PG&E's Blackouts Panic California's Vulnerable Population
Planned power outages in Northern California are entering their third day. People who depend on electricity for medical devices are struggling to cope.
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The Boom And Bust Of Iceland's Tourism Bubble
The now-defunct budget airline WOW got Iceland hooked on tourism. The island nation's economy was reshaped by the tourism boom, and WOW's bankruptcy is changing things again.
International Politics Barges Into The World Of Video Games
An e-sports player was suspended for supporting Hong Kong protesters. Blizzard, the U.S. corporation running Hearthstone is being criticized. But one of its owners is Tencent, a Chinese company.
Hong Kong Protests Put U.S. Businesses In A Tough Spot With China
American businesses from Apple to Vans are increasingly under pressure when it comes to doing business in China. The Hong Kong protests are the latest flashpoint in a touchy relationship with Beijing.
News Brief: Turkey-Kurds Battle, Impeachment Poll, U.S. Businesses In China
The Turkish assault in northern Syria continues. A new NPR poll shows a slim majority of Americans approve of the Trump impeachment inquiry. And, why U.S. companies are caught in China's cross hairs.
Trade Issues Have Divided Democrats, So Where Do The 2020 Candidates Stand?
President Trump has taken dramatic action on trade. His potential 2020 rivals are on the record about what they would do regarding tariffs and trade deals that could dramatically impact the economy.
Has The Trade War Taken A Bite Out Of China's Economy? Yes — But It's Complicated
China's economic growth has been slowing down for years. Tariffs have contributed to slower growth since early 2018, when the economic standoff began, but it's hard to pinpoint how much.
Loot Boxes Are A Lucrative Game Of Chance, But Are They Gambling?
Loot boxes are mystery boxes purchased through video games, and they are a multi-billion dollar industry. But are they gambling and should they be legal?
The Great Legacy Of The Great Recession
For some, the economy roared back after the recession. But some never recovered.
PG&E Cuts Power In California To Avoid Sparking Wildfires
Power continues to be shut off in large parts of northern and central California. The blackouts have begun in some of the region's larger cities: Oakland and San Jose.