Mortgages comprise about 70% of household debt. We're told to pay off that debt before retiring. But over three decades, data shows more people are still paying their home loans after retirement, and what is owed has increased dramatically. We'll learn more. But first, we'll hear what's on the agenda for today's U.S.-China trade talks in London and discover why investors are flocking to money market funds.
Marketplace All-in-One - U.S. and China set for trade talks in London
From the BBC World Service: Figures out today for May show China's exports to the U.S. dropped sharply, down nearly 13% from April. That data comes before officials from both countries are due to meet in London for high-stakes trade talks. Last month, talks in Geneva resulted in significantly reduced tariffs. Plus, in Italy, it's the second day of voting on whether to alter residency requirements for citizenship.
Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - Chicago Transit Riders Share Their Hopes And Concerns
Illinois lawmakers missed the deadline to vote on a bill to seal a $770 million budget gap for public transit next year. This has heightened concerns of service cuts of nearly 40% of CTA, Metra and Pace buses and trains. Reset turns to daily CTA rider and strategic advisor for Better Streets Chicago Alex Nelson and Chicago native and lifelong daily CTA rider Maya Roberts to hear their thoughts on the issue.
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Up First from NPR - LA Protests, Federal Judges Toxic Workplaces, Housing Climate Solutions
Immigration raids in Los Angeles spark three days of protests. President Trump deploys the National Guard to the city against the wishes of California Governor Gavin Newsom. As federal judges serve as a check on the power of President Trump's administration, some judges extend their own power over the lives of those who work for them. And, six months after massive fires destroyed entire communities in Los Angeles, NPR kicks off a week of climate solutions reporting with a focus on housing.
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WSJ Minute Briefing - U.S.-China Trade Talks to Focus on Rare-Earth Minerals
Plus: President Trump deploys the National Guard to Los Angeles as clashes between protesters and law enforcement continue. And Apple prepares to kick off its annual developers conference. Luke Vargas hosts.
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Marketplace All-in-One - Federal judge rules AI chatbots don’t have free speech protections — for now
There’s a lawsuit right now that’s testing the question of whether AI chatbots are protected by the First Amendment. And before we get into it, a warning that our story today includes discussion of suicide. Marketplace’s Nova Safo spoke with Jane Bambauer, law professor at the University of Florida, who’s been following this case.
Headlines From The Times - L.A. Tech Scandal, Transit Breakthrough, VC Surge, and Fire Victims Fight Back
A legal battle between a startup founder and a venture capitalist is rocking L.A.’s tech scene. Metro finally opens a long-awaited transit hub to connect travelers to LAX. Venture capital is pouring into Southern California startups, expanding far beyond AI. And wildfire victims are suing major insurers, claiming they were sold policies that left them without enough to rebuild.
WSJ What’s News - National Guard Deploys to L.A. as Protests Continue
A.M. Edition for June 9. President Trump orders the National Guard to protect federal agents and property in Los Angeles as protests stretch into their third night. Plus, as U.S. and Chinese officials meet in London for trade talks the Journal’s Lingling Wei lays out the likely key negotiating points. And Apple tries to confront a growing list of problems, including its artificial-intelligence troubles, as it prepares for its annual Worldwide Developers Conference. Luke Vargas hosts.
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The Daily - Federal Troops Enter L.A. — and the Trump-Musk Feud Hardens
During an extraordinary weekend, President Trump deployed 2,000 troops from the National Guard to suppress protests in Los Angeles against his own immigration policies, and his bitter breakup with the world’s richest man, Elon Musk, entered a new stage of acrimony.
Shawn Hubler, The New York Times’s Los Angeles bureau chief, and Jonathan Swan, a White House correspondent, join Michael Barbaro to walk listeners through an eventful 48 hours.
Guests:
- Shawn Hubler, the Los Angeles bureau chief for The New York Times.
- Jonathan Swan, a White House reporter for The New York Times.
Background reading
- Law enforcement officials fired tear gas and crowd-control ammunition at protesters in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday.
- Mr. Trump’s decision to remove a close associate of Mr. Musk from the running to lead NASA helped doom an extraordinary partnership.
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The Intelligence from The Economist - California screaming: National Guard in LA
Our correspondent reports from LA, where Donald Trump’s decision to send in troops risks inciting further antagonism. The argument is now about far more than immigration. A visual investigation confirms that Myanmar’s junta is still bombing civilian settlements after the deadly earthquake, despite agreeing to a humanitarian ceasefire (9:25). And should kids play contact sports (14:32)?
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