Lyft, Uber Will Pay Drivers' Legal Fees If They're Sued Under Texas Abortion Law The Texas abortion law could mean legal trouble for ride-share drivers. NPR's A Martínez talks to Lyft President John Zimmer about the company's decision to cover all potential legal fees for drivers.
El Salvador Just Became The First Country To Accept Bitcoin As Legal Tender Advocates of Bitcoin, including President Nayib Bukele, say the policy that took effect Tuesday was historic. But the rollout was marred by technical glitches and some political opposition. Joe Hernandez
With Federal Aid Expiring, Millions Of Americans Will Lose Jobless Benefits NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Kristin Myers, editor in chief of the personal finance website The Balance, about federal unemployment programs that expire on Monday.
Climate Change Risks And Insurance Policies NPR's Michel Martin speaks with economist Howard Kunreuther, co-director of the Wharton Risk Management and Decision Process Center, about climate change's impact on the insurance industry.
Mexico's Journalists Speak Truth To Power, And Lose Their Lives For It A government agency protects 1,500 journalists and human rights activists, but it is strapped for resources and its record is mixed. James Fredrick
The Housing Shortage Is Significant. It's Acute For Small, Entry-Level Homes The American dream of owning a small home with a backyard is being put on hold. In 1982, 40% of houses built were entry-level homes. By 2019, the annual share had fallen to 7%. Uri Berliner
Café Workers Hope Their Unionization Shows Others In Service Industry What's Possible Milwaukee-based Colectivo Coffee's is now the nation's largest unionized café. Facing challenges that only worsened during the pandemic, restaurant and service industry workers are demanding change. Teran Powell
In The West, 2 Conditions Are On A Collision Course: Drought And Growing Population An epic drought and population explosion is draining Lake Mead and the Colorado River, which millions in the Southwestern U.S. rely on. Darian Woods
Hiring Slowed In August With The Surge In Coronavirus Cases Hiring slowed sharply in August, as businesses and would-be workers responded to a surge in new coronavirus cases. Employers added just 235,000 jobs, and the unemployment rate dipped to 5.2%. Scott Horsley
U.S. Hiring Slows Sharply As Latest Coronavirus Surge Slams The Brakes On The Economy Hiring slowed in August as a surge in new coronavirus infections weighed on the economic recovery. Employers added just 235,000 jobs last month, a sharp drop from June and July. Scott Horsley