Xi Pledges To Crack Down On IP Theft
For years, companies have complained about having trade secrets stolen when they do business in China. This week China's President Xi Jinping pledged to crack down on abuses.
Business
Regulating Facebook
NPR's Noel King talks with The Wall Street Journal's Greg Ip about why some consider Facebook a monopoly and how it could be regulated as one.
Justice Dept. Investigating Early-Decision Admissions At Elite Colleges
Colleges including Amherst, Williams and Middlebury are said to have received letters asking them to retain communications with other schools about admitted students, as part of an antitrust probe.
NECCO-Mania: Fans Stock Up On Chalky Wafers In Case Candy Company Folds
Rumors of the impending demise of NECCO have sparked a renewed interest in the company's products — especially its famous, eponymous, chalky wafers that some people love to hate.
GOP Rep. Bob Latta Weighs In On Second Day Of Zuckerberg's Testimony
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg was on Capitol Hill for a second day of questioning from lawmakers, over the company's handling of user data. NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Rep. Bob Latta, R-Ohio., about his takeaways from the hearing.
Facebook's Zuckerberg Ditches His Signature Hoodie For A Suit At Congress
Facebook Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg gave two days of testimony to U.S. lawmakers and for his appearance on Capitol Hill, he forsook his customary t-shirt and hoodie for a tailored suit and a shirt and tie. Washington Post fashion critic Robin Givhan tells NPR's Mary Louise Kelly that Zuckerberg is now part of the establishment and as such will need to change his "uniform."
'Warranty Void If Removed'? As It Turns Out, Feds Say Those Warnings Are Illegal
The Federal Trade Commission says tying warranties to the use of specific parts or services is prohibited. And the agency has told six companies they have 30 days to fix their ways or face penalties.
Episode 661: The Less Deadly Catch
Today on the show: how an economic fix helped made the deadliest job in America safer, and why people are angry about it.
In Historic Move At Labor-Skeptic 'Chicago Tribune,' Newsroom Pushes To Form Union
Journalists at the Chicago Tribune say they want to unionize to secure better pay and resources to fulfill their mission. Parent company Tronc sold the LA Times soon after its newsroom unionized.
Lawmakers Ask Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Tougher Questions As Testimony Continues
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified Wednesday before the House Energy and Commerce Committee. It's his second day of testimony on Capitol Hill in the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal.