Tech Columnist Farhad Manjoo Laments Uber's Rise As Company Goes Public Farhad Manjoo, an opinion columnist for the New York Times, talks with NPR's Aarti Shahani about the upcoming Uber IPO.
The U.S. Gained 263,000 Jobs In April, Showing A Healthy Economy The U.S. gained 263,000 jobs in April, exceeding expectations and providing fresh evidence that the economy is in good health. The unemployment rate tumbled to 3.6%, the lowest in nearly 50 years. Jim Zarroli
‘A moment of reckoning.’ Microsoft grapples with questions, backlash after sexism email thread On the morning of April 22, Microsoft broadcast a livestream to thousands of employees from Lindsay-Rae McIntyre, Microsoft’s chief diversity officer. She was there talk about the emails. Sydney Brownstone
Facebook Bans Several High-Profile Users Facebook has banned some users known for espousing conspiracy theories and inflammatory rhetoric, among them Alex Jones and Louis Farrakhan. Washington Post reporter Tony Romm talks about the move.
Unemployment Falls To Lowest Level In Almost 50 Years U.S. employers added 263,000 new jobs in April. That's more than analysts were expecting, and it's another sign the economy keeps chugging along after almost a decade of growth. Rachel Martin
Deadline For Iranian Oil Waivers The Trump administration says today marks a new chapter in efforts to drive Iran's oil sales down to zero. It wants China and India to stop importing Iranian crude or face sanctions. Jackie Northam
New Canadian Currency Features Civil Rights Activist, Wins Innovation Award The $10 bill is purple, contains polymers, and is vertically oriented. It features the first image of a Canadian woman on the country's currency. Richard Gonzales
Boeing prepares for lawsuits Boeing says the company’s general counsel J Michael Luttig will now exclusively manage legal issues related to the 737 MAX. Carolyn Adolph
After deadly crane collapse, state investigation begins Kim Malcolm talks with KUOW reporter John Ryan about the investigation into Saturday's crane collapse that killed four people in Seattle. Kim Malcolm
Construction most dangerous industry in Washington state, data says The fatal crane crash in Seattle's South Lake Union came just days after the state was honoring Worker Memorial Day to remember those who died while on the job. Paige Browning