He's the first buyer of the electric F-150. Why he's the future of the car industry
Legacy auto makers such as Ford and GM are racing to catch up to Tesla by investing billions of dollars to develop electric cars.
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The once-quiet southwestern corner of Ukraine is now playing a key role in trade
An overlooked corner of Ukraine is quietly playing a critical role in the country's efforts to import and export goods. Russia is trying to cut it off.
Apple workers vote to unionize at Maryland store
Apple store employees in a Baltimore suburb voted to unionize by a nearly 2-to-1 margin Saturday, joining a growing push across U.S. industries to organize for workplace protections.
There's a tampon shortage
NPR's Adrian Florido speaks with journalist Chabeli Carrazana about the latest item to become scarce due to supply chain issues: tampons.
Is this a recession? The state of the U.S. economy
NPR's Adrian Florido speaks with economist Teresa Ghilarducci about the state of the U.S. economy — record inflation, rising interest rates and how to prepare for a recession.
Two economists tell us what we know about rising inflation and the economy right now
Two economists, Tara Sinclair and Justin Wolfers, speak with NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben about what's causing inflation and how likely is it that a recession is coming.
Sports betting ads are everywhere. Some worry gamblers will pay a steep price
Gambling on sports has becoming a billion-dollar industry in the U.S. But critics warn that the torrent of ads — and limited regulation — could pose risks for problem gamblers and young people.
Flight cancelled? Pete Buttigieg is telling airlines to step up their game
The transportation secretary is one of the many travelers who had their flights cancelled in recent days. His happened the day after he met with airline CEOs about their operational struggles.
EBay seller says coins depicting Haitian migrant incident at border may be sold again
The coins depict the now-infamous, real-life incident of a Border Patrol agent on horseback chasing down Haitian migrants along the U.S.-Mexico border last year.
Helium prices are blowing up. Here's what is causing the increase
When it comes to the global helium supply this year, "everything that could go wrong has gone wrong," says one analyst. That affects everything from birthday balloons to superconducting magnets.