Cato Institute's Jeff Miron says it's wrong for the government to fund public media The Senate is debating whether to halt funding for public media, which could be devastating for some stations. The libertarian Cato Institute makes the case for why the funding should be pulled. David Folkenflik
Inflation heats up as President Trump's tariffs start to bite Consumer prices were up 2.7% from a year ago — a larger annual increase than the month before. Scott Horsley
4 astronauts splashdown on SpaceX capsule to end Axiom Space's private Ax-4 mission The private crew included Ax-4 mission commander and former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson. It was her fifth trip to space and extended her record-setting duration to 695 days, the most of any American. Russell Lewis
Power prices are expected to soar under new tax cut and spending law In states without policies to drive renewable energy, power prices could surge as federal tax incentives for clean energy disappear, according to Energy Innovation, a think tank. Michael Copley
Why there's so much excitement around a cryptocurrency called stablecoin Stablecoins are meant to be a safer type of cryptocurrency. Now, Congress is preparing some rules around it. Rafael Nam
A lawsuit against Tesla and its driver-assistance technology goes to trial in Florida The case, which stems from a deadly crash in 2019, raises broader questions about the safety of Tesla's driver-assistance systems, and whether the company has exaggerated their capabilities. Joel Rose
'Panicking': Why recent college grads are struggling to find jobs Recent college graduates are facing one of the most challenging job markets in years — with the exception of the pandemic period — even as the overall unemployment rate remains low. Scott Horsley
Trump announces 30% tariffs against EU, Mexico to begin August 1 President Donald Trump on Saturday announced he's levying tariffs of 30% against the European Union and Mexico. The Associated Press
Prime Day — er, Days — tests deal hunters' will to spend amid tariffs Electronics and back-to-school supplies are expected to top many shoppers' lists. Alina Selyukh
