Cummins CEO Discusses How U.S.-China Trade War Is Affecting The Engine Manufacturer
NPR’s Ailsa Chang speaks with Tom Linebarger, CEO of American engine-maker Cummins, about the cumulative impacts of the ever-escalating U.S.-China trade war.
Hurricane Dorian Strengthens As It Gets Closer To Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands
On Wednesday Tropical Storm Dorian strengthened into a category 1 hurricane. The storm is close to both the eastern edges of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Trump Administration Opens Door To Dropping Florida’s Key Deer From Endangered List
U.S. Fish and Wildlife officials recommended that Key Deer be “delisted due to recovery,” but advocates say the Key Deer population was hard hit by Hurricane Irma and its aftermath.
Purdue Pharma Considers Converting To A Public Trust Amid Lawsuits Over Opioid Crisis
NPR’s Ailsa Chang talks with Charles Tatelbaum, director at Tripp Scott law firm, about what the Purdue Pharma settlement would mean for the company, the plaintiffs and the Sackler family.
Drug Firms Accused Of Fueling Opioid Crisis In Talks To Reach Legal Settlements
Purdue Pharma, Johnson & Johnson and other drug firms accused of fueling the nation’s opioid epidemic are in talks trying to reach legal settlements that could reach tens of billions of dollars.
Charlottesville Victims Use Post-Slavery KKK Law To Go After Hate Groups
Two years ago, a rally in Charlottesville exposed the violence of the nation’s white nationalist movement. Now, victims of that violence want the courts to hold the organizers accountable.
Sand, Sunscreen and… Sharks! Cape Cod Beach Towns Do More To Keep People Safe
One year after a young man died in a shark attack, Cape Cod beach towns are adding emergency services and high tech detection. An influx of great whites followed a rebound in the seal population.
Millions Could Be Diverted From FEMA To Pay For Detention Beds
NPR’s David Greene talks to ex-FEMA administrator Craig Fugate about the news that DHS will be taking money out of FEMA’s disaster relief fund to pay for the detention of migrants at the border.
Purdue Pharma Is In Talks To Settle Multiple Opioid Lawsuits
Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, faces billions of dollars in potential liability for its role in the nation’s opioid crisis.
New Hampshire Wants Wendy Auger To Turn In Her Vanity Plate
Many parents say, “Pee before we go.” Wendy Auger gets fun reactions to her 15-year-old license plate that reads: PB4WEGO. Seacoastonline.com reports excretory acts can’t be referenced on N.H. plates.
This Digital Sheriff Helps Cities Wrangle Airbnb Rules
Cities are struggling to enforce rules around everything from problem party houses to investors pushing up housing costs. An entrepreneur is helping local officials deal with these short-term rentals.
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