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Friday

Economy

As the economy stalls, big tech companies prepare for tougher times

The pandemic fueled a tech boom, but now tech companies are scaling back hiring and hunkering down for a tougher economy than expected.

As the economy stalls, big tech companies prepare for tougher times

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Wednesday

Tuesday

Facebook is making radical changes to keep up with TikTok

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Technology

Facebook is making radical changes to keep up with TikTok

Facebook is overhauling its flagship app and Instagram to be more like the video platform that's so popular with Gen Z. Some people, like Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner, say it's trying too hard.

Facebook is making radical changes to keep up with TikTok

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Tuesday

Twitter's lawsuit against Elon Musk will go to trial in October

Elon Musk's tweets mocking Twitter's lawsuit are displayed on a smartphone with Twitter logo in the background in this illustration photo taken on July 18, 2022. CHRIS DELMAS/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Technology

Twitter's lawsuit against Elon Musk will go to trial in October

A Delaware judge ruled the trial will last for five days in October, giving Twitter an early victory in its legal battle against the Tesla CEO. The company had argued that any delay would hurt it.

Tuesday

Twitter takes Elon Musk to court, accusing him of bad faith and hypocrisy

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Technology

Twitter takes Elon Musk to court, accusing him of bad faith and hypocrisy

The social media company is asking a Delaware court to force the world's richest man to follow through on his agreement to buy it for $44 billion.

Twitter takes Elon Musk to court, accusing him of bad faith and hypocrisy

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Monday

Saturday

Business

Twitter says it will take Elon Musk to court over canceled purchase of the company

Elon Musk's battle with Twitter escalates after the billionaire Tesla CEO said he was calling off his $44 billion purchase agreement.

Twitter says it will take Elon Musk to court over canceled purchase of the company

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Friday

Elon Musk wants out of the Twitter deal. It could end up costing at least $1 billion

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Technology

Elon Musk wants out of the Twitter deal. It could end up costing at least $1 billion

The billionaire Tesla CEO has changed his mind about buying Twitter, but it's not so easy to walk away from the legal agreement he signed with the social network.

Elon Musk wants out of the Twitter deal. It could end up costing at least $1 billion

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Sunday

Author Interviews

'The Pallbearer's Club:' a memoir on friendship — and a vampire thriller

Is it a memoir of a man's relationship with a friend or with a New England vampire? NPR's Shannon Bond talks to Paul Tremblay about his deliciously confusing thriller, "The Pallbearer's Club."

'The Pallbearer's Club:' a memoir on friendship — and a vampire thriller

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Your Money

How much more will your July 4 barbecue cost this year?

NPR's Shannon Bond talks with David Branch, co-author of a new report about why that July 4 barbecue is going to cost a lot more this year.

How much more will your July 4 barbecue cost this year?

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National

Minnesota legalized THC edibles and infused drinks ... by accident?

NPR's Shannon Bond speaks to reporter Ryan Faircloth of The Star Tribune about the legalization of edibles and drinks infused with the cannabis ingredient THC in Minnesota.

Minnesota legalized THC edibles and infused drinks ... by accident?

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Law

Supreme Court says police can't be sued for not reading out Miranda rights

NPR's Shannon Bonds speak to public defender Ilona Coleman about the Supreme Court decision protecting police from being sued for not providing a suspect with a Miranda warning.

Supreme Court says police can't be sued for not reading out Miranda rights

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Health Care

One Black abortion clinic fears being further targeted by the justice system

NPR's Shannon Bond speaks to Dr. Sanithia Williams about the concerns of Black abortion providers now that the U.S. Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade.

One Black abortion clinic fears being further targeted by the justice system

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Music Interviews

Vieux Farka Touré helped introduce Malian music to the U.S. He's back with album 6

NPR's Shannon Bond talks with Malian guitarist Vieux Farka Toure, known as "the Hendrix of the Sahara," about his new album.

Vieux Farka Touré helped introduce Malian music to the U.S. He's back with album 6

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Movie Interviews

'Fire of Love' is the romantic and working relationship of the Kraftt volcanologists

"Fire of Love" is a documentary about volcanologists Katia and Maurice Krafft. NPR's Shannon Bond asks director Sara Dosa about it and about the lives of the Kraffts.

'Fire of Love' is the romantic and working relationship of the Kraftt volcanologists

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