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President Biden to meet with Ukraine's president at NATO summit. New numbers are expected to show inflation easing. The contract between Hollywood studios and the actors' union is set to expire.
Economy
It's back-to-school shopping time, and everyone wants a bargain
Spending on back-to-school supplies is predicted to decline this year, for the first time since 2014. With inflation top of mind, parents and teachers are looking for ways to save money.
How a UPS strike could disrupt deliveries and roil the package delivery business
A strike by UPS workers would likely mean package delays for consumers across the country and it would shake up an increasingly competitive industry.
The latest in Phoenix's efforts to remove biggest homeless encampment after lawsuit
A lawsuit required Phoenix officials to show they've making progress clearing the city's largest homeless encampment. Businesses and homeless people have differing opinions.
Are Amazon Prime Day deals worth it? 5 things to know
Amazon's annual two-day sale for Prime members is here. Not all deals are as good as they seem, however. It pays to do some research to ensure you're getting the best price.
Should we invest more in weather forecasting? It may save your life
Over the last century, we've seen a huge improvement in the accuracy of weather forecasts. A new study suggests these better forecasts have tremendous value for our lives and our economy.
Critics have doubts about New York's huge winter sports tourism investment
Officials in New York are on track to spend $1 billion taxpayer dollars refurbishing 40-year-old Winter Olympic sports and tourism sites near Lake Placid. Critics doubt it will pay off.
For the second consecutive month Black unemployment has increased
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Kate Bahn of the Urban Institute about what's been driving the recent increase in unemployment among Black workers in the U.S.
'Bidenomics' is everywhere. Here's what it could mean for the election
President Biden is trying to get credit for the economy by embracing the slogan of "Bidenomics" to describe his spending plans and the strong jobs market. But voters are skeptical.
Online-only neobanks in Mexico are eager to win over new customers
Many adults in Mexico don't have any kind of bank account, and a lot of those people are young and tech savvy. Financial tech startups see this as a big opportunity for online-only banks.