Business JetBlue issued a first-of-its-kind fine for 'chronically delayed' flights NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Wall Street Journal reporter Alison Sider. The Department of Transportation has fined JetBlue for "chronically delayed" flight performance. Gabriel Sanchez Mary Louise Kelly Patrick Jarenwattananon
Business The 'Planet Money' team examines where ZIP Codes came from The humble ZIP Code shows up in all kinds of surprising places. Planet Money looks at how it was born, how it transformed the mail and talks to one researcher who argues that it's gone too far. Sally Helm
Business Biden formally blocks the sale of U.S. Steel to a Japanese steelmaker President Biden formally blocked the sale of U.S. Steel to a Japanese steelmaker, citing national security concerns. The company said that it may have to cut thousands of union jobs without the sale. Scott Horsley
Business Biden, citing national security concerns, blocks sale of U.S. Steel to Nippon In a statement, President Biden said a deal would have imperiled U.S. supply chains. Critics say the move could backfire, weakening a domestic steelmaker. Scott Horsley Leila Fadel
Business Biden blocks U.S. Steel's sale to Nippon, citing national security concerns The move wasn't unexpected despite efforts by the Japanese government to persuade the Biden administration to approve the sale. NPR Washington Desk
Business Apple to pay $95 million to settle lawsuit accusing Siri of eavesdropping Apple isn't acknowledging wrongdoing in the settlement, which still must be approved by a U.S. District judge. Lawyers in the case have proposed scheduling a Feb. 14 court hearing to review the terms. The Associated Press
Business Could 2025 be another game changing year for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies? Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies surged in 2024 with Bitcoin trading above $100,000 for the first time ever in December. Rafael Nam
Business This is the day Amazon's 'return to office' policy takes effect All of Amazon's office staff must return to the office five days a week. During the pandemic, Amazon let managers choose how many days corporate employees would work in the office. Monica Nickelsburg
Business Ukraine halts transit of Russian gas to Europe after a prewar deal expired Among the hardest-hit will be Moldova, which has brought in emergency measures as residents brace for a harsh winter and looming power cuts. The Associated Press
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