Alina Selyukh
Alina Selyukh is a business correspondent at NPR, where she covers retail, low-wage work, big brands and other aspects of the consumer economy. Her work has been recognized by the Gracie Awards, the National Headliner Award and the Society of American Business Editors and Writers. Before joining NPR in 2015, Selyukh spent five years at Reuters, where she covered tech, telecom and cybersecurity policy, campaign finance during the 2012 election cycle, health care policy and the Food and Drug Administration, and a bit of financial markets and IPOs. Previously, Selyukh reported for CNN in Moscow, ABC News in Nebraska, and NationalJournal.com in Washington, D.C. At her alma mater, she helped in the production of a documentary for NET Television, Nebraska’s PBS station. Selyukh began her career in journalism at age 13, freelancing for a local TV station and several newspapers in her home town of Samara in Russia. She received a bachelor’s degree in broadcasting, news-editorial and political science from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
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The Daily's Verdict
This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.
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- Alina Selyukh is a business correspondent at NPR, where she covers retail, low-wage work, big brands and other aspects of the consumer economy.
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Recent Articles
New CFPB Regulations for Buy Now, Pay Later: Consumer Protections Extended to BNPL Lenders
Broke On: Wednesday, 22 May 2024The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has announced new regulations for buy now, pay later (BNPL) lenders, effective in two months. These rules require BNPL providers to offer the same protections as credit card companies, including dispute resolution and refunds for returned purchases. With half of shoppers aged 25 to 44 using BNPL and potential spending reaching $84 billion in 2023, the CFPB aims to ensure fair treatment for consumers amidst growing competition and outstanding consumer credit. 
Peloton Announces Layoffs and New CEO Search Amidst Financial Struggles and Safety Concerns
Broke On: Thursday, 02 May 2024Peloton, the luxury fitness equipment company, announced a 15% workforce reduction and search for a new CEO as it struggles to adapt beyond selling expensive bikes and faces financial challenges. Layoffs aim to align costs with business size and generate sustained positive free cash flow. Peloton reported over 3 million paid subscriptions but faced safety crises resulting in recalls, fines, and declining app subscriptions. Google's CEO to Testify in Landmark Antitrust Trial
Broke On: Sunday, 29 October 2023Google's CEO is set to testify in the company's landmark antitrust trial. The trial is examining Google's alleged monopoly in the digital advertising and search engine markets. Critics argue that Google's app design practices stifle competition and limit consumer choice. A Gen Z executive from Google used the metaphor of 'Grandpa Google' to explain the company's dominance in the search engine market.