The Fed is not ready to declare victory in its long-running battle against inflation The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday. But with inflation still elevated, policymakers may leave the door open to an additional rate hike in the future. Scott Horsley
CEO Sundar Pichai defends Google's search deals in antitrust trial The Justice Department laid out its case in the massive monopoly trial against Google which has been underway in Washington, D.C., for two months. Now it's Google's turn to call witnesses. Dara Kerr
We're spending $700 million on pet costumes in the costliest Halloween ever More U.S. shoppers are buying into Halloween this year, scaring up a new spending record for costumes, decorations, candy and cute outfits for pets. Alina Selyukh
Peter, Peter, pumpkin ... daddy? Meet the 'father' of the pumpkin spice latte Starbucks' pumpkin spice latte is turning 20 this year. Soundside caught up with the Seattle man considered to be the "father" of the autumnal sensation about the rise of pumpkin spice. Libby Denkmann
Striking autoworkers reach tentative deals with all of the big 3 automakers General Motors has reached a tentative deal with striking autoworkers. GM is the last of the Detroit carmakers to reach a settlement — potentially ending a six-and-a-half week strike. Scott Horsley
FAFSA to be overhauled, making it easier for students to apply for financial aid NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Rachel Burns, author of a new report assessing what changes to the Free Application for Federal Aid could mean for students in the 2024-25 academic year. Ayesha Rascoe
Why workers are resorting to more strikes this year to pressure companies This has been a watershed year. So far in 2023, there have been 22 major strikes: 17 at companies, making it the largest number of strikes in the private sector since 2011. Danielle Kaye
Washington ferries will pause ads, at least until Coca-Cola controversy fizzles You may have seen the bright red Coca Cola advertisement on Washington state’s iconic green and white ferry riding the waves of the Puget Sound. The Tacoma’s bow and stern was painted with a bright red advertisement promoting the company’s recycling campaign. Natalie Akane Newcomb
It's in the bag! Washington's best baggers perform great grocery feats This week, Washington state’s five top grocery baggers faced off in Shoreline for a chance to represent the Evergreen State on the national stage. Ruby de Luna