Coronavirus Is Driving Irrational Purchases In Hong Kong
In Hong Kong, authorities have instituted a mandatory 14-day quarantine for everyone coming from China — even those who have no symptoms.
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Black News Channel Is A Venue For Missing African American Voices, Co-Founder Says
The Black News Channel is a 24-hour television news channel that launches on Monday. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with the networks co-founder and chairman, J.C. Watts.
Tariffs On Nails Seek To Remedy Issues Caused By Earlier Tariffs
The Trump administration is imposing new tariffs this weekend on certain imported products made from steel and aluminum. The move is designed to clean up a problem created by earlier tariffs.
British Airways Sets Record, Crossing The Atlantic In Under 5 Hours In Strong Winds
Propelled by the jet stream, Flight BA112 topped a ground speed of 800 mph, by one expert's estimate. It traveled from New York's JFK to London's Heathrow in 4 hours, 56 minutes overnight Saturday.
Judge Hands Down Harshest Penalty Yet From College Admissions Scandal
Prosecutors told the court that they considered Douglas Hodge, the ex-CEO of PIMCO, among the "most culpable" of the parents charged. He has been sentenced to nine months in prison.
NASA Calls For Reviews Of Boeing Spacecraft After Software Bugs Plague Test Flight
A NASA investigation of Boeing's newest space capsule has found numerous software bugs that the agency says should have been found in internal testing — and not an unmanned space flight.
Huawei's Chief U.S. Security Officer Downplays The Company's National Security Threat
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Andy Purdy, the chief security officer for Huawei in the United States. The telecom company has been accused of being a Chinese spy operation.
How Digital Billboards Target Passersby (Hint: It's Cellphone Data)
More and more digital billboards are popping up around the U.S. Many are tracking us through our cell phones — similar to what happens online. Here's a close look at one in Times Square.
Hiring Picks Up As Employers Add 225,000 Jobs In January
U.S. employers added more jobs than expected last month, while the unemployment rate inched up to 3.6%. Unusually warm weather contributed to job gains for construction workers.
From Delivery Trucks To Scooter-Moving Vans, Fleets Are Going Electric
Lime is all about electric vehicles — battery-powered scooters, that is. But now the company is also going to use plug-in vans for behind-the-scenes operations. And it's far from alone.