OpenAI releases latest ChatGPT — it can talk, laugh and even sing like a human The latest version of ChatGPT has the internet wondering: Was it meant to make it sound like Scarlett Johansson in the movie Her? Its creators insist the model was not based on the movie. Bobby Allyn
Why United Airlines is rolling out a rebooted safety video United is releasing a new safety video for the first time in years. The refresh comes as airlines struggle to hold the attention of passengers who are distracted by screens of their own. Joel Rose
Another blow to Boeing: Feds say it hasn’t lived up to its deal in the wake of two deadly crashes The Department of Justice announced Tuesday that Boeing has violated a settlement related to the deadly 737 Max 8 crashes in 2018 and 2019. The decision opens the door for potential prosecution and is the latest blow for the company, which faces its most existential crisis in its 108-year history. Hans Anderson
Microsoft’s carbon emissions surge despite goal of becoming ‘carbon negative’ by 2030 Microsoft latest sustainability report card, released Wednesday, reveals a sobering reality: the artificial intelligence revolution is undercutting the tech industry’s efforts to decarbonize. Monica Nickelsburg
Inflation eased and the stock market rallied in April Consumer prices in April were up 3.4% from a year ago — a smaller annual increase than the month before. Scott Horsley
Is this the beginning of the end of beauty pageants? NPR's Juana Summers talks with Amy Argetsinger, author of There She Was: The Secret History of Miss America, about the recent controversy surrounding the resignations of Miss USA and Miss Teen USA. Erika Ryan
Eggs, milk and other grocery prices fall as overall inflation eases Inflation eased a bit last month, according to a report Wednesday from the Labor Department. Consumer prices in April were up 3.4% from a year ago — a smaller annual increase than the month before. Scott Horsley
Consumer Price Index report for April gives an idea of where inflation stands The latest report, will not only give an update on inflation, it could also indicate if the Federal Reserve will resume lowering interest rates. Steve Inskeep
Republicans called for a tough stance on China. Are they happy with new tariffs? NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Republican Rep. John Moolenaar of Michigan about the Biden administration's decision to increase tariffs on Chinese goods.
Nearly 1 out of 5 credit card users have maxed out on their borrowing The Federal Reserve Bank of New York says a growing number of card user are falling behind on their monthly credit card bills. Fallout from years of rising prices and high interest rates. Scott Horsley