Business

Pablo Eisenberg, who died last month, urged deep-pocketed donors to give away even more and spend their money where it is most needed.

Pablo Eisenberg, a fierce critic of nonprofits and philanthropy, died at age 90

5:00am November 28, 2022

by Sacha Pfeiffer

Pablo Eisenberg, a loud and influential voice in the nonprofit sector who spoke widely and bluntly about his belief that philanthropy often benefits the wealthy more than the needy, died at age 90.

The November recall applies to the Green Sprouts 6-ounce Stainless Steel Sippy Cup, Sip & Straw Cup and its 8-ounce Stainless Steel Straw Bottle.

Thousands of toddler sippy cups and bottles are recalled over lead poisoning risk

5:00am November 28, 2022

by Emma Bowman

The bottom base of some Green Sprouts products can break off, exposing a solder dot that contains the toxic metal, a federal regulator said. No injuries have been reported from such incidents.

Democratic Sen. Klobuchar talks about tackling Ticketmaster regulation

5:13pm November 27, 2022

NPR's Eric Deggans speaks with Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) about Ticketmaster and her efforts to regulate the concert ticket industry.

Economy

With inflation looming, Americans are shopping smart this holiday season

7:59am November 27, 2022

by David Folkenflik

With holiday shopping season coinciding with a year of inflation, we hear from Americans about their spending plans for the season.

Books

The Murdoch media empire is in trouble. Can Rupert Murdoch's heir save it?

7:59am November 27, 2022

by David Folkenflik

NPR's David Folkenflik talks with journalist Paddy Manning about challenges ahead for the Murdoch media empire. Manning is out with a book about Rupert Murdoch's eldest son and heir apparent.

A Frontier Airlines plane (right) prepares to take off from Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada.

National

Frontier Airlines drops its customer service line

9:03pm November 26, 2022

by Giulia Heyward

The budget airline says customers will no longer be able to call a live agent by phone. Frontier is encouraging customers to instead reach out by text, social media and WhatsApp.

The Treasury Department is allowing Chevron to resume "limited" energy production in Venezuela after years of sanctions that have dramatically curtailed oil and gas profits that have flowed to President NicolÃ¡s Maduro's government.

Politics & Government

Biden eases Venezuela sanctions as opposition talks resume

3:16pm November 26, 2022

by The Associated Press

The U.S. Treasury Department is allowing Chevron to resume "limited" energy production in Venezuela after years of sanctions have curbed oil and gas profits flowing to President Maduro's government.

A picture taken in Liverpool, north west England on November 22, 2018 shows Black Friday sales branding on shopping websites displayed on smartphone and laptop screens.

Black Friday sales rake in a record $9.12 billion from online shoppers

1:41pm November 26, 2022

by Ashley Ahn

More than 166 million Americans are expected to shop over the five days from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday.

A shopper browses Black Friday sales at a Macy's store in Jersey City, N.J.

National

Here's how inflation is changing holiday deals and shopping

6:01am November 26, 2022

by Alina Selyukh

Shoppers are expected to spend a record amount of money this year because nearly everything is more expensive. There are some relative bargains, if you know where to look.

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Economy

Black Friday shoppers are expected to spend more money due to inflation

4:34pm November 25, 2022

by Alina Selyukh

Black Friday shoppers are expected to spend a record amount of money in 2022 — because nearly everything is more expensive.