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Captain Explains How He Docks the World’s Biggest Cruise Ship | WSJ Travel Guides

August 04, 2023
 

Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas is the largest cruise ship in the world, coming in five times larger than the Titanic. Every time it docks at Florida’s Port Canaveral, weather conditions, vessel traffic and water depth make this process complicated.

How EVs Are Shaking The Car Parts Supplier Industry -CNBC

August 03, 2023
 

Companies that make parts for internal combustion engines are facing a harsh future. Revenues for ICE cars, and fuel and exhaust systems are all expected to decline 44% through 2027.

Where Thousands Of Tech Workers Went After Mass Layoffs -CNBC

August 02, 2023
 

Tech companies shed more than 386,000 jobs last year and in the first half of this year. And that number is climbing. But while layoffs have taxed workers, a booming artificial intelligence market is giving the industry a renewed sense of optimism.

How China Is Threatening U.S. GPS Dominance -CNBC

July 29, 2023
 

For decades, the United States has been a leader in satellite navigation technology. The U.S. Global Positioning System, or GPS as most of us know it, was originally designed as a military tool, but has also become indispensable in the lives of civilians.

How To Fix America's Labor Shortage -CNBC

July 28, 2023
 

The U.S. economy still has a massive labor shortage. The American Health Association reports 600,000 nurses plan to leave the field by 2027. Even the construction industry will need another 540,000 workers on top of the normal pace of hiring.

How the Federal Reserve Got So Powerful | WSJ

July 26, 2023
 

The Federal Reserve is central to the U.S. economy today, and it’s controlled by just 12 people. Its monetary policies can lower inflation or even spark a recession.

Why It’s So Tough To Determine An Electric Vehicle’s Range -CNBC

July 22, 2023
 

Since the Environmental Protection Agency was founded in 1970, one of its primary tasks has been testing gas burning vehicles - both to see how much they pollute and to tell consumers how many miles per gallon they are liable to get in a car.

How The Cellphone Market Is Transforming | CNBC

July 21, 2023
 

CNBC Marathon explores how the cellphone market is transforming. Made in China. It’s a common phrase known by many. Cellphones, TV screens & game consoles are just some of the millions of electronics manufactured and imported from China to the U.S. daily.

How Working Hours May Be a Recession Indicator | WSJ

July 20, 2023
 

Employees are actually working fewer hours as hiring booms, which could be a sign of incoming layoffs and a possible recession. The current average number of hours worked a week by private-sector employees in jobs like construction, retail and more.

China, Elon Musk and the Space Race to Launch Thousands of Satellites | WSJ U.S. vs. China

July 19, 2023
 

To keep up with Elon Musk’s Starlink and the U.S., China plans to launch thousands of broadband satellites into low-Earth orbit. Of the roughly 8,000 functioning satellites in orbit, about 55% belong to SpaceX’s Starlink.

How Empty Offices Become Apartments In The U.S. -CNBC

July 15, 2023
 

Some U.S. mayors are loosening up rules that determine how developers convert office buildings into apartment complexes. The conversion trend sped up in the 2020s, as the pandemic remote work boom reshaped cities.

Why Citibank Branches Are Closing Around The World -CNBC

July 14, 2023
 

After the company’s collapse during the 2008 recession, Citi’s stock has continuously struggled. Shares of the company saw more than a 30% drop over the last 5 years.

Why Americans Are Obsessed With Peanut Butter

July 13, 2023
 

Since its commercial success in the early 1900s, peanut butter has become a mainstay in American pantries. It is mainly due to its affordability, convenience and taste.

Why Passenger Train Manufacturing Is Booming In The U.S -CNBC

July 12, 2023
 

The United States ranks below many industrialized nations when it comes to ridership on its passenger rail, but investment in U.S. rail is picking up.

What Happened To Skype -CNBC

July 08, 2023
 

At its height, Skype – a telecommunications app founded by Scandinavian entrepreneurs Niklas Zennström and Janus Friis, and Estonian engineers Ahti Heinla, Priit Kasesalu, Jaan Tallinn and Toivo Annus – had 560 million registered users.

Why Apple Is Betting Big On Making iPhones In India -CNBC

July 07, 2023
 

It took seven years for Tim Cook to visit India again after traveling to the fast-growing country in 2016. Last April, the Apple CEO visited New Delhi and Mumbai to open two flagship stores, one in each city.

Why Delta Spent $1 Billion To Upgrade Wi-Fi On Its Planes -CNBC

July 05, 2023
 

Airplane Wi-Fi has been around for decades but its reliability and speeds can vary widely depending on the airline, the route and the type and age of the aircraft.

Why Core Inflation Is Rising in the U.K., But Falling in Other Economies | WSJ

July 01, 2023
 

Core inflation in the U.K. keeps rising while falling or flatlining in other major economies like the U.S. Even though the U.K.’s headline inflation is down, core inflation continues to climb as its consumer-price index rose to 7.1% in May.

How AI Took Center Stage In The Hollywood Writers' Strike -CNBC

June 30, 2023
 

After failing to reach a contract resolution with the studio association, more than 11,000 film and television writers remain on strike.

How A Lawsuit Inspired Apple’s Most Iconic Sounds -CNBC Make It

June 28, 2023
 

From the start-up sound to the camera click, here's how sound designer Jim Reekes created the Apple sounds you hear every day.