Elon Musk asked Twitter followers if he should sell Tesla shares. They said yes
Tesla shares are falling after Elon Musk proposed to sell 10% of his shares in the company if his Twitter followers agreed.
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Food company Mars commits to accelerating action against climate change
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to Grant Reid, CEO of Mars Inc., who says many corporations have made inadequate promises to reach net-zero carbon emissions.
Strict mandate takes effect in LA. Business patrons must show proof of vaccination
Los Angeles is among a growing number of cities across the U.S., including San Francisco and New York City, requiring people show proof of vaccination to enter various types of businesses and venues.
5 years after California legalized weed, the illicit market dominates
California voters legalized recreational marijuana, but its cannabis market remains largely illicit. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with reporter Amanda Chicago Lewis about why.
Infrastructure bill expected to bring lower prices, more jobs
The fate of Biden's Build Back Better bill is uncertain. Professor Christelle Khalaf tells NPR's Michel Martin that it could have huge effects on day to day life in this country.
Guyana is a poor country that was a green champion. Then Exxon discovered oil
Guyana, one of South America's poorest countries, is under severe threat by rising seas. That had made it a champion of climate action, but it all changed when ExxonMobil found oil off its waters.
Appeals court temporarily halts Biden vaccine mandate for larger businesses
A federal appeals court on Saturday temporarily blocked the Biden administration's vaccine requirement for businesses with 100 or more workers.
Week In Politics: House passes $1 trillion infrastructure bill
We look at the latest push - and resistance - to the passage of President Biden's $1.75 trillion social spending bill, as well as what this week's elections mean for the Democratic party.
House passes stripped-down infrastructure bill, pushing off many of Biden's wants
The House passed the trillion-dollar legislation known as the "Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill" and set up another vote for President Biden's "Build Back Better" plan.
Democrats are seeking largest ever investment in affordable housing
The U.S. is facing its worst affordable housing crisis in generations. The heart of the problem is we just doesn't have enough homes. There's too much demand and not enough supply.