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What the takeover of U.S. Steel means for American jobs

NPR's A Martinez talks with Rutgers economics professor Tom Prusa {PROO-shuh} about the takeover of U.S. Steel and what it means for American jobs.
- A Martinez
Houthis launch more drone attacks as shipping companies suspend Red Sea operations

The U.S. and U.K. said their warships had shot down drones launched from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen. Meanwhile, major shipping companies suspended operations in the area.
- Willem Marx
Inflation has cooled a lot. So why do things still feel so expensive?

Inflation has cooled significantly recently, but you may still find yourself paying more at the grocery store. What gives? Here's a primer on what easing inflation actually means.
- Scott Horsley
Amazon 'last-mile' warehouses deliver more pollution than packages to people living nearby, study finds

In first-of-its-kind research, a University of Washington team studied who bears the brunt of package delivery pollution.
- John O'Brien
Starbucks could be forced to reopen 23 shuttered stores in union case

Federal labor regulators want to order Starbucks to reopen 23 stores that it shuttered during a wave of unionization at the company.
- Paige Browning
'Shameless': Reporters Without Borders rebukes X for claiming to support it

X recently claimed to support the press advocacy group Reporters Without Borders — which in response called X "a haven for disinformation."
- Bill Chappell
Homeownership has long been a cornerstone of the American Dream. But should it be?

Various factors have put homeownership out of reach for most American families. What does that mean for generational wealth building, social dynamics, and the idea of the so-called American Dream?
- Libby Denkmann
Broken wings: Complaints about U.S. airlines soared again this year

Passenger complaints about airlines rose sharply in the first half of the year, according to consumer watchdogs. The number of canceled flights declined, but delays and other problems increased.
- Joel Rose
Online retailer Zulily announces it's suing Amazon, claiming anti-competitive practices

This week, Seattle-based online retailer Zulily announced it’s going out of business. The news comes after the company’s owners said last week that there would be massive layoffs. In a new lawsuit, Zulily says part of the reason for its downfall is Amazon.
- Libby Denkmann
How is Seattle's housing market doing right now?

For years, Seattle's real estate has been like a rocket ship, hurtling higher and higher. But now, things are slowing down. Yet prices continue to rise.
- Libby Denkmann

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