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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference at the Federal Reserve in Washington, D.C, on March 22, 2023. The Fed raised interest rates again Wednesday but signalled it may be the last hike for a while.

Economy

The Fed raises interest rates again in what could be its final attack on inflation

5:43pm May 03, 2023

by Scott Horsley

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter percentage point Wednesday in an effort to curb persistent inflation. It was the tenth rate hike in 14 months, and possibly the last for a while.

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What's at stake for TV and movie writers who went on strike this week

4:28pm May 03, 2023

TV writer and Writers Guild of America member Jeane Phan Wong talks about what writers want and what's getting in the way.

Economy

The Federal Reserve's battle against inflation may be close to a turning point

8:14am May 03, 2023

The Fed is expected to raise interest rates Wednesday for the tenth time in 14 months. While inflation is still well above the Fed's target, forecasters think this could be the last hike for a while.

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Morning news brief

5:19am May 03, 2023

Authorities say the Texas man accused of killing five neighbors is in custody. History and civics scores drop for eighth-graders on U.S. test. The Fed is expected to raise interest rates Wednesday.

The Writers Guild of America is on strike, in its first work stoppage since 2007-2008. In that strike, writers demonstrated in front of the Fox studio in Los Angeles.

From mini rooms to streaming, things have changed since the last big writers' strike

5:06am May 03, 2023

by Bill Chappell

From "mini rooms" to the explosion of streaming, the media landscape has evolved significantly. Now it's heading for a new reckoning.

Hollywood writers strike enters its 2nd day after talks with studios broke off

5:03am May 03, 2023

by Mandalit del Barco

Members of the Writer's Guild of America are on strike against Hollywood studios. Picketing started Tuesday in Los Angeles and New York.

Why writers are having a hard time earning a living in the streaming economy

5:03am May 03, 2023

The Writers Guild of America is on strike. NPR's A Martinez talks to Paul Hardart, professor at NYU Stern's business school, about how the content boom driven by streaming has changed the dynamics.

Twitter CEO Elon Musk speaks at the "Twitter 2.0: From Conversations to Partnerships," marketing conference in Miami Beach, Florida, in April.

Elon Musk threatens to re-assign @NPR on Twitter to 'another company'

12:56am May 03, 2023

by Bobby Allyn

Musk, who has been scuffling with the media since acquiring the platform last year, asked if NPR was going to start tweeting again.

National

As more dollar stores open, advocates warn of the harm they can do to communities

4:44pm May 02, 2023

by Stephan Bisaha

The number of dollar stores is growing quickly, especially Dollar General. In some towns, dollar stores are a vital shopping option, but some advocates warn the stores do more harm than good.

Australian Minister for Health and Aged Care Mark Butler addresses the media at Parliament House on March 30 in Canberra, Australia.

Australia will crack down on illegal vape sales in a bid to reduce teen use

4:22pm May 02, 2023

by Joe Hernandez

Australian Health Minister Mark Butler said vaping had been sold to the public as a product meant to help smokers quit but instead spawned a new generation of nicotine users, particularly teens.