U.S. Commerce secretary says $8.5B Intel grant is a national security and economy win NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to United States Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo about the CHIPS act and the $8.5 billion grant awarded to Intel to help build semiconductor chip factories. Erika Ryan
Boeing urges employees to 'speak up' about product safety. But what impact does a whistleblower really have? Former Boeing Quality Manager John Barnett's recent death has renewed conversations about whistleblower safety and impact. Libby Denkmann
As Seattle lost 10K Amazon employees, the company added corporate workers in Bellevue Amazon’s Seattle headcount shrunk significantly over the past few years, while the tech giant steadily added employees in nearby Bellevue. Monica Nickelsburg
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, projects three rate cuts later this year The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Wednesday, but policymakers signaled they still expect to start cutting rates later this year. Scott Horsley
In a boost for EVs, EPA finalizes strict new limits on tailpipe emissions The Biden administration says it is imposing the "strongest-ever" tailpipe emission rules to protect public health and fight climate change. Michael Copley
Booming: Seattle's 15-minute makeover, TikTokers fear ban, what's missing from your neighborhood Who killed the 15-minute city? And what will it take to get it back? Lucy Soucek
The moment the steel industry changed in the U.S. Last year U.S. Steel announced it would be sold to Nippon Steel, a Japanese steel company. U.S. Steel's journey from its perch as the biggest company in the country to this moment started decades ago. Erika Beras
Sports Illustrated will continue its print edition under a new publisher Minute Media took over on Monday after reaching a licensing agreement with Authentic Brands Group. What this means for the writers and others who produce Sports Illustrated remains to be seen. The Associated Press
United Airlines CEO tries to reassure customers that the airline is safe In a memo to customers, CEO Scott Kirby tried to reassure travelers that safety is the airline's top priority. He said the airline was already planning an extra day of training for pilots. The Associated Press
Pregnant stingray Charlotte brings in traffic, business to North Carolina town Charlotte the stingray in a small North Carolina aquarium has been attracting visitors since she got pregnant without a mate. Businesses in Hendersonville are delighted by the influx. Lydia Wilson