Canada Buys Controversial Oil Pipeline, Ensures Its Expansion
This is a key part of Canada's effort to boost oil exports to Asian markets — but the plan has been protested by indigenous groups and environmental activists.
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Investors Concerned Over Especially Polarizing Political Crisis In Italy
A political crisis in Italy is nothing unusual. But this one is roiling financial markets, raising fears about populism and the future of the euro.
What Did Big Pharma Executives Know About The Opioid Crisis?
A new report says the Justice Department had a case against three executives over a decade ago.
White House Announces Tariffs, Trade Restrictions To Be Placed On China
The Trump administration says it will impose a 25 percent tariff on $50 billion of Chinese goods with "industrially significant technology." A list of products will be released in the next few weeks.
Starbucks Closes More Than 8,000 Stores Today For Racial Bias Training
The plan covers Starbucks-operated stores; nearly all of the 7,000 Starbucks-licensed coffee shops are likely to remain open.
To Lower Your Medicare Drug Costs, Ask Your Pharmacist For The Cash Price
Sometimes a drug plan's copay is higher than the cash price, but insurance rules keep pharmacists from telling Medicare beneficiaries unless they ask.
Deadline Looms For U.S. To Decide Whether Allies Face Tariffs
Steve Inskeep talks to R. Michael Gadbaw, a former attorney for the office of the U.S. Trade Representative, about the Trump administration's recent moves concerning tariffs and trade.
Do Not Sell My Personal Information: California Eyes Data Privacy Measure
A sweeping new data privacy law has gone into effect in Europe, and California may soon follow with its own protections. Backers say the state's move could prompt such standards across the U.S.
How Europe's New Data Privacy Law Is Supposed To Give Users More Control
Tech companies have sent out a lot of emails with updated privacy policies lately. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Wall Street Journal reporter Joanna Stern about a new European law that is supposed to give users more control over their data and privacy.
Why Home Prices And Mortgage Interest Rates Are Rising
The housing market continues to show signs of recovery, 10 years after its devastating crash. Rachel Martin talks to David Wessel, director of the Hutchins Center at the Brookings Institution.