Juneau, Alaska, considers cruise ships restrictions The town of Juneau, Alaska, relies on tourism to help drive its economy. But some residents are sick of the crowds caused by cruises in the summer.
Jeep recalls 194,000 plug-in hybrid SUVs over fire risk Jeep is recalling more than 194,000 plug-in hybrid SUVs because they can catch fire with the ignition turned off. The automaker says the risk of fire is reduced when the battery charge is depleted. The Associated Press
At its lowest point in years, Nike strives to recover from slumping sales Nike is bringing a former executive out of retirement to be the new CEO. The company reports to Wall Street on Tuesday just how bad things are. Alina Selyukh
Crypto companies are spending big on the election The crypto industry is pouring money into federal elections this year, hoping for a friendlier next president. Trump is embracing the industry -- and now Harris is also courting the crypto vote. Maria Aspan
Dockworkers plan to strike, shut down 36 ports The International Longshoremen's Association is demanding higher wages and says contract talks aren't progressing.
How the looming port strike could impact truckers About 45,000 dock workers at ports from Maine to Texas are scheduled to walk off the job on Tuesday for the first time since 1977.
A tiny town just got slammed by Helene. It could massively disrupt the tech industry Spruce Pine is a major global supplier of high-purity quartz. It’s an essential ingredient for microchips and solar panels. Scott Neuman
Amazon India workers say they're overworked and mistreated during a brutal heat wave Amazon India says it ensures breaks and worker safety, but workers tell NPR they're pressured not to stop for water or to use the toilet, especially while processing same-day orders. Diaa Hadid
California Gov. Newsom vetoes AI safety bill that divided Silicon Valley The measure, known as SB 1047, was one of the nation’s most far-reaching regulations on the booming AI industry. It would have held AI companies legally liable for harms caused by AI and enabled a "kill switch" if systems went rogue. Bobby Allyn
Why the price of eggs is on the rise again The price of eggs has risen by about 28% in the past year, largely due to outbreaks of avian flu. Those prices could continue to climb during the holidays, as demand for baked goods increases. Ayana Archie
