Exclusive: White House in talks to have Oracle and U.S. investors take over TikTok The aim is to place oversight control in the hands of American software company Oracle and other investors. Under federal law, TikTok must split apart from China, or face a nationwide ban. Bobby Allyn
NPR tracks what's gotten cheaper in our shopping carts Inflation has cooled, but some prices seem stuck or have gotten higher. At a Walmart in Savannah, GA, we compare shopping this year to last year. Alina Selyukh
5 money-draining mistakes travelers make when planning a vacation People get a lot wrong when it comes to paying for vacation, say travel experts, and that can cost serious cash. Here's how to plan a trip that's safe, adventurous and under budget. Amelia Edelman
The U.S. just experienced its slowest annual sales of homes since 1995 The market sputtered amid high mortgage rates, high prices, and homeowners with lower rates who have no plans to move. Laurel Wamsley
The U.S. is trying to unravel a hacking plot that targeted climate activists The U.S. claims the hacking was commissioned by a lobbying firm working on behalf of one of the world's biggest oil companies. Michael Copley
Trump has tossed a lot of Biden policies. But there's one AI measure he wants to keep President Trump says he likes Biden's idea to open up federal lands for AI data centers. His White House is looking for ways to ensure U.S. dominance in the sector. Deepa Shivaram
Experts warn about the 'crumbling infrastructure' of federal government data Unstable federal funding puts at risk the government statistics used to track the U.S. economy and population, officials and data users warn. That's before any cuts by President Trump and Congress. Hansi Lo Wang
Costco shareholders reject proposal to investigate the company's DEI policies Costco shareholders have rejected a proposal that questioned the company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion practices. Noel Gasca
Ford recalls nearly 273,000 Bronco Sports and Mavericks for battery problems A manufacturing defect in the vehicles' 12-volt batteries can cause them to stall at low speeds, or not restart after stopping. The automaker will fix the flaw for free. Camila Domonoske
