New Study Analyzes Soaring Home Displacement Rates In Forsyth County
Over the past decade, Forsyth County has made some unflattering national news.
Economy
Economic Pain From Pandemic Is Much Worse Than Expected, NPR Poll Finds
Many of the serious financial problems are concentrated among Black and Latino households in America's four biggest cities, according to the poll, which gathered responses from July 1 through Aug 3.
Michigan Gets Attention From Presidential Candidates Biden, Trump
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer about Joe Biden's visit to the swing state, and what her constituents face as the pandemic continues. President Trump visits the state Thursday.
NPR Poll: Financial Pain From Coronavirus Pandemic 'Much, Much Worse' Than Expected
In the largest U.S. cities, at least half of all households have seen a serious financial loss such as lost job, wages or savings. Many problems are concentrated in Black and Latino households.
Egg Prices Skyrocket During The Pandemic
The price of eggs skyrocketed at the start of the pandemic. That had some states crying foul — and filing suits against egg companies.
Amid A Deep Recession, Outdoor Equipment Is Flying Off The Shelves
Kayaks and bicycles are now almost impossible to find in stores across the country. People who were able to keep their jobs and those who got expanded unemployment benefits have been driving demand.
Zoom Towns And The New Housing Market For The 2 Americas
One America is living in a housing boom. The other needs support from the government or family for an affordable place to live.
Kentucky City Enjoys Booming Economy Amid Pandemic As Rest Of Country Reels
Owensboro, Ky., has enjoyed the closest thing to a V-shaped recovery of any city in the country. Its jobless rate soared in April but by June was back to pre-pandemic levels.
News Brief: Fed Chair Interview, California's Creek Fire, Cohen Releases Book
How will the U.S. economy recover after the pandemic? Firefighters attempt to rescue hundreds of people trapped by a wildfire. And, Michael Cohen, President Trump's former attorney, publishes a book.
The Latest On The National Eviction Moratorium
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with housing attorney Jeniece Jones about what renters need to know about the federal moratorium on evictions.