Elon Musk cleans house after Twitter deal closes. Death toll is rising as protests in Iran gain momentum. Houston Astros are favored as they take on the Philadelphia Phillies in World Series opener.

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Turbines from the Roth Rock wind farm spin on the spine of Backbone Mountain near Oakland, Md., on August 23. The International Energy Agency says renewable energy projects are getting a boost of investment from governments around the world.

World News

An influential energy group sees reason for climate optimism

5:00am October 28, 2022

by Camila Domonoske

For the first time, the International Energy Agency projects that demand for fossil fuels will soon peak. It's nowhere close to the speed the world needs to stop climate change - but it's a big step.

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This image from the Twitter page of Elon Musk shows Musk entering Twitter headquarters carrying a sink through the lobby area on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 in San Francisco.

National

Elon Musk takes control of Twitter and immediately ousts top executives

11:12pm October 27, 2022

by The Associated Press

Elon Musk has taken control of Twitter and ousted the CEO, chief financial officer and the company's general counsel, two people familiar with the deal said.

Meta announces another drop in revenue

5:31pm October 27, 2022

by Bobby Allyn

Facebook and Instagram's parent company announced another drop in revenue. Like many other internet companies, Meta relies on digital advertising, one of the first things to go in a tight economy.

The U.S. economy rebounded in July, August and September

4:29pm October 27, 2022

A new report on gross domestic product shows the U.S. economy rebounded in July, August and September after six months of negative growth. But the economy still faces challenges like high inflation.

Economy

Mortgage rates are now above 7% on average nationally

4:29pm October 27, 2022

It's harder to afford a home than it's been in decades as a steep run-up in prices, both during the pandemic and interest rates now, hit buyers from both sides.

Mobile homes are rising in value. But current residents can't cash out

3:53pm October 27, 2022

by Mary Yang

Rent hikes for the land and added fees at mobile home parks have kept many owners stuck in place.