Billionaire Jack Ma Retires As Alibaba's Chairman
China's flamboyant billionaire CEO Jack Ma has stepped down as chairman from Alibaba, the tech company he founded. He celebrated with an extravagant party.
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Does Tariff Delay Signal A Chance For Trade War Deal With China?
President Trump announced Wednesday that he would postpone the increase of certain tariffs on Chinese goods from Oct. 1 to Oct. 15. This follows a trade concession by China earlier in the day.
T. Boone Pickens, Iconic Oil Tycoon, Dead At 91
The legendary energy executive, whose name symbolized big oil, died Wednesday at age 91. He founded the company that became Mesa Petroleum and later began a hedge fund focused on energy investments.
Next Round Of U.S. China Trade Talks Are Unlikely To End The Trade War
China has granted tariff waivers to a small number of U.S. exports, as the two countries prepare for another round of trade talks. Most analysts are not predicting a quick end to the trade war, even though it's taking a toll on both sides of the Pacific.
Lyft Facing Flood Of Lawsuits After Riders Report They Were Sexually Attacked By Drivers
Lyft is under growing pressure to strengthen background checks and adopt better security measures for passengers after dozens of women reported that they had been sexually attacked by drivers.
California Lawmakers Advance Bill To Redefine And Protect Gig Economy Workers
The bill, which passed the state Senate and is expected to become law, limits the kinds of workers who can be classified as contractors. It has vast implications for companies such as Lyft and Uber.
Wilbur Ross At The Center Of Another Political Storm, This Time About The Weather
Ross is under the microscope again — this time for reportedly pressuring government scientists to back President Trump over a misleading tweet about Hurricane Dorian.
Issues That Farmers Face Are Testing Trump's Rural Support
Farmers in the Midwest say they are struggling because of President Trump's ongoing trade war, and a recent decision on renewable fuels made from corn and soybeans that benefits the oil industry.
Planet Money Examines How Presidential Candidates Need To Use Their Cash
As the 2020 elections come into focus, candidate ads asking for campaign donations are hard to miss. But does more money mean more votes?
'It's Been A Minute' Ponders: Are We In An Influencer Bubble?
The influencer market on Instagram is expected to reach more than $2.5 billion in 2020. What is it like to be an influencer, and what role has this model played in changing the advertising industry?