Business

A new NPR poll shows that among Republican infighting, voters want to see compromise

4:19pm November 15, 2023

Republicans in Congress have been fighting publicly and privately and threatening their own ability to govern. A new NPR poll shows that voters want to see compromise.

EV maker Tesla is facing a major labor action in Sweden

5:17am November 15, 2023

by Danielle Kaye

Tesla refuses to sign a bargaining agreement with its unionized workforce in Sweden. Other Swedish workers banded together to boycott Tesla — not allowing ships to unload the vehicles in the ports.

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Falling gas prices are helping cool inflation

4:36pm November 14, 2023

by Scott Horsley

Inflation cooled last month, as falling gasoline prices helped to offset rising rents. News of a smaller-than-expected jump in the cost-of-living triggered a rally on Wall Street.

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It's been a year since Southwest's epic meltdown. What's changed?

4:36pm November 14, 2023

by Joe Hernandez

A major blizzard last December forced Southwest Airlines to cancel more than 16,000 flights, stranding passengers across the country. But the airline says this year is different.

This national report says climate change is making life harder for Americans

4:36pm November 14, 2023

by Alejandra Borunda

The National Climate Assessment is the most consequential U.S. climate report. Released every five years, it analyzes how climate change impacts every aspect of our lives.

Biden and Xi-Jinping have a lot to discuss at their first in-person meeting this week

4:36pm November 14, 2023

by John Ruwitch

President Biden is to hold his first in-person meeting with China's leader, Xi Jinping, in California on Wednesday. The two leaders have a lot to discuss when they sit down.

Congressional spending bill will avoid a government shutdown — for now

4:36pm November 14, 2023

by Eric McDaniel

Congress is moving forward with a spending bill approach that could lead to rolling shutdown deadlines next year.

World News

A UN gathering on addressing plastic waste draws a variety of voices

12:26pm November 14, 2023

by Julia Simon

A UN gathering in Kenya seeks to address the huge problem of plastic waste. But some at the talks are skeptical of solutions put forth by fossil fuel and plastic industries.

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A customer replaces the pump dispenser at a Chevron gas station in Columbus, Miss., on Oct. 23. The average price of regular gas has fallen more than 40 cents from a year ago.

Economy

As gasoline prices fall, U.S. inflation cools to 3.2%

10:19am November 14, 2023

by Scott Horsley

Consumer prices last month were 3.2% higher than the month before — a smaller annual increase than the previous month. A sharp drop in gas prices in October helped to offset rising rents.

Economy

The Labor Department released its report card on October inflation

10:07am November 14, 2023

Inflation is coming down. The latest cost-of-living report showed lower annual inflation in October than the month before. Falling gasoline prices get much of the credit for that.

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