Business and Economic News

White House takes aim at financial protections for military
Documents obtained by NPR show proposed changes that critics say would leave service members vulnerable to getting ripped off when they buy cars.
Trump's Harley boycott call roils Wisconsin primary
President Donald Trump's call for a boycott of Harley-Davidson motorcycles forced Gov. Scott Walker and other Republicans to either criticize the president or stick with the Milwaukee-based company just ahead of Tuesday's primary where Trump allegiance has been a central focus.
Elon Musk says Saudi investment fund could help him take Tesla private
The Tesla CEO, reportedly under scrutiny by federal regulators for earlier statements, says the Saudi fund is looking to diversify away from oil with a bigger investment in the electric car company.
Climate One: Wall Street and Climate Change
Host Greg Dalton interviews three experts on the ways corporations, and their shareholders, can make an impact on climate change and environmental sustainability.
The relentless pace of satisfying fans is burning out some YouTube stars
In the age of fast-paced social media, the pressure to perform has reached new heights. Like many entertainers who dream of reaching the top, YouTube stars are discovering it's not all fun and games.
At shuttered St. Paul bakery, immigration audit left bitter taste
Documents obtained by MPR News detail the rising number of businesses being audited to find unauthorized immigrants. The shutdown of St. Agnes Baking Co. earlier this year shows the cascading effects of the federal crackdown.
For some Facebook employees, free food is coming to an end
Some cities in the Bay Area want to stop tech companies from offering free or discounted food in their cafeterias. The idea is to make employees go to local businesses for their meals.
Berry growers using lasers to stave off thieving birds
Laser beams that sweep erratically across crops have shown promise in protecting harvests from loss caused by birds. But researchers are still studying whether the beams may harm the animals' retinas.