Changing Autos, Changing Climate
What does the future of the auto industry look like?
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The New Housing Crisis: Shut Out Of The Market
Ten years after a housing collapse during the Great Recession, home values have rebounded but there are too few homes on the market. Buyers face intense competition, and that means higher prices.
PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi Is Stepping Down After 12 Years
"Leading PepsiCo has truly been the honor of my lifetime," Nooyi says. Under her leadership, the company shifted to selling more nutritious options such as hummus, juices and kombucha.
The Real Estate We're In
NPR launches a new series on America's housing crisis. “Shut Out of the Housing Market,” we talk to the reporter behind it.
Car Makers React To Freezing Of Fuel Efficiency Standards
The Trump administration has rolled back Obama-era fuel efficiency standards. NPR's Don Gonyea speaks with John McElroy, host of the TV show Autoline, about how car manufacturers are responding.
Hawaii Businesses Struggle With Uncertainty Of Volcano
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano has been violently spewing lava since early May. There is no way to know if or when the lava will stop and businesses are struggling with the uncertainty.
China Announces Retaliatory Tariffs On $60 Billion In U.S. Goods
Earlier this week, the Trump administration threatened to increase tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports to 25 percent from 10 percent. China quickly vowed to take countermeasures.
Judge Dismisses Suits Against Fox News Over Seth Rich Story
A pair of lawsuits against Fox News had been inspired by the events leading up to a discredited story over the killing of a young Democratic Party aide. The story had to be retracted.
Fight Against Low, Low Pay In Minor League Baseball Continues Despite New Obstacles
Minor league baseball players make very little money. Congress has locked in those low wages by exempting Major League Baseball from federal wage and overtime rules. Some players are fighting back.
Beating The Clock On Jobs (Summer) Friday
Five indicators in five minutes — Let's gooooooooo!