Business

GM Announces Plans To Cut 15,000 Jobs In U.S. And Canada

4:45pm November 26, 2018

As car sales continue to slump, General Motors says it will end production at five factories in the U.S. and Canada. The company says it will lay off 15 percent of salaried workers.

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Different apples need different controlled storage environments. For example, Honeycrisps are sensitive to low temperatures so you can't put them in cold environments right after they've been harvested. And Fujis can't take high carbon dioxide levels.

Thanks To Science, You Can Eat An Apple Every Day

11:34am November 26, 2018

by Rachel D. Cohen

After harvest, apples can be stored for months in controlled atmosphere storage rooms where the temperature, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and humidity levels are adjusted to put them into hibernation.

National Report Confirms Climate Change 'Is Affecting Every Sector,' Scientist Says

5:47pm November 24, 2018

The economy could take a major hit if climate change continues at its current pace, according to the latest National Climate Assessment. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with climate scientist Michael Mann.

Kinam Kim, president and CEO of Samsung's Device Solutions division, bowed in apology at a Friday news conference in Seoul, South Korea.

Health & Safety

Samsung Apologizes To Ill Workers, Promises To Compensate Them

7:34pm November 23, 2018

by Merrit Kennedy

Dozens of workers have reportedly developed cancer and other afflictions at the world's largest chip-maker. The company stopped short of saying it directly caused the illnesses.

Shoppers packed malls like Tysons Corner Center in northern Virginia Friday.

Black Friday: Online Retail Makes Inroads But Shoppers Still Pack The Malls

7:11pm November 23, 2018

by James Doubek

Shoppers on Black Friday spoke of enjoying the "vibe" of the mall, despite online retail making increasing strides into the holiday market.

Economy

Oil Prices Hit A New Low. Here's Why That Might Be A Bad Thing

4:28pm November 23, 2018

by Francesca Paris

Oil prices dropped below $60 a gallon on Black Friday, the lowest price in a year. While President Trump credits Saudi Arabia for what he says amounts to a "tax cut," the reality is more complicated.

Casey Grogan walks through some recently cut noble fir Christmas trees at his farm near Silverton, Ore. This year he plans to harvest 60,000 trees off his property.

National

Real And Fake Christmas Tree Sellers Fight For American Hearts And Minds

4:05pm November 23, 2018

by Anna King

Online ads are telling Christmas shoppers to "keep it real" or "think about seasonal allergies" when they make their tree choices this year.

The Farmington Mine Disaster memorial in Mannington, W.Va., bears the names of the 78 men killed in the explosion on Nov. 20, 1968.

National

How A 1968 Disaster In A Coal Mine Changed The Industry

4:05pm November 23, 2018

by Molly Born

A mine disaster fifty years ago in West Virginia helped shape a new regulatory framework for the health and safety of coal miners. Surviving family members are still looking for justice.

National

Black Friday Kicks Off Holiday Shopping Season

4:05pm November 23, 2018

by Alina Selyukh

On the day after Thanksgiving, holiday shoppers are looking for bargains. Online is the fastest growing type of shopping, but brick-and-mortar stores still dominate for holiday sales

Ochsner Baptist Hospital in New Orleans hasn't needed device reps' help since it started using technology from a company called Sight Medical that handles inventory management.

Health & Safety

Sales Reps May Be Wearing Out Their Welcome In The Operating Room

4:05pm November 23, 2018

by Blake Farmer

It has been an open secret that salespeople are present for surgeries at many hospitals, especially for hip and knee implants. But does the reps' expertise outweigh concerns about ethics and costs?