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Japan is racing to reduce its reliance on Chinese rare earths — from dredging the seabed to inventing new magnets — as its prime minister visits the White House this week.

Senate lawmakers grilled sports betting industry officials during a hearing focused on recent cheating scandals, companies' marketing tactics and regulatory battles.

The FTC and 17 states have accused Amazon of using tactics to maintain a monopoly. Independent vendors who do business selling products on Amazon face serious challenges to compete on the platform.

For four days in the Superdome, the Essence Festival conjures an alternate universe where mature R&B performed by seasoned veterans is elevated over material aimed at teenagers.

COMMENTARY:In many industries, a decade is barely enough time to cause dramatic change unless something disruptive comes along – a new technology,…

An irresistible new Hulu series follows the quarter-life growing pains of a lonely South Londoner. It's based on a 2019 novel by showrunner Candice Carty-Williams.

http://66.225.205.104/SG20090813.mp3A war over lunch meat is taking place in Charlotte. Twelve Harris Teeter stores in the Charlotte area recently stopped…

The North Carolina Health Department is warning of widespread norovirus outbreaks and urging people to wash their hands more thoroughly. Norovirus is…

Officials in North Carolina say they've seized $800,000 in counterfeit merchandise at shopping centers and flea markets.The Raleigh News & Observer…

http://66.225.205.104/CT20080402.mp3 Show Business: The Road to Broadway Today, we'll talk about the uncertainty, risk and gamble involved in a Broadway…

NPR's Scott Simon talks to dancers with the New York City Ballet who are starring in this year's Nutcracker ballet. He also speaks with legendary ballerina Maria Tallchief, who was the very first Sugar Plum Fairy in the NYCB's production of Nutcracker 50 years ago.

Plastics have been touted as a miracle material by some, and criticized as artificial and toxic by others. But, nowadays, it's hard to imagine life without plastics: Cars, textiles, televisions, computers and food containers all have plastic parts. But synthetic plastics are a relatively new invention; production of consumer plastics didn't really take off until after World War II.

Boeing machinists voted Friday to accept a slightly revised offer that union rank-and-file rejected in the fall. Union leaders say they want to preserve pay and benefits, but they feared if machinists didn't accept the offer, Boeing would consider moving production of the 777X elsewhere.

Shein and Temu, two China-based retailers famous for very cheap products, say they will raise their prices because of Trump's trade policy.

A fire broke out at Theatre Charlotte overnight Monday, causing significant damage to the theater's auditorium, including its seating, floors, ceiling and technical equipment.

Here's what the presidential candidates' policies are on handling COVID-19, from testing to a vaccine.

After decades of saying "hej" to the world, it's time for Ikea's famous catalog to say adjö. But many fans say they're disappointed by the move.

Actors' Equity is allowing theaters in the Berkshires region of Massachusetts to put on performances this summer. The theaters plan two live shows with limited audiences and safety protocols in place.

Organized agricultural crime rings have long targeted California's pistachio and almond growers. Theft is becoming more of a serious concern as production has increased within the past few years.