And, as climate change makes heavy rainfall in London more frequent, Here & Now's Chris Bentley reports on the city's "super sewer" system, designed to keep sewage out of the Thames River.

The government's plan comes as UK businesses worry about the impact of US President Donald Trump's trade tariffs.

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent recently said cheap goods are not the American dream. He's right, and it requires a change in thinking about the economy.

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NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Harvard American Studies Prof. Lizabeth Cohen about how mass consumption and cheap goods became tied to the American dream. Business April 13, 2025 9:00 AM ET ...

Americans love to buy stuff. Whether it’s fast fashion from Temu, party favors from Dollar Tree or the latest Amazon must-haves, many in the U.S. consume a lot of products, which is good for the ...

LONDON and BRUSSELS — China has for years presented an economic challenge for Europe. Now, it could become an economic disaster. It produces a vast array of artificially cheap goods — heavily ...