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Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailPorsche's $100 million EV alternativeMore than 70% of Porsche cars ever made are still on the road, according to some estimates. But to protect that heritage with electric vehicles on the rise, the German automaker has invested $100 million in eFuels, a class of carbon-neutral synthetic energy. Opponents are skeptical, calling eFuels expensive and inefficient. But Porsche and eFuel maker, HIF Global, believe they can reach large-scale production within a few years and prove skeptics wrong.

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWhy trains keep derailing in the U.S.A string of train derailments have captured the attention of lawmakers in Washington. Corporations within the freight rail industry have redesigned their businesses to maximize efficiency. Some of these strategic corporate decisions may have been involved in a now-infamous February 2023 crash on the Ohio-Pennsylvania border, according to federal regulators. Watch the video to learn why some experts think these changes may adversely affect public health and safety.

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailHow tax money is wasted in the U.S. The U.S. government wasted almost $2.4 trillion on just payment errors over the last two decades, according to the Government Accountability Office. Oversight reports from nonprofits and lawmakers like Rand Paul, R-Ky., claim that billions more are being wasted every year on duplicative and needless programs. So just how much of our taxpayer dollar is wasted every year and what can be done about it?

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWhy OSHA is investigating Amazon for 'failing to keep workers safe'For years, Amazon warehouse workers have been speaking up about unsafe conditions and how they risk injury to churn out millions of packages every day. Now their claims are being backed up by federal investigators who cited Amazon for "failing to keep workers safe" and new 2022 injury data that shows Amazon workers get injured at a rate of 6.9 for every 100 workers. CNBC spoke with workers who've been hurt and asked the government, and Amazon, what's being done to make these warehouses safer.

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWhy predicting the weather is so hardWeather forecasting is a complicated task for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that begins with collecting billions of observations per day on metrics like temperature and wind speed. This information is then fed into supercomputers that produce weather models that meteorologists use to come up with forecasts. But these models are not perfect. Now, NOAA is exploring buying data as a service from startups like Tomorrow.io and Saildrone to improve its forecasting.

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailThe rise of corporate landlords in the U.S. Some congressional lawmakers want to limit large corporations in the single-family housing market. These groups have been active in the Sun Belt's suburbs, which are traditionally the domain of individual investors. Industry lobbyists claim that new proposals from Washington would worsen the U.S. housing supply. Meanwhile, the Wall Street groups have profited from higher than average rent hikes in their target markets while leveraging government-backed financing and tax credits.

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailInside the U.S. Air Force's E-3G SentryThe E-3 Sentry is nearing the twilight of it's career. The newest version, the E-3G, uses newer electronics and software to keep a watchful eye over friendly and unfriendly skies. But the Air Force is looking towards the future, and the Boeing E-7, a Airborne Early Warning & Control aircraft with a modern design, could be what is needed to keep pace with new threats around the world.

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWhy wealthy Americans love American ExpressArmed with impressive rewards and a loyal customer base, AmEx has achieved impressive growth. The company's revenue has increased over 32% since 2017 and its shares have shown resilience and growth in a tumultuous market. So what is the secret to AmEx's success and where is it headed next?

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailTesla's founders on Elon Musk and the early daysElon Musk is the most famous CEO of Tesla, but he's not the company's founder. The original executives, Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning, founded the company in 2003. CNBC sat down with them to talk about the idea for Tesla Motors, the battery, Elon Musk and building its first car, the all-electric Roadster.

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWhy ADHD diagnoses have skyrocketedThe rate of ADHD diagnoses has been rising in the U.S. for the past two decades, and experts suspect that social media and the pandemic may be a catalyst. More Americans are seeking out treatment, which is straining the health care system. Then, in October, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced there was a shortage of Adderall, both the brand and generic form. Watch the video above to learn more about ADHD and whether the medical system can handle the sharp rise in demand.

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailThe Rise of AtlantaThe metro Atlanta region emerged as a national economic bright spot in recent decades. This sparked a population boom in Atlanta's sprawling suburbs, fueling concerns over equity. The current vanguard of groups in the city are attempting to build with density while preserving affordable housing. Local planners believe that the BeltLine, a 22-mile loop that provides a pedestrian path and community space, will reconnect neighborhoods, providing a bridge to the city's future. 12:26 17 minutes ago

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWhy everyone seems to be getting sickIf it seems like everyone around you is getting sick, you're not imagining it. Covid precautions did lead to lower rates of flu-like illnesses compared to normal, pre-pandemic times. But now that much of America has abandoned preventive measures such as masking, more people are getting sick. One illness is respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, which can affect young children the most. Watch the video to learn more about why this season is starting off with a surge and what to do about it.

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWhat's driving early-voter turnout in AtlantaMany people are watching Atlanta in the lead-up to 2022's midterm elections. Races for key seats in the U.S. Congress alongside a rematch for the state governor's office have animated voters. In addition, serious concerns over such issues as inflation, voting rights, health care and abortion are drawing people to the polls in droves. If Republican candidates manage to flip seats in the U.S. Senate or House of Representatives, a new era of gridlock could unfold in Washington.

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailHow Congress and big businesses can help fight inflationAmericans look to the country's most powerful bank, the Federal Reserve, to combat inflation. But the Federal Reserve does not have to take on the battle alone. Fiscal policy enacted by Congress and power wielded by big business can help fight rising costs. Watch the video above to learn more about how corporations and Congress influence inflation, why the Fed doesn't have to take on rising costs alone and what it will take to normalize the U.S. economy.

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWhy Starbucks is growing in ItalyIn 2018, Starbucks opened its first store in Italy, a 25,000-square-foot roastery in Milan. Despite being inspired by Italian coffeehouse culture, the American chain faced resistance when entering the country. Since then, the company has opened a total of 20 stores in Italy and plans to open five more before the end of 2022. Will the country that invented espresso embrace the world's largest coffee chain?

From groceries to used cars and airline tickets—the prices for everyday goods and services have skyrocketed in 2022. That has prompted policymakers to drastically recalibrate monetary policy in an attempt to thwart inflation's damage to consumers' paychecks. One of the most widely cited tools at their disposal is the consumer price index, also known as the CPI. The consumer price index is the average change in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services over time. Watch the video above to find out how the Bureau of Labor Statistics calculates the CPI, and what it means when it comes to the U.S. economy.

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailHow floating cities and amphibious homes may help coastal towns adapt to sea-level riseA new industry of floating infrastructure is emerging to help adapt to rising sea levels. There are two distinct approaches that are being put forth as possible solutions: retrofitting homes to be amphibious and building floating cities. Would you live in a floating city or retrofit your home so it floats during floods? Watch the video above to learn more about what life could be like in these innovative climate change adaptations.

From the best of times, to the worst of times: The market for initial public offerings has fallen off a cliff in 2022. The decline has been striking given the record level of proceeds raised through public markets just a year prior. U.S.-listed companies raised over $155 billion in proceeds in 2021 through their initial public offerings, according to data from EY and Dealogic. Part of the clog in the IPO pipeline has been caused by the dismal performance of companies that went public in 2021, Gerring said. Watch the video above to find out how the IPO market went from boom to bust in 2022, and whether experts forecast a rebound in 2023.

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