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Economy

News Brief: Kabul Attack, Evacuations To Continue, Eviction Moratorium Ruling

5:47am August 27, 2021

The U.S. pledges to continue evacuations, despite an attack in Kabul. For President Biden, the attack is a major test of his Afghan strategy. The Supreme Court strikes down an eviction moratorium.

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More than 7 million Americans are behind on their rent but money from Congress to pay back-rent and prevent evictions isn't reaching many people who need it. We want to hear from you.

Economy

Are You Facing Eviction Or Afraid Of Losing Your Home? Tell Us About Your Situation

12:00pm August 26, 2021

by Chris Arnold

More than 7 million Americans are behind on their rent but money from Congress to pay back-rent and prevent evictions isn't reaching many people who need it. We want to hear from you.

Economy

Renters And Landlords Feel The Pinch Of Delayed Rental Assistance

7:00am August 26, 2021

Congress has approved billions of dollars in rental assistance. But a new Treasury Department report shows that only 11% of that money has been distributed.

Economy

Why The Delay For Those Needing Federal Rental Assistance?

5:20am August 26, 2021

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Rutgers University Assistant Professor Peter Hepburn about why only 11% of the money Congress allocated for emergency assistance for renters has been distributed.

Airbnb worked with partners over the weekend to place 165 refugees in housing shortly after they arrived in the United States.

Airbnb Will Provide Housing To 20,000 Afghan Refugees Around The World For Free

1:33pm August 24, 2021

by Jonathan Franklin

Aid groups say there's an urgent need for housing for tens of thousands refugees from Afghanistan as they begin to resettle around the world.

Brad Day and his neighbors in California's Sonoma Valley have noticed a real estate startup is turning houses in their community into limited liability corporations. A group has formed to oppose the company's moves. Day's favorite sign reads, "The Pacaso

A Startup Is Turning Houses Into Corporations, And The Neighbors Are Fighting Back

12:07pm August 24, 2021

by Greg Rosalsky

The real estate startup Pacaso has rocketed to a billion-dollar valuation — but its recent fights with communities could foreshadow business troubles ahead.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell appears before the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee in July. The Fed is facing a key decision of when to start withdrawing some of the stimulus it has provided to markets during the pandemic.

Economy

It's Called The Bond Taper. Yes, It's Geeky. But This Is Why You Should Know About It

6:38pm August 23, 2021

by David Gura

The Federal Reserve has provided massive support to markets through the pandemic. Now it faces a tricky decision: how to start removing some of that help without triggering a market sell-off.

Economy

The Federal Reserve Changes Strategy As The Economy Begins To Recover

7:59am August 22, 2021

by David Gura

To help prop up the U.S. economy during the pandemic, the Federal Reserve has bought more than $1 trillion worth of bonds. Now, the central bank is beginning to talk about ending that program.

The 42 Million Americans Who Receive SNAP Benefits Are Set To Get $36 More A Month

7:59am August 22, 2021

Susan Davis speaks to Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack about the new increase in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits.

Dean Burrows runs Gear Motions, which makes precision gears for machines. He has had to turn down some orders because he can't find enough workers.

Economy

Finding Workers Is Harder Than Ever. The Economic Impact Could Be Significant

1:22pm August 21, 2021

by Scott Horsley

Employers hired more than 1.8 million workers in June and July. But millions of others are still on the sidelines. That's leading to long wait times and is forcing some businesses to turn down orders.