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FBI director says the threat from China is 'more brazen' than ever before

FBI Director Christopher Wray, seen here speaking at a news conference in November, accused Beijing of stealing American ideas and innovation and launching massive hacking operations. Andrew Harnik/AP file photo hide caption

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National Security

FBI director says the threat from China is 'more brazen' than ever before

FBI Director Christopher Wray said the bureau is opening new cases to counter Chinese intelligence operations every 12 hours or so.

Ohio ad campaign uses edgy billboards to try to lure businesses from other states

A billboard in Seattle reads: Live where you can actually save for a rainy day. A spokesperson told cleveland.com that people want to flee the coasts, and Ohio wants to be the low-cost replacement.

Ohio ad campaign uses edgy billboards to try to lure businesses from other states

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The idea of a digital dollar raises concerns over security and privacy

Payments are increasingly being made digitally, using apps like Apple Pay and Venmo. Now, the U.S.government is considering whether to issue its own digital dollar.

The idea of a digital dollar raises concerns over security and privacy

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Joe Rogan has responded to the protests against Spotify over his podcast

Neil Young (left) in 2016 and podcaster Joe Rogan in 2012. Spotify said Sunday that it will add content advisories before podcasts discussing the coronavirus. The move follows protests of the music-streaming service that were kicked off by Young over the spread of COVID-19 vaccine misinformation. AP hide caption

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Joe Rogan has responded to the protests against Spotify over his podcast

Rogan responded Sunday, saying in a video on Instagram that he was only seeking to have conversations on his podcast with people who have "differing opinions."

Pandemic spotlights problems with the child care industry

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with daycare owner Brenda Hawkins about the childcare industry and what it's like to be a childcare provider during this difficult time.

Pandemic spotlights problems with the child care industry

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Your Money

How your gig work income could take a hit with new tax rules for payment apps

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary about how new IRS rules governing payment apps and Wall Street's wild week could affect your finances.

How your gig work income could take a hit with new tax rules for payment apps

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It was a wild week for stocks. Should you worry? Here are 4 things to keep in mind

Trading on the New York Stock Exchange and elsewhere suffered an incredibly volatile week as the Federal Reserve gears up to raise interest rates. Allie Joseph/AP hide caption

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It was a wild week for stocks. Should you worry? Here are 4 things to keep in mind

Markets went on such a roller-coaster ride this week that it even stumped the most veteran investors. The Federal Reserve plans to start raising interest rates to tackle inflation.

It was a wild week for stocks. Should you worry? Here are 4 things to keep in mind

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A shot and a swab: New Hampshire to sell at-home COVID tests in liquor outlets

Shown above are rapid at-home COVID-19 test kits ready to be distributed by the GreenRoots environmental protection organization and Chelsea Community Connections in Chelsea, Massachusetts. JOSEPH PREZIOSO/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Coronavirus Updates

A shot and a swab: New Hampshire to sell at-home COVID tests in liquor outlets

New Hampshire Gov. Christopher Sununu says he expects the at-home tests to be available at statewide liquor stores within the next two weeks.

How one venture capitalist fought back against Uber's founder

Uber's CEO Travis Kalanick grew the company fast, but a venture capitalist wanted him out due to scandals. What ensued was a story about the tug-of-war between venture capital and founders in tech.

How one venture capitalist fought back against Uber's founder

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