Cocoa prices spiked to an all-time high right before Valentine's Day
Chocolate lovers won't see a sudden price spike for Valentine's Day — because the cost already has been rising for months. Extreme weather is largely to blame.
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Your guide to a pocket-friendly Super Bowl tailgate
Chicken wings are cheaper this year but chips and dips may cost you more. Here's a playbook for seeing the economy through the lens of your Super Bowl menu.
Vets' jewelry company feels the 'Swift effect' after the singer wore diamond bracelet
A year ago NPR talked with two former U.S. Army Rangers who started a jewelry company. After Taylor Swift wore one of their bracelets at a football game, their sales jumped 2,000%.
An earthquake for college sports? Dartmouth basketball union election set for March 5
The Dartmouth men's basketball team could become the country's first unionized team in college sports. The union campaign drew inspiration from labor activism in the dining hall.
Elon Musk is synonymous with Tesla. Is that good or bad for shareholders?
"Musk is Tesla and Tesla is Musk," one analyst wrote in a recent note. Musk's reign has catapulted the car company to enormous success. But it also carries serious risks, a judge recently concluded.
Super Bowl betting soars, but it's still not legal in Chiefs and 49ers home states
Americans are poised to bet a record amount on Sunday's big game. Missouri and California are among the states that haven't yet legalized sports betting since the national ban was lifted in 2018.
Good thing, wings cost less and beer's flat: Super Bowl fans are expected to splurge
Super Bowl food: Chicken wings are a bargain this year, but beef prices are climbing. Here's a playbook for staying well fed without having a your wallet thrown for a loss.
Tucker Carlson, the fired Fox News star, makes bid for relevance with Putin interview
The right-wing provocateur flew to Moscow to interview the Russian president, becoming the first American to do so since the invasion of Ukraine. They spoke for two hours.
Snoop Dogg and Master P sue Walmart and Post for trying to sabotage their cereal
The rappers say that Walmart and Post Consumer Foods neglected their cereal brand and intentionally hid it in stockrooms to prevent it from being sold to customers.
A jewelry company started by veterans gets a boost from Taylor Swift
A year ago NPR talked with two former U.S. Army Rangers who want to be the Warby Parker of engagement rings. After a Taylor Swift endorsement, sales have skyrocketed.