U.S. says yes to new bitcoin funds, paving the way for more Americans to buy crypto
Bitcoin ETFs get greenlight from top federal regulator, after years of resistance. The fund will track the price of the cryptocurrency.
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600,000 Ram trucks to be recalled under settlement in emissions cheating scandal
The Department of Justice released details of a settlement with engine manufacturer Cummins Inc. that includes the mandatory recall. Cummins' total penalty for the violations tops $2 billion.
Looking into the Alaska Airlines fuselage case, NTSB will examine door plug, bolts
Steve Inskeep asks the chair of the National Transportation Safety Board Jennifer Homendy about the federal investigation into the blowout of part of an Alaska Airlines plane fuselage.
Why did some companies repay PPP loans that could have been forgiven?
Some small businesses that received loans from the government's Paycheck Protection Program during the COVID pandemic were eligible for loan forgiveness, but they decided to repay the money anyway.
Americans are sour on Biden's handling of the economy. The media may be to blame
The U.S. economy is booming according to the data, but not according to public opinion. What part does the media play in the disparity?
Sailors hope infrastructure investment will revitalize Great Lakes
Sailors on the Great Lakes are hoping $17 billion of federal investment in maritime infrastructure can help revitalize their waterways.
Will the feds block a grocery megamerger? Kroger and Albertsons will soon find out
America's two largest supermarket chains have struck a $25 billion deal to combine. Now the FTC is about to decide whether it will block or allow it, and under what conditions.
Tiger Woods' partnership with Nike is over. Here are 5 iconic ads we'll never forget
The golf legend's famous partnership with Nike Golf has ended after nearly three decades. Here are some of the most iconic advertisements from their time together.
Overnight lines and mayhem in stores. It's not a new iPhone — it's a Stanley tumbler
People have camped out for hours just to get their hands on limited-edition Stanley tumblers. The ubiquitous drinkware used to be for outdoorsy types, but they've become something of a status symbol.
Farewell to Earnest Jackson, the iconic voice behind Planet Money's 'Inflation' song
The singer and songwriter behind Planet Money's "Inflation" song has passed away.