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Record fine for Australian airline
From the BBC World Service: A court in Australia has handed the airline Qantas a record fine — just under $59 million USD — for illegally laying off 1,800 ground staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. A…
Published on 1 week, 1 day ago
The White House makes a play for Intel
President Trump reportedly has floated a plan that would have the U.S. government take partial control of Intel, the ailing chipmaking giant. We look at how a potential deal might shake out and what …
Published on 1 week, 4 days ago
Target and Ulta announce breakup
Target and Ulta have announced an end to their partnership, effectively closing hundreds of Target-based Ulta locations opened since 2021. We look at how differing business models and clientele led t…
Published on 1 week, 4 days ago
China Hosts Humanoid Robot Games
From the BBC World Service: The world's first humanoid robot games in China involve soccer, dancing, and boxing. But it's not just about the sport; the event is also designed to attract investment. T…
Published on 1 week, 4 days ago
When government data is called into question
President Donald Trump fired the commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics earlier this month, claiming that the monthly jobs numbers — which were revised downward — were “rigged” to make him lo…
Published on 1 week, 5 days ago
So your house burned in the wildfires. Would you rebuild with wood?
In addition to the many considerations surrounding cost, those who lost homes in this year's California wildfires may also be looking for an environmentally-friendly way to rebuild that's able to wit…
Published on 1 week, 5 days ago
No agreement reached on plastic pollution
From the BBC World Service: Talks on the world’s first legally binding treaty to end plastic pollution are coming to an end, and so far, there's no deal. What are the major sticking points, and what'…
Published on 1 week, 5 days ago
Is there a cost if economists face pressure to back up Trump?
Recently, President Donald Trump fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics after revisions depicted a weaker job market than initially thought. This week, Trump called on the CEO of Goldman Sa…
Published on 1 week, 6 days ago
The history of — and present threats to — Social Security
Social Security turns 90 tomorrow. Some 74 million Americans receive the benefits, and a new survey shows that 65% of retirees rely on them. Roughly 40% of Americans have no retirement savings at all…
Published on 1 week, 6 days ago
Rolls-Royce looks to AI, nuclear tech to power its future
From the BBC World Service: United Kingdom-based engineering giant Rolls-Royce first made its name in luxury cars, but after selling its motor business nearly 30 years ago, it’s now known for its air…
Published on 1 week, 6 days ago