REI to stop selling clothes, cookware with 'forever chemicals' PFAS, which stands for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are known as "forever chemicals" because they don't break down over time. They are present in most of the waterproof clothing and cookware sold in the U.S., including at REI stores. Paige Browning
Dylan Lyons, a 24-year-old TV journalist, was killed while reporting on a shooting Spectrum News 13 confirmed that 24-year-old reporter Dylan Lyons was killed while covering a shooting on Wednesday, along with a 9-year-old girl. Her mom and a station photojournalist were injured. Rachel Treisman
NPR says it's cutting jobs by 10% as ad revenue drops NPR must lay off 10% of its workforce to address an advertising shortfall of about $30 million, CEO John Lansing says. Lansing says marketers are nervous about the economy. David Folkenflik
The ripple effects of Russia's war in Ukraine continue to change the world A year after Russia's invasion of Ukraine sparked the largest conflict in Europe since World War II, the repercussions continue to reverberate. Scott Neuman
We're talking about the 4-day workweek — again. It is a mirage or reality? The concept of a perma-long weekend is so attractive. But it's starting to feel like that mirage of an oasis in the desert. We're desperate for some relief but it always seems just out of reach. Lauren Hodges
Arby's+? More restaurants try subscription programs to keep eaters coming back Large chains like Panera and P.F. Chang's as well as neighborhood hangouts are increasingly experimenting with the subscription model as a way to ensure steady revenue and customer visits. The Associated Press
Dozens of U.K. companies will keep the 4-day workweek after a pilot program ends Worker satisfaction went up and revenues remained steady during the six-month trial. Now, nearly all of the 61 companies that took part say they'll continue offering the four-day workweek. Joe Hernandez
With office employees gone, downtown Seattle residents became the neighborhood's economic lifeblood Downtown Seattle was decimated by the pandemic. Office buildings are 22% vacant right now — that’s like one in five towers being dark. But the downtown core is showing surprising signs of life. Joshua McNichols
After East Palestine disaster, Buttigieg calls for stronger railroad safety rules Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has accused freight rail operator Norfolk Southern of putting profits in front of human lives. This follows strong criticism of Buttigieg from Republicans.
To be a happier worker, exercise your social muscle The pandemic spotlighted the connection between work and well-being. A way to boost happiness at work is stronger connections with colleagues. (Story aired on All Things Considered on Feb. 18, 2023.) Rhitu Chatterjee
