Feb 25, 2025

Apple’s focus on U.S. manufacturing isn’t exactly new

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Apple announced a $500 billion investment in U.S. operations over the next four years amid the looming threat of tariffs.

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Why Apple just announced a half-trillion dollar investment in the U.S.

by Mitchell Hartman

Feb 25, 2025

The investment will go to everything from building a huge new factory in Texas to make AI data servers to shows and movies for Apple TV.

While Apple says it’ll produce more domestically — especially in cutting-edge software and AI — lots of production spending will still go to China and India.

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About Musk's DOGE email

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

There is still confusion at federal agencies over — and conflicting advice over how to respond to — an ultimatum from government cuts unofficial czar Elon Musk. We’ll hear more.

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A Warmer World

After the pandemic and a few rough winters, snowmobile industry faces uncertainty

by Tyler Scott

Feb 25, 2025

Climate change is changing the sport, and also changing consumer demand for new snowmobiles.

Snowmobilers navigate a trail crossing on a country road near Mancelona, Michigan.

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The team

David Brancaccio Host

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC

Kelly Silvera Executive Producer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Ariana Rosas Producer

Nic Perez Director/Producer

Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer

John Bruington Media Producer

Jesson Duller Media Producer

Brian Allison Technical Director

James Graham Producer, BBC

Jo Critcher Producer, BBC

Naomi Rainey Producer, BBC

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