Should a President have total control over the Fed? Harris and Trump disagree
Should a President have total control over the Fed? Both candidates vying for the presidency have differing points of view.
Economy
17,000 AT&T workers across the Southeast strike over contract negotiations
The Communications Workers of America, the union representing the striking employees, has accused AT&T of not bargaining "in good faith" during recent contract negotiations.
New real estate rules could reshape the homebuying process
NPR's Adrian Ma speaks with NerdWallet's Holden Lewis about how new real estate rules could reshape the homebuying process.
Trump and Harris have the same goal for the economy, but different plans to get there
We look at economic plans put forth by both former president Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, with both saying they aim to lower prices and cut taxes.
Everything you always wanted to know about inflation (but were afraid to ask)
NPR asked readers and listeners to send in their questions about inflation. We took the most common ones — and got answers from economists.
A woman is arrested for allegedly trying to steal Elvis' Graceland property
Lisa Jeanine Findley of Missouri is is charged with trying to defraud Elvis Presley’s estate of millions of dollars and steal ownership of the iconic Graceland property in Memphis.
A new generation of tattoo artists is doing things differently
In a typical studio, artists schedule some of their work, and also take walk-in clients. At some new shops, artists schedule all their work and have done away with the apprentice model of the past.
John Lansing, the steady CEO who led NPR through the pandemic's crises, dies at 67
Lansing tangled with titans, kept the network’s shows on the air even as its offices closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, and steered NPR through what he defined as an “existential” financial crisis.
Harris’ plan for groceries and housing. And, the race to win 'song of the summer'
Vice President Harris is set to focus on grocery store prices and housing costs in her economic plan. And, these songs are vying for the unofficial title of "song of the summer."
Examining some of the big changes coming to real estate commissions
Potentially big changes are coming to the way real estate agents are paid. Backers say it will save money in the long run, but it will likely take some time for homebuyers and sellers to adjust.