Business

National

Why 1990s ads are so unforgettable

4:58pm January 03, 2024

by Sarah Gonzalez

The 1990s were a heyday for memorable slogans in advertising. But these days, there are fewer universally quotable brand catchphrases. Our Planet Money team looks at the rise and fall of the '90s ad.

The 40 millionth F-Series truck rolls off the assembly line at the Ford Dearborn Truck Plant on Jan. 26, 2022 in Dearborn, Mich.

National

Ford is recalling more than 112,000 F-150 trucks that could roll away while parked

12:56pm January 03, 2024

by Joe Hernandez

The truck's rear axle hub bolt could break and cause the axle hub splines to become damaged, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.

Air Canada comes in last in on-time flights in rankings of North American airlines

7:20am January 03, 2024

The carrier finished last for on-time arrivals among North American airlines according to an aviation analytics firm. Its flights arrived at least 15 minutes late almost a third of the time.

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The numeral 2024 in Times Square in New York City on Dec. 20. 2023, after traveling across the country, beginning in Los Angeles.

Arts

After a grueling 2023, here are four predictions for media in 2024

12:47pm January 02, 2024

by Eric Deggans

Lengthy strikes. Layoffs. Hikes in subscription fees. It was a long year in media. TV critic Eric Deggans looks ahead at what's coming next and believe it or not — it's not all bad.

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Attitudes about the economy are much better than they were this time last year

5:28pm January 01, 2024

by Scott Horsley

The economic outlook has improved considerably from this time last year, when many forecasters were predicting a recession in 2023.

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National

Colorado legalized recreational pot 10 years ago. Here's how the industry has grown

4:26pm January 01, 2024

by Ben Markus - Colorado Public Radio

Ten years ago Colorado became the first state to legalize marijuana for adult recreational use. It's sold nearly $12 billion since then, and recreational pot is legal in nearly half of states.

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Morning news brief

5:12am January 01, 2024

by Rob Schmitz

This year is set to be a consequential one in U.S. politics. The U.S. economy performed better than many expected — what's ahead for 2024? Companies working on climate solutions are embracing AI.

Economy

The U.S. economy performed better than expected in 2023. A 2024 preview

5:12am January 01, 2024

Will the economy continue to bubble like freshly-popped champagne, or will we suffer a hangover from inflation and high interest rates. Forecasters expect somewhat slower growth and lower inflation.

Economy

22 states are raising their minimum wages in the new year

7:53am December 31, 2023

by Rob Schmitz

NPR's Rob Schmitz asks Jeannette Wicks-Lim of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, about minimum wage hikes that go into effect in the new year in states, counties, and cities.

Economy

The crypto comeback

5:15pm December 30, 2023

by Adrian Ma

At the start of the year, the market for cryptocurrencies was in the midst of a monthslong crash. But as we close out 2023, some digital currencies are surging.