Business

Under his watch, Kahn says 'Times' will raise conduct standards for journalists

7:36am June 02, 2022

by David Folkenflik

Joe Kahn, the incoming executive editor at The New York Times, is replacing a newspaper legend — while facing challenges to traditional hierarchies from a younger generation of journalists.

Economy

Supply chain issues and strong demand are fueling inflationary pressures

7:17am June 02, 2022

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Donald Kohn, former vice chair of the Fed's Board of Governors, about what can be done to fight inflation, and the impact of the steps taken to get it under control.

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DeLorean Motor Company is close to launching its electric vehicle

6:11am June 02, 2022

The latest carmaker to bear the DeLorean name is nearing the launch of its highly anticipated electric vehicle. The company says there will be a limited release of the Alpha 5 — only 88 cars.

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National

Elon Musk tells employees to return to the office 40 hours a week — or quit

8:24pm June 01, 2022

by Jonathan Franklin

In leaked emails reported by Electrek, Musk says he will review and directly approve any requests for employees who wish to be exempt from the company's return-to-work policy.

Meta COO Sheryl Sandberg announced on Wednesday she is stepping down from the company after 14 years at the Silicon Valley giant.

In surprise move, Sheryl Sandberg leaves Facebook after 14 years

5:08pm June 01, 2022

by Bobby Allyn

Over a 14 year career at Facebook, Sandberg was a pivotal figure in helping the social network become one of the most dominant social media platforms in the world.

The Man Who Broke Capitalism, by David Gelles

Books
Arts

Short-term profits and long-term consequences — did Jack Welch break capitalism?

2:16pm June 01, 2022

by Dave Davies

The General Electric CEO wowed investors and mingled with celebrities. But New York Times correspondent David Gelles says Welch's aggressive tactics also caused irreparable harm to American industry.

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Elvis impersonator Brendan Paul (right) walks down the aisle during a wedding ceremony for Katie Salvatore and Eric Wheeler at the Graceland Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas.

No more Elvis-themed weddings for Las Vegas chapels, a licensing company says

1:27pm June 01, 2022

by The Associated Press

The company that controls the name and image of Elvis Presley is ordering Sin City chapel operators to stop using "The King" in themed ceremonies. Some say the move could decimate their businesses.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen testifies before a Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee hearing last month.

Economy

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says she was wrong about the risks of inflation

12:40pm June 01, 2022

by Ximena Bustillo

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen tells CNN she was wrong about the trajectory of inflation during interviews a year ago.

Economy

Along with the U.S., Europe is hit with extraordinarily high inflation numbers

7:42am June 01, 2022

NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Holger Schmieding, chief economist at Berenberg Bank in Berlin, Germany, about high inflation across the Eurozone.

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Shawna Wood and her father, Tom Wood, say their hotel has been rebuilt to be able to withstand 140 mph winds.

National

3 years after being leveled by Hurricane Michael, Mexico Beach is coming back

5:30am June 01, 2022

by Greg Allen

The high cost of rebuilding drove some residents out. But there are many newcomers. A real estate agent says, "It used to be called the Forgotten Coast. I don't think it's so forgotten anymore."