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
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
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
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
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
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
Culture-building or cost-cutting? Amazon's return-to-office order raises questions, fears Monica Nickelsburg
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell says the economy is ending 2024 on a positive note NPR's Leila Fadel talks to David Wessel, director of the Hutchins Center on Fiscal and Monetary Policy at the Brookings Institution, about the U.S. economic outlook for 2025. Leila Fadel
2024 saw one of the slowest housing markets in 30 years. What will 2025 bring? Housing has become one of the country's thorniest issues. We take a look back at the year, and at what 2025 may bring. Laurel Wamsley
Big Lots reaches deal to keep hundreds of U.S. stores open Big Lots said Friday it will be sold to Gordon Brothers Retail Partners, a firm that specializes in distressed companies. The Associated Press