OpenAI and Microsoft are reportedly caught up in protracted behind-the-scenes negotiations that are in danger of boiling over into public conflict. Prosecutors say the man accused of assassinating a Minnesota Democratic lawmaker used online data brokers to help target his victims. And, the Trump Organization unveiled a new venture this week: a mobile service and a smartphone. Marketplace’s Nova Safo is joined by Natasha Mascarenhas at The Information, who explains why.
PBS News Hour - World - Israel threatens Iran’s supreme leader as Trump wavers on entering the war
As the fighting between Israel and Iran now eclipses one week, President Trump said Thursday that he will wait two weeks before deciding whether to get involved, in order to allow space for peace talks that could start as soon as Friday. In the meantime, Israel and Iran show no signs of backing down, with more and more civilians getting caught in the crossfire. Amna Nawaz reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
PBS News Hour - World - Dissecting the strength of Iran’s regime and Trump’s wait-and-see approach to the war
Iran and Israel show no signs of backing down as the conflict continues and more and more civilians get caught in the crossfire. Abbas Milani, director of the Iranian Studies program at Stanford University, joins Amna Nawaz to take a closer look at the state of play in the Israel-Iran war. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Marketplace All-in-One - Home sales grow less competitive
This spring, just 28% of U.S. homes sold above asking price, according to Redfin. That’s the lowest spring rate since 2020. The trend toward selling at or below asking price is good news for buyers. In this episode, why buyer competition — in some places — has thinned out. Plus: Federal cuts threaten childcare centers for government workers, Oklahoma teens learn about gambling risks in the classroom and we explain the difference between leading and trailing economic indicators.
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Marketplace All-in-One - Black-owned businesses weather yo-yoing support
Following the murder of George Floyd, the social justice movement it accelerated led to a wave of support for Black-owned businesses — from consumers, banks, and big corporations. But a lot of that support has faded away. Today, we'll hear how small business owners have grappled with the ebbs and flows. Plus, as films and television shows opt to film in places like Georgia or New York, businesses in Los Angeles say the move away from Hollywood is hitting their bottom line.
Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - Chicago and Reset Celebrate Caribbean Heritage Month in Chicago
June is Caribbean-American Heritage Month, so Reset takes the moment to explore the cuisine of the islands – including Jamaican staple ackee and saltfish – with a special guest.
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Marketplace All-in-One - On reparations: How much is owed Black Americans today?
Last month, Marketplace's Mitchell Hartman visited Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he reported on the history of the area's “Black Wall Street” and its destruction during the Tulsa Race Massacre more than a century ago. The city's mayor recently announced a $105 million reparations plan. Tulsa joins a number of localities addressing the racial wealth gap, but if addressed federally, the sum would have to be closer to $16 trillion. We'll hear more. But first: how to tell how factories are navigating tariff pivots.
Marketplace All-in-One - Will he or won’t he?
From the BBC World Service: Oil prices influence the prices of many goods that we buy. Now, mixed signals from President Donald Trump about whether to get involved in the conflict between Israel and Iran are causing volatility in global oil prices and adding to overall economic uncertainty. And, we'll look at how key industries in Thailand are feeling about the prospect of steep U.S. tariffs.
Marketplace All-in-One - Malawi looks to tech to solve teacher shortage
Despite having free primary schools, children in Malawi are lagging behind. According to UNESCO, almost 90% of them cant read a simple sentence at the age of 10, due in part to a shortage of teachers and basic resources. But the government has gone for a high-tech solution — digital tablets.
PBS News Hour - World - Iran rejects Trump’s calls for surrender amid Israel’s ongoing bombardment
In cryptic remarks Wednesday, President Trump wouldn't say whether he's willing to join Israel in its attempt to destroy Iran's nuclear program. The prospect of direct American involvement adds fears of a wider Middle East war while angering some of the president’s Republican allies for violating a campaign promise. Geoff Bennett reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders