Juul Builds Lobbying Clout In Washington
The maker of controversial e-cigarettes spent $750,000 on lobbying during the last three months of 2018, a dramatic increase over $210,000 it spent in the second quarter of the year.
Business
Davie County Announces $50 Million Industrial Complex
Davie County officials have announced a new building project to try to lure new businesses and jobs to the area that includes nearly one million square feet of industrial space.
During Shutdown, Farmers And Others Lack Critical USDA Reports
The Department of Agriculture publishes the price, sales and inventory of the country's many agricultural products. Because of the partial government shutdown some of those reports aren't happening.
Mobile Home Owners Are Upset About Rising Costs To Rent Land
Roughly 20 million Americans live in mobile homes, once billed as low-cost living. But mobile home parks have become a target investment for real estate companies who are jacking up fees.
Suspended Twitter Account Plays A Role In Misleading Viral Video
A suspended Twitter account appears to have help spread video of a controversial encounter between a group of Catholic school boys and a Native American elder.
Shooting Bambi To Save Mother Nature
The number of hunters in the U.S. is falling, which is bad news for wildlife conservation.
Electric Truck Startup Steps In Where Other Automakers Left Off
Rivian plans to make battery-powered trucks and SUVs in a former auto plant in central Illinois. But it will face some challenges as Americans have been slow to adopt electric vehicles.
WhatsApp Tries To Curb Misinformation, And Annoying Aunts And Uncles
WhatsApp has been accused of being used to spread rumors — with serious consequences. Now the ubiquitous messaging app is moving to limit how many people users can forward messages to.
Tokyo's Metro Is Betting Free Soba Noodles Can Help Ease Congestion
Passengers who get on the train before the morning rush hour will also qualify for free tempura. The offer is an attempt to reduce overcrowding on the city's most jam-packed route.
Calls For Change Follow NPR/'Frontline' Black Lung Investigation
Federal regulations for silica dust in coal mines haven't changed in decades. But since an NPR/Frontline report into black lung, some are calling for a new response.