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How Apple turbocharged China's development

Greg Rosalsky

A new book raises the specter that corporate offshoring of manufacturing may have undermined America's lead in technological innovation and even its national security.

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10 ways travel insiders deal with annoying flight delays
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Homelessness is top of mind for many Californians. Why does the proposed budget eliminate funding for it?
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Press group sues L.A., alleging police abuse of reporters at ICE rallies

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Health

AvKare recalls over-the-counter eye drops after FDA audit

Alana Wise

Customers are encouraged to stop using several eye irritation products, including gels and artificial tears.
Economy

Walmart says higher prices from tariffs coming as soon as this month

Alina Selyukh

The world's largest retailer says it won't be able to absorb all the costs from higher tariffs on imported goods, particularly from China. Already in April, shoppers began tightening their budgets as retail spending did not grow much compared to March.
Politics

Under attack, public media makes its case to Congress and the courts

David Folkenflik

Nearly 200 officials from public radio stations across the country are descending on Capitol Hill to seek to convince lawmakers to maintain funding for public broadcasting despite President Trump's campaign against it.
National

Ford recalls nearly 274,000 SUVs due to issues with loss of brake function

The Associated Press

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the front brake lines in the SUVs "may be in contact" with their engine air cleaner outlet pipe due to a potential installation defect.
Economy

U.S. egg prices fall for the first time in months but remain near record highs

The Associated Press

The average price for a dozen Grade A eggs declined to $5.12 last month after reaching a record $6.23 in March. It was the first month-to-month drop in egg prices since October 2024.
Economy

ESPN's new streaming app could replace cable for some but may end up costing them more

Lydia Calitri

ESPN says its subscription plan will cost $29.99 a month. An analyst says that, combined with subscriptions to other streaming services, could drive the cost up to the price of cable packages.
Economy

UnitedHealth Group abruptly replaces CEO Andrew Witty, deepening a terrible year

Maria Aspan

The health care conglomerate is facing mounting financial problems – and ongoing consumer anger over high costs and denied claims.
Economy

Inflation cools in April — but tariffs could upend the picture in coming months

Scott Horsley

Consumer prices in April were up 2.3% from a year ago, the smallest annual increase in more than four years. Grocery prices fell 0.4%, thanks to a large drop in the price of eggs.
Economy

A major toy manufacturer is already nervous about Trump tariffs for holiday season

Nia Dumas

Michel Martin

Jay Foreman, CEO of Basic Fun!, says the Trump administration's shifting tariff policy has created chaos for businesses — and could still disrupt the holiday season.
Economy

Why an economist says temporary U.S.-China tariff deal doesn't ease uncertainty

Obed Manuel

Leila Fadel

Businesses are rushing to import Chinese goods after the U.S. struck a temporary deal. This "stop-go" nature of trade could still mean higher prices and doesn't ease uncertainty, an economist warns.