Morning news brief
Founder of cryptocurrency exchange FTX is arrested in the Bahamas. A laser facility in California says it's created net energy from nuclear fusion. And, new inflation data is released Tuesday.
Economy
Is it safe to buy now, pay later?
Buy something now, pay for it later: This idea is changing how we shop. These short-term, interest-free loans could be the biggest trend of this holiday shopping season. But are they safe?
Mobile home residents buy their park, protecting themselves from eviction
Residents of mobile home parks often face eviction when the parks sell. The parks are expensive, but some residents are getting help to buy them.
Military families contend with high inflation and housing costs
Many Americans are contending with high inflation and housing costs. Military members and their families are no exception. It's been especially tough for those who have moved to new posts recently.
Home Repair Greensboro set to assist low-income homeowners
Greensboro City Council has signed off on a new program to address the repair needs of low-income homeowners.
How Medicare Advantage plans dodged auditors and overcharged taxpayers by millions
A KHN investigation found when some Medicare Advantage plans got a rare federal audit, they couldn't produce billing records for care they said they'd provided. Some blamed fire, flood — or doctors.
World central bankers are set to take new steps in their battle with inflation
NPR's A Martinez talks to David Wessel of the Brookings Institution about the Federal Reserve's plans to approve another rate hike this week. The European Central Bank is preparing to do the same.
Flexible spending accounts are back to use-it-or-lose-it
During the pandemic, the IRS allowed Americans to roll over the balances in their health flexible spending accounts. But the end of 2022 marks the return of the use-it-or-lose-it policy for most FSAs.
The Salvation Army is feeling inflation's pinch
With inflation on the minds of many this holiday season, charitable organizations like the Salvation Army are feeling the pinch.
Hundreds of authors give support to striking workers at HarperCollins
Authors such as Barbara Kingsolver and Jacqueline Woodson have pledged not to submit work to HarperCollins until the strike has resolved.