How influencers are impacting journalism NPR's Eric Deggans speaks to Summer Harlow of the Knight School for Journalism in the Americas and V Spehar of UnderTheDeskNews about the role of influencers in journalism. Eleana Tworek
5 financial habits to leave behind for a more prosperous new year As we say goodbye to 2024, let's also bid farewell to some less-than-ideal money habits: impulse purchases, out-of-control credit card debt and the trap of lifestyle creep. Malaka Gharib
Net neutrality is struck, ending a long battle to regulate ISPs like public utilities A U.S. Court of Appeals this week ruled that the FCC did not have legal authority to revive the so-called net neutrality rules that were first introduced a decade ago under the Obama Administration. Emma Bowman
JetBlue issued a first-of-its-kind fine for 'chronically delayed' flights NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Wall Street Journal reporter Alison Sider. The Department of Transportation has fined JetBlue for "chronically delayed" flight performance. Gabriel Sanchez
The 'Planet Money' team examines where ZIP Codes came from The humble ZIP Code shows up in all kinds of surprising places. Planet Money looks at how it was born, how it transformed the mail and talks to one researcher who argues that it's gone too far. Sally Helm
Biden formally blocks the sale of U.S. Steel to a Japanese steelmaker President Biden formally blocked the sale of U.S. Steel to a Japanese steelmaker, citing national security concerns. The company said that it may have to cut thousands of union jobs without the sale. Scott Horsley
Biden, citing national security concerns, blocks sale of U.S. Steel to Nippon In a statement, President Biden said a deal would have imperiled U.S. supply chains. Critics say the move could backfire, weakening a domestic steelmaker. Scott Horsley
Biden blocks U.S. Steel's sale to Nippon, citing national security concerns The move wasn't unexpected despite efforts by the Japanese government to persuade the Biden administration to approve the sale. NPR Washington Desk
Apple to pay $95 million to settle lawsuit accusing Siri of eavesdropping Apple isn't acknowledging wrongdoing in the settlement, which still must be approved by a U.S. District judge. Lawyers in the case have proposed scheduling a Feb. 14 court hearing to review the terms. The Associated Press
Could 2025 be another game changing year for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies? Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies surged in 2024 with Bitcoin trading above $100,000 for the first time ever in December. Rafael Nam
