Nov 21, 2024

The DOJ has a plan for Google

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Why the U.S. wants the tech giant to sell its Chrome browser, and what AI has to do with it. Plus, the Leading Economic Index is looking a bit brighter.

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The Conference Board’s index of indicators is down ... again

by Mitchell Hartman

Nov 21, 2024

But the LEI's declines are slowing and it's no longer warning of a recession ahead. Plus, other economic indicators are looking positive.

Even if the LEI doesn't look great, other indicators, like the job market and the stock market, are strong.

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Google has an unfair advantage when it comes to AI, Department of Justice alleges

by Caleigh Wells

Nov 21, 2024

The complaint has a lot to do with Google's Chrome web browser and dominant position in the search market.

The DOJ's plan to break up google includes forcing the company to sell Chrome.

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The key to running Save the Children: supply chain management

by Kai Ryssdal and Andie Corban

Nov 21, 2024

Janti Soeripto, CEO of Save the Children U.S., discusses the challenges of moving goods and making high-stakes decisions in response to crisis.

"Getting stuff from A to B on time, in full, with good quality, at optimal cost is exactly what is required in this sector," says Janti Soeripto, CEO of Save the Children U.S.

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The EV market has growing pains, here and abroad

by Stephanie Hughes

Nov 21, 2024

Ford is cutting 4,000 jobs in its European workforce, noting that the industry shift to electric vehicles has been “highly disruptive.”

"We need to have lower-cost vehicles" in the EV market, says Tallis Blalack, an electrified roadways consultant.

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A Warmer World

Is the Florida insurance market really "stabilizing"?

by Amy Scott

Nov 21, 2024

After years of rising premiums, policyholders may see some relief.

Karen Clark, who runs a catastrophe modeling firm, expects claims from Hurricane Milton will be lower than her company’s initial estimate of $36 billion. Above, a home devastated by Milton in Manasota Key, Florida.

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Music from the episode

The Widow Unknown Mortal Orchestra

Philodendron Fields Monster Rally

Carefully Little People

Ordinary Pleasures Toro y Moi

Angel in the Snow Elliott Smith

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer II

Andie Corban Producer I

Sarah Leeson Producer I

Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

Sofia Terenzio Associate Producer I

Jordan Mangi Assistant Digital Producer

Nicholas Guiang Assistant Producer

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