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2022 marked the end of cheap mortgages and now the housing market has turned icy cold
2 bank failures are making smaller banks nervous about losing customers
2 Murdoch-owned papers release harsh editorials about Donald Trump
4 reasons why your car insurance premium is soaring
737 Max crash victims' families aim to reopen Boeing's deferred prosecution agreement
A 2nd Amazon warehouse on Staten Island begins voting on a union
A bad year for Wall Street gets even worse, as stock markets finish September down
A college student aims to save us from a chatbot before it changes writing forever
Activist investors press corporations to take action against climate change
A debt ceiling clash isn't new. Ex-Treasury Secretary Lew looks back on negotiations
A debt default by the U.S. would be devastating to the nation's credit rating
Advice on what to do if you think you might be laid off
A federal judge has approved Puerto Rico's exit from bankruptcy
A former Fox executive now argues Murdoch is unfit to own TV stations
After shoppers' habits have changed, malls try to figure out what comes next
After years of decline, the auto industry in Canada is making a comeback
A large amount of Trump's campaign money is being diverted to his legal fees
Americans are spending more, but big chain stores say financial 'uncertainty' remains
Americans will soon be able to buy hearing aids without a prescription
America's debt culture is a complicated journey for some immigrants
America, we have a problem. People aren't feeling engaged with their work
Amid AI hype, tech companies are taking a step back from the metaverse
Amid a slowing economy, some companies have been dropping DEI jobs
Amid economic uncertainty, employers may interview potential hires multiple times
Amid lawsuits over Sandy Hook shooting denial, InfoWars files for bankruptcy
Ammunition shortage causes Alaska Natives to have trouble putting food on the table
An economist explains what the data says about how the U.S. economy is doing
A new bill could reduce the fees shop owners are charged when customers swipe a card
A new movement is creating ways for low-income people to invest in real estate
Apple might equip the upcoming iPhone 15 with a USB-C charging port
Apple, revived years ago by doing business in China, may have to cut that dependence
Apple rolls out Apple Pay Later — a buy now, pay later service
A preview of the economic backdrop for this year's State of the Union address
Are corporations using inflationary times to raise prices and up their profits?
Artificial Intelligence comes with risks. How can companies develop AI responsibly?
Artists file class-action lawsuit saying AI artwork violates copyright laws
As Americans drink more tequila, the agave industry in the country's Southwest grows
As costs rise, parents may be facing what's called a child care cliff
As economic fears grow, companies begin laying off workers
As Elon Musk prepares to take over Twitter, the SEC closely monitors
A Senate panel explores the current crisis in the banking industry
A Silicon Valley lender collapsed after a run on the bank. Here's what to know
As mortgage rates rise, some people are giving up on owning a home
As the climate crisis encroaches on workers' lives. How is OSHA responding?
As the Fed prepares to meet, many economists say another rate hike is unlikely
At a critical time, 5G wireless disruptions hit regional airlines
Auto companies are making big profits, but still stumbling when it comes to EVs
Autoworkers are the latest union members to fight for an eye-popping raise
Bank fail: How rising interest rates paved the way for Silicon Valley Bank's collapse
Ban of Russian aircraft from U.S. airspace has gone into effect
Bed Bath & Beyond's stock now costs 31 cents. How low can it go?
Bed Bath & the great Beyond: How the home-goods giant went bankrupt
Beef prices are down right now. But that may not last
BeReal app is Instagram's next rival for teens
Biden addresses issues, such as Ukraine and inflation, in State of the Union speech
Biden administration steps in to save customers of Silicon Valley Bank
Biden looks to secure more oil production during his Saudi Arabia trip
Biden's budget proposal shifts to new priorities
Biden's climate change plan is stalled when Manchin opposes Build Back Better
Biden's launch of a trade pact is overshadowed by a Taiwan-China question
Biden struggles with political agenda and COVID-19, new NPR poll shows
Biden to commemorate 1 year since he signed the Inflation Reduction Act
Binders, backpacks... and inflation are on this year's back-to-school shopping list
Boeing will pay $200 million to settle SEC charges over 737 Max crashes
Buying losing sports teams is still great for business — thanks to the tax breaks
BuzzFeed News is shutting down as part of company-wide layoffs
California dockworkers are worried about losing their good-paying jobs to robots
CEOs no longer question if there will be a recession. The question now is when?
China dominates the EV battery industry. Can the rest of the world catch up?
China's economy wobbles ahead of an important political meeting in October
China's leaders are under pressure as its economic growth falters
Chris Cuomo is suspended from CNN over his role in brother's defense
Chris Smalls started Amazon's 1st union. He's now heard from workers at 50 warehouses
Companies are using bankruptcy courts to thwart lawsuits
Concerns grow as post-COVID economic recovery in China flounders
Congress has revised the debt ceiling 78 times since 1960. An expert explains why
Congressional lawmakers will vote this week on a deal to raise the debt ceiling
Corporate opioid payouts now being finalized would top $32 billion
Could a bill passed by the previous Congress make it easier to save for retirement?
COVID-19 cases are rising in the U.K. Is the new wave headed to the U.S.?
Credit crackdown weighs on businesses
Crude oil is down more than $20 from last month, but prices at the pump remain high
Cryptocurrency tech is vulnerable to tampering, a DARPA analysis finds
Customers of Southwest question their loyalty after massive flight delays
David Wessel discusses the Federal Reserve's next course of action
Debt ceiling deal made it out of the rules committee and heads to the House floor
Debt ceiling stalemate is one of the issues Biden and McCarthy will discuss
Demand for U.S. Treasury bonds could surge, even as default looms
Democrats aim to partially tighten the carried interest loophole
Detroit Salsa Company gets off the ground with the help of a local pizzeria
Disney sues Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, claiming 'government retaliation'
DOJ sues to block JetBlue-Spirit merger, saying it will curb competition
Do pre-biotic drinks work? Our special series Living Better investigates
Driverless cars can now operate like taxis in San Francisco, raising safety concerns
Economic signs are monitored for indications the U.S. may be headed for a recession
Economists challenge maxim: For inflation to go down, unemployment needs to go up
Economists wonder what impact a government shutdown would have on the economy
Efforts are underway to reduce the high costs of prescription drugs for U.S. patients
Efforts to unionize workers has taken off across the country
Egyptians and others are upset a Black actress stars in Netflix's 'Queen Cleopatra'
Elon Musk says Twitter's bird logo will be replaced by the letter X
Elon Musk wants to change Twitter
Employers add enough jobs to keep the unemployment rate near a 50-year low
Employers slowed their rate of hiring in December, easing the Fed's inflation fears
European Union leaders consider reducing their dependency on Russian energy
Even if they can find a test, not everyone wants to know they have COVID
Evictions are increasing dramatically since the lifting of pandemic-era protections
Examining the railway labor deal. Is it a win for both sides?
Exclusive: New Biden student loan plan unveiled amid agency funding crisis
Experts blame COVID lockdowns for China's economic stumbled in the 2nd quarter
Facebook parent company Meta releases new parental controls for Instagram
Families are continuing to have to deal with the effects of inflation
Families of Sandy Hook victims announce $73 million settlement with Remington
FBI says China could use TikTok to spy on Americans, including government workers
Fed chairman will testify before a pair of Congressional committees this week
Federal judge sides with 3 major drug distributors in a landmark opioid lawsuit
Fed policymakers will have much to discuss at their 2-day meeting
Fla. Gov. DeSantis announces presidential run on glitch-filled Twitter conversation
For the auto industry, 2022 will pick up where 2021's problems left off
For the second consecutive monthly Black unemployment has increased
Four key takeaways from McDonald's layoffs
Fox News' defense in defamation suit invokes debunked election-fraud claims
Fox News settles defamation lawsuit with election tech firm Dominion Voting Systems
'Fox News Sunday' host Chris Wallace to join CNN's streaming service
France's Macron defends his dealings with Uber
From the great resignation to unionizing: Starbucks reflects 2022's labor journey
FTC aims to making cancelling recurring charges easier with Click to Cancel
FTX debtors' report finds company's collapse due to 'hubris, incompetence and greed'
Gas prices are expected to go higher after the U.S. bans Russian oil imports
Goldman Sachs announces the largest round of layoffs since 2008's financial crisis
Google's 'ghost workers' are asking for labor rights
Growing sanctions on Russia could cripple Russian airlines
HarperCollins workers have spent more than 50 days on strike. Is it working?
Here's what could happen in markets if the U.S. defaults. Hint: It won't be pretty
He was fired by Amazon 2 years ago. Now he's the force behind the company's 1st union
Hollywood actors are pushing back against studios using AI to clone them
Home prices are up. For Black families, is selling Grandma's house the right choice?
Home prices see biggest drop in 9 years, thanks to higher mortgage rates
Hospitals contracted with private companies are cutting costs by relying on nurses
House Speaker McCarthy outlines plan to lift the nation's credit limit for a year
How a default on the debt ceiling would affect the average American
How companies can recruit and keep employees who are used to working from home
How dairy farmers are cashing in on California's push for cleaner fuel
How drought threatens electricity producing, coal-fired power plants
How fast-fashion behemoth Shein became so controversial
How is Detroit doing 10 years after it filed for bankruptcy?
How one woman set out to do something about the financial burden of motherhood
How the actors and writers strike affects many non-union industry employees
How the chip shortage is affecting the credit card business
How the debt deal will affect social safety net programs and the climate
How the U.S. benefits when China turns its back on Bitcoin
How to score better savings account interest rates
How will 2 bank failures affect the Federal Reserve's approach to inflation?
How will generative AI — such as ChatGPT — affect the workplace?
How would a federal debt default affect your retirement plans?
Hundreds of corporate employees at McDonald's are being laid off
If Congress doesn't raise the debt limit soon, the U.S. risks defaulting
Inflation dips in November, as savings at the gas pump are eaten up at the supermarket
Inflation has eased, but Americans are still on the lookout to save
Inflation is still surging and some Democrats see one culprit: Greedy companies
Inflation means recreating 'The Twelve Days of Christmas' for 2021 will cost more
In his new Cybersecurity Strategy, Biden identifies cloud security as a major threat
In January, the unemployment rate fell to its lowest in over 53 years
In more and more states, filing taxes can help people find health insurance
Instagram CEO to testify at Senate hearing on potential dangers for young users
Investor Cathie Wood, a Wall Street darling, is now criticized as a one-trick pony
Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu to meet Elon Musk amid antisemitism controversy
Is the Federal Reserve going to continue to hike interest rates?
Is there life after Twitter? A rundown of all the alternatives that have cropped up
It's been a rough summer so far for air travelers
It's been a wild few days for Twitter and Elon Musk. Where do things stand now?
It's likely to be a frustrating tax season, deputy treasury secretary says
It's not just you: Many jobs are requiring more interviews. Here's how to stand out
Jailed arms dealer Bout, 'the Merchant of Death,' may be swapped for 2 Americans
Jennifer Sey could have been the next Levi's CEO. She left over COVID-19 views
Job cuts are rolling in. Here's who is feeling the most pain so far
JPMorgan Chase to take over deposits and most of the assets of First Republic Bank
Lael Brainard is the new director of the president's National Economic Council
Latest inflation information comes as the Fed rethinks its aggressive rate hikes
Latest inflation numbers come as the Fed considers what to do with interest rates
Lawmakers Debate Biden's $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Plan
Lawmakers in Florida move to end Disney's special self-governing status
Lawsuits could expose Trump business practices as voters consider 2022 midterms
Lebanon considers way to fight an invasive species ruining the pine nut harvest
Local economies are getting a boost from Taylor Swift and Beyoncé concerts
Losses from U.S. weather and climate disaster events are getting more costly
Maine Gov. Janet Mills on the state's use of federal funding to combat climate change
Major automakers are teaming up to launch a new EV charging network in North America
Major gas pipeline from Russia to Europe restarts after a break for maintenance
Many midterm voters are concerned about abortion but inflation is the top issue
McCarthy tries to build support for his plan for big cuts in government spending
Medicaid has become a key component in negotiations over the debt ceiling
Mexico's ex-public security head is convicted in the U.S. of taking cartel bribes
Microsoft and Google enlist artificial intelligence to heat up search rivalry
More people are falling behind on car payments, and the consequences can be severe
More small airports are being cut off from the air travel network. This is why
Mortgage rates are at a record high. Here's what that means for home buying
Mortgage rate spikes force many potential homebuyers to rethink their plans
Movie extras worry they'll be replaced by AI. Hollywood is already doing body scans
Moviepass is back after its bankruptcy. The CEO says this time will be different
Musk says he's having second thoughts about buying Twitter
Nearly 363,000 cars are recalled by Tesla to fix self-driving flaws
Netflix loses nearly 1 million subscribers. That's the good news
Netflix shows steady growth amid writers and actors strikes
New batch of IPOs is another sign of growing confidence in markets and the economy
New Forced Labor Prevention act goes into effect June 21
New government figures show that inflation is easing
New paid verification service: Instagram and Facebook launch Meta Verified
New York's pandemic preparedness equipment is up for auction
Ohio derailment victims can learn from efforts to clean up a toxic mess in Michigan
Omicron variant could become another speedbump on the road to economic recovery
On Independence Day, Brazil's president plans to flaunt his military ties
Onions now cost more than meat in the Philippines
OpenAI is facing lawsuits over copyrighted materials it uses to train ChatGPT
Oxfam report focuses on the wealth gap, which widened during the pandemic
People hate overdraft fees. Capital One is ditching them and other banks may follow
People with lower incomes have longer wait times for services, according to a study
Pfizer has announced new results for a pill that fights COVID-19
Planet Money's 'The Indicator': How Musk bought Twitter with other people's money
Policymakers on both sides of the Atlantic aim to shore up banking confidence
Political scientists are in the middle of a hot button issue: striking hotel workers
Politicians and experts debate whether gas tax holidays are worthwhile
Politicians and strategists consider soaring inflation's effects on midterms
Politics chat: Debt ceiling talks; January 6 and the 2024 race; Trump returns to CNN
Politics chat: Possible third indictment for Trump; VP Harris steps up on the trail
Poll: As costs rise, Black and Hispanic renters struggle the most
'Post' Columnist: Proper Investing May Be Boring, But It Can Make You A Millionaire
Post pandemic: Return to the office lags — effecting commercial real estate
Prices for gasoline surge to about $4.17 per gallon, a national record
Prices seem to be easing. Is it enough for the Fed to stop raising interest rates?
Privacy advocates fear Google will be used to prosecute abortion seekers
Pundits are suggesting creative workarounds to avoid a debt ceiling crisis
Record high gas prices are driving demand for electric vehicles or EV
Reddit CEO Steve Huffman: 'It's time we grow up and behave like an adult company'
Remembering trailblazing economist William Spriggs
Rihanna was more entertaining than most of the Super Bowl commercials
Rising prices are the talk around a lot of kitchen tables these days
Rupert Murdoch's turn to face questions in $1.6 billion lawsuit against Fox News
Russia cut off access to Facebook — making Meta's work in Russia illegal
Russia has reasserted state control over the country's major media companies
Russia's national energy company cuts off natural gas to Poland and Bulgaria
Russia's war on Ukraine has left more than 100 merchant vessels stranded
Sam Bankman-Fried is extradited to the U.S. as two former FTX employees turn on him
Sam Bankman-Fried pleads not guilty to fraud and other charges tied to FTX's collapse
Sam Bankman-Fried strikes apologetic pose as he describes being shocked by FTX's fall
Saturday Sports: NBA draft and trades
Schumer touts Inflation Reduction Act as a way for Democrats to win voters
Search is underway for a missing submersible that brings tourists to the Titanic
Senate Banking Committee to question Fed Chair about interest rates, economy
Senate hearing will scrutinize PGA Tour's deal with LIV golf
Senate panel to ask Starbucks' Howard Schultz how he handled moves to unionize
Senators agree on another round of emergency pandemic funding
Shallow Rhine River has a devastating effect on commercial traffic
Shortage Of Computer Chips Forces Automakers To Curtail Production
Should Democrats compromise with Republicans for the sake of the economy?
Small banks are dealing with the ripple effects of two prominent failures last month
Soaring electricity bills are the latest inflation flashpoint
Some European countries see prices rise a lot faster than others in the bloc
Some lawmakers push back on the oil cartel OPEC with a bill they called NOPEC
Spike in inflation presents further challenges for the Biden administration
Store by store, the union drive at Starbucks is gaining ground
Striking movie and TV writers worry that they will be replaced by AI
Student loan borrowers will get help after an NPR report and years of complaints
Studies describe impact of Facebook and Instagram on the 2020 election
Study shows NFL jersey numbers are linked to perceptions of body type
Super Bowl LVII is expected to set a betting record
Supreme Court looks at whether Medicare and Medicaid were overbilled under fraud law
Supreme Court to hear a case that could limit the EPA's power to fight climate change
Sweeping tech layoffs are hitting immigrant workers hard
Swiss bank UBS will take over its competitor Credit Suisse for more than $3 billion
Taxpayers are cautioned that refunds are likely to be smaller this year
Tens of thousands of tech workers have lost their jobs since Jan. 1
Tesla has a new master plan. It's not a new car — just big thoughts on planet Earth
Texas considers a bill banning people from 4 countries from buying real estate
The baby formula shortage is prompting calls to increase support for breastfeeding
The Biden administration is handing COVID costs to the healthcare industry
The Big 10 conference signed a historic deal, but the athletes aren't getting paid
The biggest banks in the U.S. are stepping in to save First Republic Bank
The Black unemployment rate hit a record low, but it might be too early to celebrate
The concept of quiet quitting has captured the post-pandemic zeitgeist
The debt ceiling deal that was passed last week poses new challenges for the economy
The economics behind the pumpkin spice trend
The FDA announces plans to ease the shortage of baby formula
The Federal Reserve is expected to take a big step to try to lower inflation
The Federal Reserve's battle against inflation may be close to a turning point
The Federal Reserve tries to limit any further damage to the banking system
The federal transportation mask mandate has been extended
The Fed hopes another aggressive rate hike will help to tame high inflation
The Fed is expected to end its string of consecutive interest rate hikes
The Fed kicks off a 2-day meeting with another interest rate hike expected
The idea of a digital dollar raises concerns over security and privacy
The IMF is expecting a challenging time ahead amid signs of a global slowdown
'The Indicator from Planet Money': Can forcing people to save cool inflation?
The infant formula shortage is the focus of 2 Capitol Hill hearings
The IRS just got $80 billion to beef up. A big goal? Going after rich tax dodgers
The job market was on a hot streak for much of 2022, but chilly winds are blowing
The Justice Department accuses Google of an advertising monopoly
The latest data on inflation may reveal a confusing story
The latest federal budget aims to end problematic tax breaks
The latest from the UAW strike
The PAC-12 is close to collapsing after 8 teams leave for other conferences
The people most interested in electric vehicles can't afford to buy them
The Planet Money team deciphers whether chart reading will predict stock winners
The promise and perils of the multi-billion dollar influencer industry
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes has been convicted of fraud
There are signs that hot weather may have put a damper on certain kinds of jobs
There is a reshuffling underway at the Federal Reserve
There is a shortage of baby formula
There's a massive housing shortage across the U.S. Here's how bad it is where you live
There soon may be a deal to free up Ukrainian grain shipments blocked by Russia
The rise of Oliver Anthony and 'Rich Men North of Richmond'
These are the job sectors that are hiring and experiencing wage growth
The SEC unveils 13 charges in a lawsuit against crypto exchange Binance
The short-lived Wagner group rebellion has permanently damaged Putin's reputation
The threatened strike by United Auto Workers nears deadline
The U.S. dollar is strong right now. But not everyone is happy about that
The U.S. is caught between climate-friendly technologies and growing water scarcity
The U.S. is hosting the Summit of Americas for the first time since 1994
The U.S. will ship more liquefied natural gas to Europe starting next winter
The U.S. would to need rapidly increase EV battery production to meet climate goals
The Washington Commanders could be sold for a record $6 billion
The White House hosts a debt ceiling meeting to try to avert financial default
To fully embrace electric vehicles, the auto industry must adjust its workforce
Tom Brady ends his football playing days but he's not done with the sport
Top CEOs in the U.S. are split over the likelihood of a recession
'Tracers in the Dark' explores the growth of illicit commerce with cryptocurrency
Treasury Department prepares for the worst — if the debt ceiling isn't raised
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is negotiating global issues including Russian oil
Treasury Secretary Yellen heads to China in the latest attempt to smooth relations
Trump accountant says a decade of financial statements are unreliable
Truth Social, Donald Trump's social media app, launches year after Twitter ban
Twinkies are sold — J.M. Smucker scoops up Hostess Brands for $5.6 billion
Twitch's reputation takes a hit when Buffalo shooter used it to livestream attack
Twitter will pay a $150 million fine over accusations it improperly sold user data
Two more drug companies joined Eli Lilly in lowering the cost of insulin
UAW strike may be pivotal to raise workers' living standards, Sen. Sanders says
Uber leak reveals how company lobbied governments to help its global rise
Uncertainty in the financial markets centers on inflation
UPS workers threaten a strike after contract talks break down
U.S. and European sanctions against Russia are unprecedented, Zarate says
U.S.-Canada bridge reopens but protests persist in Ottawa
U.S.-U.K. plan would strengthen cooperation from trade deals to AI rules
Van poof! Dutch e-bike maker VanMoof goes bankrupt, leaving riders stranded
Watchdog: Over $200 billion in pandemic business loans appear to be fraudulent
Week in politics: Congress on recess; new charges against Trump; economy looks up
Week in politics: Mike Pence served a subpoena; State of the Union makes an impact
What happens when thousands of hackers try to break AI chatbots
What is the cause of bank runs?
What's behind the rising price of eggs
What the collapse of Silicon Valley Banks says about the stability of U.S. banks
What the deal to raise the debt ceiling means for the economy
What the U.S. needs to do to be the leaders in EVs and the batteries that power them
What Twitter's rebranding as X could mean for its value
What we can expect from the economy in 2023
What would it take for India to become the factory of the world?
When big tech laid off an H-1B worker, a countdown began to find a new job
When is the deadline for Congress to come up with a solution on the debt limit?
Where is the economy likely to go next?
White House mulls student loan forgiveness for millions of borrowers
White House: smaller community banks shouldn't shoulder the tab for 2 failed banks
Why an ulcer drug could be the last option for many abortion patients
Why price gouging can seem obvious to consumers but hard for economists to identify
Why Russia says it has not defaulted on its foreign debt
Why some members of Gen Z are experiencing an early life crisis
Why suppressing violent videos is a constant problem for tech companies
Why the McFlurry machines at McDonald's are always broken
Why Twitter is limiting the number of tweets a user can view
Why your student loan payments may be delayed (again)
Will Bed Bath & Beyond sink like Sears or rise like Best Buy?
Will the OPEC decision to cut oil production further hurt U.S.-Saudi relations?
With global trade expected to slow, the WTO warns of a possible recession
With high gas prices and a war in Ukraine, airlines face a bumpy ride ahead
With inflation running hot, the Fed is expected to dole out some cold water
Working from home is so 2020. The next big trend may be working from the gym
Work requirements for safety-net programs are being debated during debt-ceiling talks
World leaders have reached a new agreement on climate change
Yankees make history after hiring first female manager in the minor leagues
Yellen believes U.S. will get on board with global minimum corporate tax — eventually
Yellen is attending talks in Paris on debt relief for low-income nations
Yes, people often forget to cancel their monthly subscriptions — and the costs add up
Yet another company has joined the sports betting frenzy. This time it's ESPN