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Home prices have risen 423% in 40 years, fueling economic discontent
Correction (April 16, 2024): A previous version of this story misspelled the name of Reading, the city in Pennsylvania.
This is how our listeners budget without Mint
Correction (3/29/2023): This newsletter contained some outdated and incorrect information about the budget app iSaveMoney. The app doesn’t connect to bank accounts, and recent Google Play Store reviews indicate it’s added more advertising and raised prices far beyond what’s advertised online. We’ve asked the app’s owner about this, but haven’t heard back. We’ve removed the recommendation for now.
In the “girl” era, are women really splurging for fun?
This story has been updated to reflect Giulia Sesini’s role.
Why do airplanes have ashtrays on board if smoking is banned?
Correction (Feb. 26, 2024): A previous version of this story misspelled S. V. (Steve) Dedmon’s name.
Higher interest rates and troubled commercial real estate are piling pressure on regional banks
Correction (Jan. 23, 2024): A previous versions of this story misidentified the number of regional bank credit ratings Moody’s downgraded in August 2023.
Gretchen! Stop trying to make recycled IP happen!
Correction (Jan. 13, 2024): A previous version of this podcast description misstated the year the original “Mean Girls” movie was released.
Candy cane producers feel the bite of rising sugar prices
Correction (Jan. 5, 2023): A previous version of this story misspelled Patrick Frischhertz’s name.
Betting on Conservation
Correction (Jan. 16, 2024): Pat Mulroy’s name was misspelled in a previous version of this podcast description.
How settlers abused financial guardianship in the Osage Nation
Correction (Nov. 20, 2023): Previous versions of this story cited the wrong source for the $8 million figure that quantifies how much white guardians were paid from Osage ward accounts. That number comes from Terry P. Wilson’s 1985 book, “The Underground Reservation.”
Inside the evolving infrastructure of Laredo, the No 1. port in the U.S.
Correction (Nov. 16, 2023): This version of the story clarifies that the location of one the area’s commercial border bridges. The Laredo-Colombia Solidarity International Bridge connects Laredo, Texas, with nearby Colombia, Nuevo León.
How a weight loss drug’s approval could affect insurance premiums
Meta clamps down on AI in political ads
Correction (Nov. 10, 2023): A previous version of this podcast mischaracterized the Hindu holiday of Diwali.
More than 130 major companies press world leaders to phase out fossil fuels by 2035
Correction (Oct. 24, 2023): Previous versions of this story misidentified where Gernot Wagner works.
October, that magical time of year when holiday shopping begins
Correction (Oct. 12, 2023): Previous versions of this story misidentified the company Claire Tassin works for. She’s at Morning Consult.
What to know about the Sam Bankman-Fried trial
Correction (Oct. 13, 2023): A previous transcript of this interview misspelled Sujit Raman’s name. It has been corrected.
U.S. Steel may be for sale, and union workers want a say on the buyer
Correction (Aug. 28, 2023): A previous headline mischaracterized the certainty of a U.S. Steel sale.
Why do consumers keep on spending — even when they don’t have the cash?
Correction (Aug. 15, 2023): A previous version of this story incorrectly identified Regan Leggett’s affiliation. He is with consumer intelligence firm NIQ.
Why year-over-year inflation changes aren’t a great indicator of today’s inflation
Correction (Aug. 9, 2023): A previous version of this story misstated the university where Menzie Chinn works.
Trying to boost diversity over margaritas at the Fed’s Jackson Hole Symposium
Clarification (Aug. 9, 2023): Boston Fed President Susan Collins was involved with the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium as a panel participant and as a moderator before Esther George became president of the Kansas City Fed. Collins was an early supporter of George’s work to diversify the symposium and remembers being part of the original happy hour George organized for women at Jackson Hole.
More “hottest day evers” mean changing the way we work
Correction (July 5, 2023): In a previous version of this story, David Fichter’s last name was misspelled on second reference.
As student loan repayments are set to restart, the Education Department looks to ease the transition
Correction (July 3, 2023): A previous version of this story misspelled one reference to Fenaba Addo’s name.
NASCAR’s run at Le Mans is only the start for global auto racing
Correction (June 26, 2023): A previous version of this story misspelled Hendrick Motorsports.
As our lives increasingly move online, older adults are often left out
Correction (June 21, 2023): An earlier photo caption for this story misspelled Nicshel Samedi’s name.
2 years after fall of Kabul, thousands of Afghan refugees are stuck in legal limbo
Correction (June 8, 2023): A previous version of this story misspelled Ismail Amiri’s name.
Saudis cut oil production — but that might not lead to higher gas prices
Clarification (June 5, 2023): This story has been updated to clarify when and why Saudi Arabia and its allies cut global oil production.
Native-serving financial institutions “fill gaps,” but new federal rules could undermine them
Clarification (May 11, 2023): This article has been updated to clarify the types of financial institutions represented by the Native CDFI Network.
The recent phenomenon of the AR-15’s popularity
Correction (Oct. 12, 2023): An earlier version of this story misstated the number of people with U.S. passports. The error has been deleted.
UFC + WWE: A match made in a ring. Or is it an octagon?
Update (April 3, 2023): This story has been updated to add context about the UFC and WWE audience overlap.
Oil demand is steady, but now OPEC+ is cutting supply
Correction (April 4, 2023): A previous version of this story misspelled Sara Vakhshouri’s name.
Why do pharmaceutical companies give away some expensive drugs for free?
Correction (April 3, 2023): A previous version of this story misspelled Adriane Fugh-Berman’s name. The text has been corrected.
AI is hard at work in Hollywood
Clarification (March 13, 2023): A previous version of this episode didn’t specify clearly how much AI-generated voiceover was used in the Anthony Bourdain film, “Roadrunner.”
Can you build a sustainable federal budget?
Clarification (March 9, 2023): This page has been updated to reflect that the Serious Games Initiative is part of the Wilson Center.
Can we tame inflation without hurting workers?
Correction (March 8, 2023): A previous version of this story inaccurately stated workers’ and corporations’ shares of gross domestic income.
Banks want in on digital wallets — and the consumer data that comes with them
Correction (Jan. 26, 2023): A previous version of this story incorrectly identified a tech company as one that tracks data on consumers purchases.
A weakening dollar is good news for exporters, bad news for importers
Correction (Dec. 6, 2022): An earlier version of this story included a quote from Dartmouth’s Teresa Fort, in which she misspoke about the effects of a rising dollar.
Banks that helped finance Musk’s Twitter purchase field low bids for debt
Clarification (Nov. 11, 2022): This story has been updated to clarify that some banks have received offers of 60 cents on the dollar from investors for a piece of the Twitter debt, according to Bloomberg.
When graduating into a recession actually makes you happier
Correction (Nov. 16, 2022): Carissa Beecham’s last name was misspelled in a previous version of this story.
When losing your job means losing your right to stay in the U.S.
Clarification (Nov. 10, 2022): This story has been modified to clarify that the H-1B visa is considered a nonimmigrant visa category under U.S. law.
Why high interest rates are partly responsible for the $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot
Correction (Nov. 8, 2022): A previous headline for this story misstated the amount of the Powerball jackpot.
EU ramps up financial pressure on Hungary’s right-wing government
Correction (Nov. 8 2022): A previous version of the story omitted the word “own” from the phrase “own goal” in Sandra Kröger’s quote.
Wage growth seems to be slowing. But is it enough to please Fed policymakers?
Clarification (Nov. 7, 2022): This story has been amended to clarify the context of a quote from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
Rebooting a multibillion-dollar business after tens of thousands of layoffs
Clarification (Nov. 1, 2022): This story has been updated to include Charlie Jacobs as co-CEO of Delaware North.
FIFA says broadcasters lowballed bids for the Women’s World Cup
Clarification (Oct. 24, 2022): This story has been amended to clarify that Michelle Janning’s comment is hypothetical.
Taking stock of Big Tech and Russian energy with Europe’s Competition Commissioner
Correction (Sept. 21, 2022): A previous version of this story misspelled Margrethe Vestager’s name.
How small businesses became the most trusted institution in the U.S.
Correction (July 22, 2022): A previous version of this story misstated what types of companies were able to offer workers higher wages following World War II.
How inflation cuts into the value of the federal minimum wage
Correction (July 19, 2022): Previous versions of this story misidentified Janice Fine of Rutgers University.
The labor market is strong enough to take more rate increases, Federal Reserve official says
Clarification (July 7, 2022): The web version of this story has been updated to clarify that Daly is a nonvoting member of the Federal Open Market Committee.
U.S. pushes for Russian oil price ceiling. Feasible?
Clarification (June 30, 2022): A previous version of this story included a statement that characterized India as producing “zero oil” of its own. While India imports the vast majority of its crude oil (as much as 85%), it does produce a small share of its own.
Roe v. Wade has been overturned. What happens now?
Clarification (June 24, 2022): This story has been updated with details on how Supreme Court justices voted.
The reversal of Roe v. Wade will make abortion more expensive and harder to access
Clarification (June 24, 2022): This story has been updated with details on how Supreme Court justices voted.
Correction (June 24, 2022): A previous version of this story misstated the types of resources that companies say they will allocate to help employees seeking an abortion.
A brief history of the credit score
Correction (July 7, 2022): A previous version of this story misstated how some employers use job candidates’ credit information. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, employers are barred from accessing an applicant’s credit history without their consent.
New York lawmakers push to pump the brakes on crypto mining
Correction (June 16, 2022): A previous version of this web story misattributed a quote to Vinny Aliperti.
Retail sales dip may be lined with silver
Correction (June 15, 2022): An earlier version of this story misstated the amount consumers spent on retail shopping and food in May and the adjustments made to the estimate. Consumers spent $697 billion before adjustments for seasonal variation.
Crypto’s growth spawns a Washington debate: Who should regulate it?
Clarification (June 9, 2022): This story has been amended to clarify the scope of the CFTC’s regulatory responsibilities in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis.
Pandemic rules for school lunch program expiring
Correction (June 6, 2022): A previous headline mischaracterized the scope of the changes to the federal school meals program.
Will new, diverse leadership help bring cultural change to Broadway?
Correction (June 1, 2022): A previous version of this story misstated the length of “The Skin of Our Teeth.” The play is three hours long. Lileana Blain-Cruz’s position has been clarified; she is resident director at the Lincoln Center Theater, part of the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.
Heavily outspent, gun control groups still press their case
Correction (May 27, 2022): This story has been updated to clarify the amount of money gun control groups have spent on lobbying.
U.S. authorities extend work permits for hundreds of thousands of immigrants
Correction (May 5, 2022): A previous version of this story misspelled Daniel Costa’s name.
Blackstone sees opportunity in student housing
Correction (April 21, 2022): Previous versions of this story misstated Blackstone’s name on second reference.
Millions of college students are eligible for tax credits. But they have to file for them.
Clarification (April 15, 2022): This story has been updated to include details about statutory limitations on tax refunds.
Why taming inflation can take so long
Correction (April 13, 2022): A previous version of this story mischaracterized a Federal Reserve policy option in fighting inflation.
Federal Reserve lifts interest rates a quarter point
Correction (April 6, 2022): The headline on an earlier version of this story misstated the amount of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate increase. The increase was a quarter of a point.
Central Texas: famous for barbecue, boots and … bitcoin?
Correction (March 29, 2022): This story has been updated to clarify the sequence of events leading to the closing of the town’s lignite mine.
Company aims to buy and restore struggling rural hospitals in Tennessee
Correction (March 24, 2022): A previous version of this story misidentified Kyle Kopec.
The moratorium on repaying federal direct student loans may finally be expiring
Correction (March 16, 2022): This story has been amended to provide context for comments by the Center for a Responsible Federal Budget.
Crypto miners came to upstate New York for cheap energy. Some regret letting them come.
Correction (March 14, 2022): Previous versions of this story misstated the name of Ben DeGraw, the director of operations at Coinmint’s Massena facility.
Humanitarian aid to Ukraine takes many forms
Correction (March 2, 2022): Shelly Culbertson’s first name was misspelled in a previous version of this story.
Insulin began saving lives a century ago. Why is it still so unaffordable?
Correction (Feb. 11, 2022): A previous version of this article misstated the field in which Frederic Banting and John Macleod won their Nobel Prize. The text has been corrected.
The Fed explores a digital dollar
Correction (Feb. 3, 2022): A previous version of this story incorrectly identified Yaya Fanusie as the author of a recent Wired UK article, “China’s digital yuan is a warning to the world.”
Sacrifice and sleep deprivation: Inside the lives of overnight caregivers
Correction (Dec. 29, 2021): Dee’s Tots Childcare was incorrectly named in a previous version of this story. The text has been corrected.
Job and city switching surge in the pandemic
Correction (Dec. 16, 2021): Previous versions of this story mischaracterized job postings data from LinkedIn. The text has been corrected.
What will inflation look like one year from now?
Correction (Dec. 9, 2021): The original headline mischaracterized the current rate of inflation.
Comedians are demanding royalties. Spotify yanked their recordings.
Correction (Dec. 9, 2021): An earlier version of this story mischaracterized the legal status of the comedians’ claim. The text and audio have been corrected.
When was the last time we paid down the national debt?
Correction (Dec. 2, 2021): An earlier version of this story misstated the years when the federal debt and the deficit started to receive greater attention.
Why are big corporations splitting up?
Correction (Nov. 12, 2021): An earlier version of this story mischaracterized how Johnson & Johnson is splitting its operations. The two divisions will be drugs and medical devices, and consumer products.
How can the U.S. government better distribute funding to tribal governments?
Correction (Nov. 5, 2021): The text of this story has been updated to reflect that $30 billion has been distributed to tribal governments, specifically.
BBQ used to be poor folks’ food. Now, some of it is $36 per pound.
Correction (Oct. 20, 2021:) A previous version of this story misspelled Tootsie Tomanetz’s name. The text has been corrected.
Correction (Oct. 14, 2021): In an earlier version of this story, the wrong caption appeared under the main photo. It has been corrected.
“LuLaRich” docuseries highlights struggles of MLM regulation, oversight
Correction (Oct. 8, 2021): In a previous version of this article, one instance of Kati Daffan’s name included a typo. The text has been updated.
Hollywood workers vote to authorize a strike to improve conditions on set
Correction (Oct. 5, 2021): An earlier headline incorrectly characterized the IATSE vote. Union members voted to authorize a strike.
Resale becomes fashion’s fastest growing trend
Correction (Oct. 5, 2021): A previous version of this web story misspelled Sucharita Kodali’s name and misstated her pronouns.
Checking your Instagram? Habits, actually.
Correction (Oct. 5, 2021): A previous version of this page misspelled Renan Rocha’s name in the caption.
The renewable energy transition has companies looking out to sea
Correction (Sept. 27, 2021): Due to an editing error, the original version of this story misspelled Michael Lodge’s last name. It has been corrected.
Vinyl records are selling at twice the clip of a year ago with no signs of slowing down
Correction (Sept. 20, 2021): A previous version of this story included a link to the wrong data from the Recording Industry Association of America. The link has been updated.
Could the Steel City become a silicon city? A look at a post 9/11 Pennsylvania
Correction (Sept. 8, 2021): Jim Jen’s name was misspelled in an earlier version of this story. The text has been corrected.
As white-collar workers stay remote, those in service jobs are missing customers
Correction (Sept. 2, 2021): A previous version of this story misstated Daniel Zhao’s title. The text has been corrected.
Teachers are leaving the profession due to COVID-19 stresses
Correction (Aug. 25, 2021): A caption misspelling Elise Villescaz’s name has been corrected.
Can changing home appraisal language help close the wealth gap?
Correction (July 27, 2021): An earlier version of this story misstated the number of bedrooms and bathrooms in a home listed in Chesterfield Square. It has four bedrooms and three bathrooms.
How some workers changed their careers during the pandemic
Correction (June 30, 2021): A previous version of this story misspelled Shauna Kruse’s name. The text has been corrected.
Why people are dropping unemployment benefits before they run out
Correction (June 29, 2021): A previous version of this story misstated Dana Scott’s pronouns. The text has been corrected.
DoorDash and Albertsons bet heavily on online grocery shopping
Correction (June 25, 2021): A previous version of this story misspelled Fuad Hannon’s name. The text has been corrected.
With long-term unemployment comes long-term challenges
Correction (June 3, 2021): A previous version of this story incorrectly described the group of long-term unemployed Americans from April’s jobs report. The text has been corrected.
To solve big problems, sometimes you need a contest
Correction (May 20, 2021): A previous of this story misstated the day Charles Lindbergh completed his transatlantic flight. The text has been corrected.
It’s a buyer’s market for real estate businesses
Correction (May 14, 2021): A previous version of this web story incorrectly described Rick Palacios Jr.’s forecast for home sales transactions. The text has been corrected.
An hour from the nation’s capital, a different infrastructure debate
Correction (May 10, 2021): Previous versions of this web and audio story misidentified Terawana Renee Keys. They have been corrected.
How one primary care doctor found her role in the fight against COVID-19
Correction (May 4, 2021): A previous version of this story misstated Dr. Koven’s medical specialty. The text has been corrected.
The U.S. is trying to reclaim its rare-earth mantle
Correction (May 5, 2021): A previous version of this story misstated the location of some of Molycorp’s former assets following its bankruptcy. The text has been corrected.
Voting rights issue sparks huge fundraising across political spectrum
Clarification (April 28, 2021): Context has been added to clarify Jay Riestenberg’s position on undisclosed political donors.
Streaming platforms are in a smackdown for the fans
Correction (April 9, 2021): An earlier version of this story misstated bracketed information in a quote from Brandon Thurston. It should read World Wrestling Entertainment.
As state unemployment trust funds empty, employers face soaring taxes
Correction (March 26, 2021): A previous version of this story misspelled Washington State Sen. Karen Keizer’s name in one instance. The text has been corrected.
Uber to give U.K. drivers minimum wage, retirement plan and more
Clarification (March 17, 2021): This story has been updated to clarify the classification of Uber drivers in the U.K.
American “nomads” and their “love-hate” relationship with Amazon’s CamperForce
Correction (March 16, 2021): A previous version of this story misspelled Inyo National Forest.
Some businesses that could use the help aren’t eligible for new PPP loans
Clarification (Feb. 24, 2021): This story has been updated to clarify which businesses are subject to the 25% revenue decline restriction.
What does inflation look like?
Correction (Feb. 23, 2021): A previous version of this story misspelled Paul Volcker’s name.
Eurostar rail service, hit by pandemic, appeals for help from U.K.
Correction (Feb. 3, 2021:) A previous version of the audio for this story misstated the profits for Eurostar. The audio has been corrected.