A federal court of appeals has temporarily blocked Biden's student loan debt relief plan
The U.S. 8th court of appeals has temporarily blocked President Biden's student loan debt relief plan.
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The financial industry may use credit card data to identify suspicious gun purchases
Every time you swipe a credit card, you produce data. Now, a new tool could help the financial industry use that data to identify suspicious gun purchases. But will they want to use it?
If you haven't booked your holiday air travel yet, you probably should
If you haven't booked your holiday air travel yet, you probably should. Airlines are reporting high demand and rising prices.
Americans are concerned about their economy, and the global economic outlook is worse
Inflation and fears of a recession are dominating headlines in the U.S., and a series of global crises means that the economic outlook is even more precarious in some other parts of the world.
Remote work opened some doors to workers with disabilities. But others remain shut
Workplaces have generally become more accommodating for people with disabilities in the last five years, according to a new survey. But some disability rights activists say challenges persist.
Balenciaga fashion house reportedly cuts ties with Ye
The move came after several offensive comments from Ye, including antisemitic posts that earned him suspensions from Twitter and Instagram.
News brief: U.K. politics, Steve Bannon sentencing, U.S. housing market
The revolving door at No. 10 Downing Street keeps turning. Steve Bannon faces sentencing for defying the Jan. 6 committee's subpoena. Interest rates throw cold water on the once-hot housing market.
Clothing store employees may have to compete with a clothes-folding robot
Researchers at UC Berkeley developed a robot that can fold a pair of jeans or other garments. The $60,000 machine can fold 30 or 40 items per hour.
Anna May Wong will become the first Asian American featured on U.S. currency
The U.S. Mint will begin shipping quarters featuring actress Anna May Wong on Monday. Wong championed the need for more representation and less stereotypical roles for Asian Americans on screen.
Use these tips to unlock and embrace the power to schmooze
Professional networking, whether in person or online, is tough for a lot of people. NPR's Life Kit has tips to embrace the power to schmooze. (Story aired on All Things Considered on Oct. 15, 2022.)