Hot dog-eating champ Joey Chestnut won't compete this July 4. What’s the beef? The 16-time reigning champion lost his spot in this year's competition after signing an endorsement deal with a company that makes plant-based hot dogs, potentially clearing the way for an underdog. Rachel Treisman
A check on inflation and whether interest rates could be lowered The Labor Department reports Wednesday on what happened with inflation last month. Later, the Federal Reserve will provide an updated forecast of where interest rates are going. Scott Horsley
Can the tech industry solve child care problems? Some companies are betting on it A tech company out of San Diego is working to solve the vexing problem that is child care, by creating a platform where employers, working parents and child care providers can connect and transact. Andrea Hsu
What is Dental Therapy and why is the American Dental Association pushing against it? Dental Therapy could be one solution for improving oral care in underserved rural communities. What new momentum is there for dental therapy, and why is the American Dental Association pushing back? Adrian Ma
Apple doubles down on artificial intelligence, announcing partnership with OpenAI Apple has announced a much-anticipated partnership with OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT. The deal to bring AI features to iPhones and other devices is a major move for Apple, which has been slower than some competitors to jump on the AI bandwagon. Lola Murti
A strong dollar is great news for most of us — but not everybody is a winner A surge in the dollar has benefited many Americans and reinforced the country's economic strength — but it has also caused a lot of pain for others. Rafael Nam
Boeing’s woes mean rising anxiety in Wichita, Kansas, the 'Air Capital of the World' Troubled plane maker Boeing wants to buy Spirit AeroSystems, the Kansas supplier that builds the body of the 737. The deal could have big implications for Wichita, a city with deep ties to aviation. Joel Rose
What does a downtown rebound look like? More residents and weekend visitors Ever since the start of the pandemic, the futures of America’s big-city downtowns have been in question. Philadelphia is just one example of a center city finding new ways to thrive. Laurel Wamsley
Double-digit price increases have people shopping for less expensive insurance When it comes to insurance, people generally don't shop around very much -- they tend to stick with the carrier they already have. But with double-digit premium increases, that's starting to change. Scott Horsley
How an outdated Social Security policy is preventing couples from marrying Under Social Security's outdated SSI rules, couples say they can't marry - or they have to hide Joseph Shapiro
