In the wake of tariffs, cargo at the Port of LA is down 35%
The immediate impact of the cargo decline affects virtually every business around the ports, but port officials say this downturn will soon be felt much more broadly.
America’s air traffic control problem
Newark Liberty International Airport has been a mess the past week, with hundreds of flights cancelled and hundreds more delayed. It was triggered in part by an incident on April…
A controversial experiment on Reddit reveals the persuasive powers of AI
Researchers at the University of Zurich wanted to see how persuasive AI could be -- but did not get permission to do research on the actual humans on Reddit that…
Trump’s tariffs are showing up in Americans’ receipts
Small businesses are scrambling to figure out the cost of tariffs. Most are passing on some of the cost to American customers.
Need help switching appliances from gas to electric? A ‘coach’ can help
Government incentives for climate-friendly upgrades are confusing to navigate, and it can be hard to find businesses that sell them. So a new industry is emerging to help: the decarbonization…
Need help switching appliances from gas to electric? These ‘coaches’ can help
Government incentives for climate-friendly upgrades are confusing to navigate and it can be hard to find businesses that sell them, so a new industry is emerging to help: the decarbonization…
California regulator weakens AI rules, giving Big Tech more leeway to track you
California’s first-in-the-nation privacy agency is retreating from an attempt to regulate artificial intelligence and other forms of computer automation.
Trump uses third countries for removals
The Trump administration is adding Libya to the list of countries that are destinations for migrants deported from the U.S.
Weight Watchers files for bankruptcy protection
Weight Watchers, the brand built on providing support for people who are trying to lose weight, filed for bankruptcy protection. The company is burdened with debt as more customers turn…
His Catholic prayer app is one of the most popular in the world. What’s his take on the conclave?
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with the CEO of Hallow, a Catholic prayer app, about the next pope.