Apple Says It Will Create 20,000 Jobs With New Campus
Apple says it will build a new campus and create 20,000 new jobs as part of a sweeping investment plan for the U.S.
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Saudi Arabia After Oil: An IPO, Tech Jobs, and Yanni
The young crown prince is trying to figure out how to save his country before the money runs out.
Like Florida, Maryland Wants To Be Exempt From Offshore Drilling
Now that the Trump administration has excluded Florida from its offshore drilling proposal, other places want the same. They're making their case as the public comment period gets underway.
How The Convenience Economy Has Led To Clutter In Urban China
The advent of shared bikes and food delivery service apps have led to an unprecedented amount of clutter on the sidewalks of China's largest city. Where pedestrians once walked freely, they now have to compete with speeding electric scooters belonging to armies of food delivery men along limited sidewalk space due to heaps of shared bicycles strewn about.
Turning Soybeans Into Diesel Fuel Is Costing Us Billions
The law that requires America to turn some of its soybeans into diesel fuel for trucks has created a new industry. But it's costing American consumers about $5 billion each year.
BlackRock CEO Says Companies Need To Do More Than Deliver Profits
Laurence Fink, CEO of the investment firm BlackRock, is telling other CEOs they need to do more than just deliver profits. In a letter published by The New York Times, Fink says companies must show how they are making positive contributions to society.
Toyota Announces Makeover Of Its Flagship Car
Toyota is investing in a major makeover of its Avalon sedan. It's an interesting choice because Americans are bypassing sedans in favor of SUVs. And while the Avalon is reliable, its styling is considered stodgy, at best.
The Case For Earmarks
Congressional earmarks have a bad reputation. But, our guest argues, they're just what America needs.
LinkedIn Co-Founder On What Resolutions Silicon Valley Should Make For 2018
Between sexual harassment scandals, fake ads and stronger calls for regulation, Big Tech had a rocky year in 2017. LinkedIn Co-founder and venture capitalist Reid Hoffman talks with NPR's Kelly McEvers about resolutions Silicon Valley should make in 2018.
For 1 Attorney, A Lonely Legal Fight To Make Trump Comply With Rules
Attorney Jeffrey Lovitky took it upon himself last year to sue Trump. "It is intimidating," he says. Still, he's suing again, saying he has a duty to push for compliance with various ethics rules.