Senators ask CEOs why their drugs cost so much more in the U.S.
The Senate HELP committee questioned pharmaceutical CEOs about how much more Americans pay for the same drugs sold for less in Canada, Japan and Europe.
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A year after Ohio derailment, U.S. freight trains remain largely unregulated
ProPublica reporter Topher Sanders has spent the last two years investigating America's aging freight train system. He says the FRA monitors "less than 1% of what's happening on the rails."
Disney gets stock bump after talking Fortnite, Taylor Swift, Moana
At Disney's earnings call, CEO Bob Iger shared plans for a major investment in an Epic Games partnership. Also, a new Moana movie is heading to theaters, and Taylor Swift's concert film to Disney+.
It's been 6 months since deadly wildfires swept Maui. Is the economy recovering?
Maui's economy took a huge hit from a drop-off in tourism after the fires. West Maui opened up to tourists in October, to mixed reaction in the community. What frictions and challenges still remain?
TikTok Shop is taking on Amazon — one viral video at a time
TikTok has surged into the e-commerce space, positioning itself as a kind of Amazon for the social media age. Analysts say it might work, but users and sellers are asking: At what price?
A 30-second spot to air during the 2024 Super Bowl costs $7 million
It's the same price tag as last year, but over 200% more from 20 years ago. What's changed in the ad space price tag?
How a world cruise became a 'TikTok reality show' — and what happened next
They boarded a nine-month cruise around the world. Then they went viral. Here's what some of the "Ultimate World Cruise" TikTokers want viewers to know about the reality of life on board.
Why retaliation may be an effective economic tool
Researchers studied contestants on a Swedish game show and found that retaliation can sometimes have positive outcomes.
Mexico has overtaken China as the leading source of goods imported to the U.S.
For the first time in more than two decades, the U.S. last year bought more goods from Mexico than China. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Mark Zandi of Moody's Analytics, about what's behind the shift.
Question marks over China's economy have stocks on a long downward slide
Benchmark indexes are near a five-year low, after a rough start to the year. China's CSI 300 index is down nearly 20% over the past 12 months. Analysts say the malaise is a symptom of bigger problems.