Microsoft reportedly planning more mass layoffs The layoffs are expected as part of a reorganization of Microsoft's sales department. Monica Nickelsburg
How one veteran executive is trying to survive Corporate America's DEI retreat Chief diversity officer was once a hot job. But now DEI is under attack and executives like Candace Byrdsong Williams, who built a career in diversity, equity and inclusion, are out in the cold. Maria Aspan
Pro-Trump media figures split over the U.S. role in the Israel-Iran conflict Many of President Trump's nominal media allies are breaking with him over his backing of Israel, arguing it will lead to a wider war. Huo Jingnan
Trump will toss TikTok another lifeline, pushing back its sell-by date for a third time Last year, Congress banned the app in the U.S., citing national security concerns and demanding it spin off from its Chinese owner, ByteDance. Trump said he'll once again pause enforcement of the ban. John Ruwitch
Social Security benefits face big cuts in 2033, unless Congress acts Trustees of the Social Security trust fund predict the fund will be exhausted in eight years. Unless Congress acts, Social Security payments will automatically drop by 23% at that time. Scott Horsley
'Labubu' is a plush toy that is causing a frenzy. Here's its origin story Labubus are a global sensation — sparking long lines outside toy stores, selling out online within minutes, and listing for double or triple their original price on resale markets. Here's why. Juliana Kim
In 'Hysterical,' a podcaster unpacks a mysterious contagious illness among teen girls Dan Taberski won a "Podcast of the Year" award for his investigation of a 2011 outbreak of tics and spasms in one high school. He's also the creator of the "Missing Richard Simmons" podcast. Tonya Mosley
A look at the 'golden share' agreement in the U.S. Steel-Nippon Steel partnership NPR speaks with Todd Tucker, director of industrial policy and trade at the Roosevelt Institute, about the Trump administration's unique role in the U.S. Steel-Nippon Steel partnership. Steve Inskeep
Cloudy with a chance of showers? All eyes on Fed's economic forecast today The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady Wednesday. Members of the central bank's rate-setting committee will telegraph their plans for possible rate cuts later this year. Scott Horsley
How Apple turbocharged China's development A new book raises the specter that corporate offshoring of manufacturing may have undermined America's lead in technological innovation and even its national security. Greg Rosalsky
