Russia's central bank doubles a key interest rate as sanctions spark economic turmoil
Russia's ruble collapsed on Monday as sanctions hit, forcing President Vladimir Putin to hold an emergency meeting with his economic advisers.
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In an effort to choke Russian economy, new sanctions target Russia's central bank
The U.S. and its allies are taking additional steps to squeeze the Russian economy in response to the invasion of Ukraine. Russia's currency has fallen, which will mean higher prices for Russians.
U.S. and European allies move to cut Russian banks off from SWIFT
U.S. and European authorities tightened sanctions on Russia by moving to cut off certain Russian banks from SWIFT, the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication.
A rodent infestation shut down Family Dollar stores. How one Alabama town is coping
A Family Dollar in York, Alabama is one of the few shopping options in town. But it's shuttered due to a warehouse rodent infestation.
Want to support the people in Ukraine? Here's how you can help
Several organizations are asking for assistance in helping people affected by the Russian invasion.
Indiana city frets over long-term effects of having the lowest U.S. unemployment rate
Elkhart, Ind., has the nation's lowest unemployment rate — with less than 1% of workers looking for jobs. Local companies are considering using robots to help pick up the slack.
Are the latest sanctions big enough and broad enough to inflict pain on Putin?
As Russian troops enter Ukraine's borders, the U.S. and European allies will now levy threatened sanctions against Russia. NPR's A Martinez talks to sanctions expert Paul Massaro.
The U.S. keeps turning to sanctions despite their mixed record
President Biden announced more sanctions on Russia's military and economy over its invasion of Ukraine. Sanctions have become a favored tool in presidents' arsenals, but they don't always work.
Atlanta rolls out pilot basic income program inspired by MLK Jr.
A pilot program to give cash directly to people in poverty is launching in the Atlanta neighborhood where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. lived. King was an early promoter of guaranteed basic income.
News brief: Sanctions on Russia, economic fallout, opioid settlement negotiations
The U.S. imposes sanctions on Russia after it moves troops into regions of Ukraine. The economic fallout from Ukraine may be felt at gas pumps. Final deals in the opioid crisis are expected soon.