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A John Deere autonomous tractor is on display at CES 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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  • Business

John Deere vows to open up its tractor tech, but right-to-repair backers have doubts

The company behind the iconic green and yellow farm equipment says it wants to make it easier for farmers and independent repair shops to fix problems with its tractors and other products.

January 10, 2023
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  • Joe Hernandez
For the first time in years, some Teslas will qualify for a $7,500 federal tax credit for new electric vehicles. But only some vehicles — and only some buyers — are eligible.

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  • Your Money

Buying an electric car? You can get a $7,500 tax credit, but it won't be easy

The government is offering a hefty tax credit to buyers of electric vehicles, but taking advantage of it is not straightforward. Here's what you need to know.

January 10, 2023
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By:
  • Camila Domonoske
An America flag flies near the Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island.

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  • Economy

New nation, new ideas: A study finds immigrants out-innovate native-born Americans

In a fascinating new study, a group of economists measures the impact of immigrants on American innovation.

January 10, 2023
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  • Greg Rosalsky
A video board at Levi's Stadium shows a message for Damar Hamlin during an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Arizona Cardinals in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023.

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  • National

Damar Hamlin's 'Did We Win?' shirts to raise money for first responders and hospital

The proceeds from the T-shirts will benefit first responders and the University of Cincinnati's Trauma Center where Hamlin had been receiving treatment.

January 10, 2023
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  • Jonathan Franklin
GPB News NPR

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  • Business

New tax credits for electric vehicles kicked in last week

A lot of people may be thinking about buying an electric car this year. Here's what you need to know about price caps, income limits and other rules.

January 09, 2023
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By:
  • Dwane Brown and
  • Camila Domonoske
The British government is set to announce the full details of the single-use plastics ban on Saturday.

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  • Environment

England will ban single-use plastic plates and cutlery for environmental reasons

Environment Secretary Therese Coffey says the new ban will stop pollution from "billions of pieces of plastic." Advocates applaud the move but say it doesn't go far enough on its own.

January 09, 2023
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  • Rachel Treisman
An NPR analysis of data released Jan. 8 by the Small Business Administration shows the vast majority of Paycheck Protection Program loans have been forgiven, despite rampant fraud in the program.

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  • Investigations

How the Paycheck Protection Program went from good intentions to a huge free-for-all

An NPR analysis of data released by the Small Business Administration shows the vast majority of Paycheck Protection Program loans have been forgiven, even though the program was rampant with fraud.

January 09, 2023
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  • Sacha Pfeiffer and
  • Austin Fast
Daranda Hinkey, a member of People of Red Mountain, in Humboldt County, Nev., on July 2, 2022. The planned Thacker Pass lithium mine in northern Nevada, the largest known lithium deposit in the United States, has drawn concerns and protests from environmental groups, Native American tribes and local ranchers.

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  • National

The fate of America's largest lithium mine is in a federal judge's hands

West Coast Native American tribes are suing to stop the proposed lithium mine because they consider the land sacred. Proponents of the Nevada mine see it as vital for electric vehicle production.

January 09, 2023
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  • Kirk Siegler
The pandemic has wrought havoc on the housing market.

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  • National

Buying a home became a key way to build wealth. What happens if you can't afford to?

Owning a home is still a cornerstone of the American dream for many, and a key way to build wealth. What happens when a pandemic and economic headwinds make that feel out of reach?

January 09, 2023
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  • Brianna Scott
Nike was just one of the brands featured in the Eastbay catalog, which is now ending. In its heyday, Eastbay was the place to check out the latest sneakers and sports apparel.

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  • Pop Culture

Bidding a fond farewell to Eastbay, the sneakerhead's catalogue

As Foot Locker prepares to wind down the Eastbay brand and close the catalog, producer Gus Contreras remembers his love for the retailer's shoe catalogs growing up in the 1990s.

January 07, 2023
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By:
  • Gus Contreras
Southwest Airlines says more than 16,700 of its flights were cancelled between Dec. 21-31, which will cost the company as much as $825 million.

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  • Business

Southwest Airlines' holiday chaos could cost the company as much as $825 million

Southwest Airlines says disruptions that led to more than 16,700 cancelled flights over the holidays will have severe financial consequences for the company.

January 06, 2023
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  • Giulia Heyward
Employers are struggling to find young workers to take jobs in the skilled trades.

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  • Your Money

America needs carpenters and plumbers. Gen Z doesn't seem interested

Baby boomers are aging out of jobs they long dominated like builders, farmers, mechanics Young workers aren't clamoring to take their place.

January 06, 2023
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By:
  • Mary Yang
Amazon on Wednesday announced it is planning to lay off more than 18,000 jobs amid a push to cut costs.

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  • Business

Amazon CEO says company will lay off more than 18,000 workers

The layoffs represent the single largest number of jobs cut at a technology company since the industry began aggressively downsizing last year.

January 06, 2023
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By:
  • Bobby Allyn
GPB News NPR

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  • Business

The job market was on a hot streak for much of 2022, but chilly winds are blowing

The Labor Department reports Friday on December's job gains. Despite some high-profile layoff announcements, the overall job market remains tight.

January 06, 2023
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By:
  • Steve Inskeep and
  • Scott Horsley
A "Now Hiring" sign is displayed on a storefront in the Adams Morgan heighborhood in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 07, 2022 .

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  • Economy

The U.S. job market is still healthy, but it's slowing down as recession fears mount

U.S. employers added 223,000 jobs in December, as the unemployment rate dipped to 3.5%. Despite some high-profile layoff announcements, the overall job market remains tight.

January 06, 2023
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  • Scott Horsley
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