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Boeing names aerospace veteran Kelly Ortberg as its next CEO

9:44am July 31, 2024

by Joel Rose

The struggling planemaker says Ortberg will take over next week as Dave Calhoun departs. The news came as Boeing reported disappointing second-quarter earnings, with losses of more than $1.4 billion.

National

Do you rent? You may be more vulnerable to climate-driven disasters

5:02am July 31, 2024

by Rebecca Hersher

The financial cards are stacked against many renters who survive hurricanes, floods, wildfires and other major weather disasters. The long-term effects can be devastating.

Ex-NFL star Terrell Davis and United offer differing accounts of his ban from airline

6:01pm July 30, 2024

by Alana Wise

The Hall of Famer says he's been banned from future United Airlines flights after an incident earlier this month. But the airline says the ban was lifted almost immediately.

President Trump Holds A Press Conference At Trump Tower Day After Guilty Verdict

Trump's planned address to Black journalists convention sparks backlash

5:54pm July 30, 2024

by Alana Wise

Former President Donald Trump will address journalists at the NABJ convention in Chicago. Many, however, have questioned the decision to offer a platform to the Republican nominee.

Economy

Test your knowledge of NVIDIA, ChatGPT and...Peppa Pig?

5:00pm July 30, 2024

It's time for The Indicator Quiz!

We test you, dear listener, on your knowledge of topics that we've covered on The Indicator!

Today's quiz focuses on our June episodes, in which we covered a lot of... well, a little bit of everything! NVIDIA, ChatGPT, and...Peppa Pig?

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World News

Washington Post CEO accused in court of deceiving police about U.K. hacking scandal

11:46am July 30, 2024

by David Folkenflik

Washington Post CEO Will Lewis was accused in a London courtroom Monday of deceiving police who were investigating Rupert Murdoch's British tabloids when they were embroiled in a major scandal.

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Sports

Paris Olympics TV ratings are up 79% over Tokyo Games, NBC says

9:54am July 30, 2024

by Bill Chappell

Some of the ratings growth could be explained by a more U.S.-friendly time zone difference. Then there's the joy: Athletes aren't required to wear masks, and fans are allowed in the stands.

McDonald's is losing customers to inflation

9:08am July 30, 2024

by Alina Selyukh

McDonald announced a drop in sales for the first time since 2020, when restaurants closed because of the pandemic. This time, it's because of inflation. (Story aired on ATC on July 29, 2024.)

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Demand Surges For Weight Loss Drug Ozempic

Ozempic's biggest side effect: Turning Denmark into a 'pharmastate'?

6:30am July 30, 2024

by Sofia Shchukina

Novo Nordisk is powering Denmark's economy with huge sales of Ozempic. But could its stratospheric growth pose a risk?

McDonald's is losing customers to inflation

5:45pm July 29, 2024

by Alina Selyukh

McDonald's announced a drop in sales for the first time since 2020, when restaurants closed because of the pandemic. This time, it's because people are feeling the pinch of inflation.

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