Boeing's 737 Max woes could hit Renton hard If Boeing has to reduce or halt production of the 737 Max, it would be a big deal for the aviation sector and an even bigger deal in the town where the MAX planes are made: Renton. John Ryan
Facebook Faces More than A Fine From Regulators Is Facebook a monopoly? NPR's Rachel Martin talks to FTC Commissioner Noah Phillips about the agency's investigation into the social media giant for potential antitrust violations.
As the 737 Max crisis grows, Boeing faces crucial decisions about production in Renton Kim Malcolm talks with aviation journalist Jon Ostrower about the latest developments in Boeing's 737 MAX crisis. Kim Malcolm
Boeing may shut down 737 Max production line in Renton If the 737 Max is not back in service by the end of the year, Boeing may reduce or even stop production of the 737 Max, CEO Dennis Muilenburg told investors in an early morning call. Carolyn Adolph
FTC: Facebook's Zuckerberg Must Give Progress Reports To Regulators The FTC and Facebook entered a new settlement over privacy violations. CEO Mark Zuckerberg must give quarterly progress reports directly to regulators. Facebook must also pay a $5 billion fine. Aarti Shahani
As 737 Max Grounding Drags On, Boeing's Bottom Line Takes A Hit Four months after its top-selling 737 Max airliner was grounded worldwide, Boeing announced a 35% drop in revenues and a loss of $2.9 billion in the second quarter. Jim Zarroli
Walmart Remakes 'Loser' Birthday Cake Elizabeth Jones of Missouri was turning two, and her mom asked Walmart to make a cake that read: "Happy Birthday Lizard." That's her nickname. The cake, instead, read: "Happy Birthday Loser."
News Brief: Robert Mueller, DOJ's Tech Review, Pa. School's Lunch Debt Ex-special counsel Robert Mueller testifies Wednesday before 2 House panels. DOJ launches a review into major tech firms. And, a Pennsylvania school district rebuffs donor efforts to pay lunch debts. Steve Inskeep
Justice Department Begins Review Of Whether Big Tech Is Too Powerful The Justice Department is launching a wide-ranging antitrust review of big tech companies. The inquiry will consider concerns raised about "search, social media and some retail services online." Aarti Shahani
As NHL moves in, Seattle's Northgate mall is clearing out It’s a new beginning for the oldest mall in the region. But it feels like an end to many shoppers, walking into familiar stores like Eddie Bauer or Famous Footwear, only to find final sale signs and thinning stock. Carolyn Adolph