The number of Black-owned businesses is increasing, driven by women The COVID-19 pandemic took a toll on the economy. Black-owned businesses were especially hard hit, though one street in Brooklyn persevered. The reason? Women. Jasmine Garsd
Levi's halts sales in Russia, evoking Cold War scrambles for blue jeans Levi's is suspending commercial operations in Russia, citing its aggression in Ukraine. The company's iconic blue jeans represented freedom and capitalism during the days of the Soviet Union. Rachel Treisman
What the U.S. labor shortage means for child care in the U.S. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with child care researcher Elliot Haspell about the accessibility of child care in the U.S.
People are booking Airbnbs in Ukraine — not to stay, but to lend their support As the idea spread, more than 61,000 nights were booked, grossing nearly $2 million. One host in Kyiv says the donations have helped pay staffers who have fled and buy food for elderly neighbors. Laurel Wamsley
How to spot disinformation and propaganda coming out of the Ukraine-Russia conflict Scott Simon speaks with Harvard's Joan Donovan about the manipulation of videos and images from the Russia-Ukraine conflict on social media and how to identify propaganda. Scott Simon
Biden considers banning Russian oil but gas prices are already creeping up The White House is hesitant to halt imports of Russian oil, but the administration is not ruling it out. Tamara Keith
Rich Russians have been squirreling money away in the U.K. and U.S. Scott Simon talks with Tom Burgis, Financial Times reporter and author of "Kleptopia: How Dirty Money Is Conquering the World," about the ways Russian billionaires hide their money abroad. Scott Simon
MLB players launch $1 million fund for its workers impacted by the MLB lockout The money will be distributed to stadium workers and staff — including concession crews, electricians, janitors, ushers, security and transportation staff in addition to its broadcast crews. Jonathan Franklin
The Tin Lizzie Gaming Resort in South Dakota has a unique new employee She learns bit by bit and can drone on at times. If that sounds strange, it's because that new worker isn't human — it's a robot that moves around the restaurant, delivering food and drinks.
Seattle Now: Unions are back in style Workers at companies including Amazon, REI and Starbucks are pushing to unionize across the country. It's a significant change in the labor landscape, and could signal a sea change in the power of unions in the US -- and Clare McGrane
