Skilled trade programs are booming after college enrollment dropped in the pandemic College enrollment dropped during the pandemic. But programs in the skilled trades are booming. Elissa Nadworny visits two community colleges where students learn to build houses and fix cars. Elissa Nadworny
The U.S. may force companies to disclose climate risks, marking a historic change The SEC is expected on Monday to propose new requirements for companies to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions and risks to their businesses from climate change. Rafael Nam
Here are 3 reasons why Big Oil can't just drill more to ease the pain at the gas pump The Biden administration is encouraging U.S. oil companies to increase their production to help curb record-high gasoline prices. Turns out, however, that boosting output is easier said than done. Brittany Cronin
With gas prices soaring over the Ukraine war, here's a plan to cut oil consumption From cutting highway speed limits to launching car-free Sundays in big cities, the International Energy Agency proposes to cut the demand for oil by as much as 2.7 million barrels per day. Jeff Dean
Americans will feel the impact as Fed raises rates. Here's what you should know It's getting more expensive to borrow money with rates on mortgages, car loans, and credit cards heading higher. Here's where you're likely to feel the impact and what you can do about it. Chris Arnold
The days of borrowing money for next to nothing are coming to an end The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the first time since 2018. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to William Spriggs, chief economist to the AFL-CIO.
Has a crack appeared in Washington's concrete strike? Last month, Soundside took listeners to the picket line as concrete workers continued their strike against six of the largest concrete suppliers in the region. Libby Denkmann
Starbucks' future involves reusable cups and unionized workers Starbucks annual shareholders meeting on Wednesday was a display of company success, amidst new union pressure Paige Browning
Starbucks CEO is stepping down. Howard Schultz returning as interim boss On the day of its annual shareholder meeting, Starbucks announced its CEO Kevin Johnson is retiring, effective April 4. Howard Schultz, who led the company for two decades, will return as interim CEO. Andrea Hsu
Fears are growing that Russia will default on its debt. Here's what you need to know Russia owes interest payments on two dollar-denominated bonds on Wednesday. If it doesn't pay, the country could go into default. David Gura
