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What’s driving rental car prices so high?

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A Hertz car rental agency. Rental rates and the prices of used cars could remain high over the summer.

Rental rates and the prices of used cars could remain high over the summer. Cindy Ord/Getty Images

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COVID & Unemployment

Nearly half of states will cut short federal jobless benefits

by Meghan McCarty Carino May 27, 2021
The economy is steadily improving, but we're not back to "normal."

After defeats in the courtroom and boardroom, is Big Oil at a climate tipping point?

by Scott Tong May 27, 2021
Climate activists won seats on Chevron and Exxon's boards, and Shell lost in court. Changes must be big to protect the environment.

Planning to rent a car? It’s going to cost you.

by Samantha Fields May 27, 2021
A surge in demand, plus fewer rental cars, plus a chip shortage (and therefore fewer new cars) equals higher prices for travelers.

Inside a “ghost kitchen” with Kitchen United

by Kai Ryssdal and Maria Hollenhorst May 27, 2021
Delivery-only restaurants are on the rise. Here's what a virtual food hall looks like.

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Feel It Still Portugal. The Man
First Choice Oddisee
Green Light Lorde
Starfire Cory Wong

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