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In suburban Seattle, Boeing keeps on cranking out 737 Max planes
Mar 26, 2019
Despite the international grounding of the aircraft, a Boeing factory in Renton, Washington, has orders to fill.
Steven Spielberg, Reese Witherspoon help launch Apple TV service
by
Ben Bradford
Mar 25, 2019
Usually when Apple hosts one of its “special events” at the Steve Jobs Theater in Silicon Valley, it’s rolling out new products, unveiling the latest iPhone, Mac or Apple Watch on the black stage with dramatic music and slick videos. Today’s event had all of that, plus appearances by Steve Carell, Steven Spielberg and Reese […]
Rent the Runway turns its attention to the home
Mar 25, 2019
The fashion rental company has partnered with West Elm to offer home accessories.
Cities and states are confused about whether CBD products are legal
by
Ben Bradford
Mar 25, 2019
Regulatory confusion clouds the future of cannabidiol products.
Mueller concludes Russia probe, delivers report to Attorney General Barr
Mar 22, 2019
The next steps are up to Barr, Congress and likely the federal courts.
For many second-generation Asian-Americans, academic achievement doesn't translate to professional achievement
by
Erika Beras
Mar 21, 2019
Asian-Americans have the highest percentage of college grads of any minority group. And though they represent just 6 percent of the population, they account for 20 percent of Ivy League students. But once they enter the workforce, it’s a different story. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
Volvo says driver-facing cameras are key to cutting crashes
by
Jack Stewart
Mar 21, 2019
The company is shifting its attention to accident prevention.
For public good, not for profit.
Your employer's podcast wants your attention
by
Kai Ryssdal
, Bennett Purser
and Liz Sanchez
Mar 20, 2019
How podcasting became the biggest corporate craze since the company memo.
Facebook settles 5 advertising discrimination lawsuits
by
Jack Stewart
Mar 20, 2019
It’s no secret that nearly all of Facebook’s revenue comes from advertising. But did you know Facebook is accused of allowing advertisers to discriminate against minorities, women and other protected groups? In some cases, civil rights groups say, Facebook made it possible for housing, job and credit advertisements to post to the feeds of white […]
How to value a life, statistically speaking
Mar 20, 2019
The VSL lets you compare the cost of a regulation to the benefit in probable lives saved.