Friday News Roundup - Domestic
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Business
Uber And Lyft Drivers Strike In California
Some LA Uber and Lyft drivers went on strike on Monday to protest Uber's driver rate change in advance of Lyft's IPO on Friday. NPR's David Greene speaks to Nicole Moore, one of the striking drivers.
New York Attorney General Targets Sackler Family
New York's attorney general has sued the wealthy Sackler family, who control OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma.
The Evidence Against Rent Control
Rent control is returning to some communities. But evidence suggests there are better ways to keep low-income people housed.
Lyft IPO Expected To Raise More Than $2 Billion
The ride-hailing app Lyft is going public Friday in a highly anticipated IPO, expected to raise more than $2 billion.
As Airbnb Grows, So Do The Problems Cities Have With It
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with WIRED reporter Paris Martineau about her investigation into how Airbnb fights local governments trying to collect taxes on Airbnb stays.
Wow Air's Collapse Leaves Passengers Stuck — At Airports, And Without Travel Plans
Staff at Boston's Logan International informed customers of prolonged delays Wednesday night — only to eventually board the waiting Wow aircraft themselves and shut the door.
From Walmart To Google, Companies Teaming Up To Buy More Solar And Wind Power
Walmart, GM, Google, Johnson & Johnson and other corporations are forming a trade organization to promote the interests of renewable energy buyers.
Wells Fargo CEO Quits In Wake Of Consumer Financial Scandals
Wells Fargo announced Thursday that CEO and President Tim Sloan will step down immediately. The company's general counsel Allen Parker was elected to run the company until a new CEO is selected.
Icelandic Airline Wow Air Announces Immediate Shutdown On Thursday
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Ethan Singer, an airline industry analyst at Compass Lexecon, about the demise of WOW Air.