Starbucks and Costco raising wages in the nationwide competition for workers Costco pays $17 an hour after a second raise this year. Starbucks is raising hourly pay to $15 amid a union effort. Major chains are pushing to draw workers, who have shunned a million retail jobs. Alina Selyukh
Biden makes his case to House Democrats for a $1.75 trillion spending framework It does not include progressive priorities like paid family leave or measures to lower the costs of prescription drugs. Still, President Biden thinks it would pass both chambers. A Martinez
Biden unveils a smaller spending framework. Now he has to sell it to House Democrats The Biden Administration believes it will still be transformative, but it is far less than what he originally proposed. Kelsey Snell
As Biden preps for U.N. summit, how much credibility does he have on climate? NPR's A Martínez talks to Carroll Muffett, president and CEO of the Center for International Environmental Law, about President Biden's involvement in next week's COP26 climate summit in Glasgow.
Biden will attend summits in Europe as he struggles to get agreements at home President Biden leaves Washington to attend the G-20 in Rome and the U.N. climate summit in Glasgow. But will he have progress to show at home on his priorities, as Democrats try to hash out a deal? A Martinez
How the proposed tax on billionaires would actually work NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Adrian Ma of the Planet Money podcast about the "billionaire tax" being proposed by Democrats to help fund the Build Back Better legislation. Adrian Ma
Brazil Senate recommends Bolsonaro be charged with crimes against humanity Brazil's Senate accused President Jair Bolsonaro of crimes against humanity for his handling of the pandemic. It has asked state prosecutors to indict him, though that is unlikely to happen. Philip Reeves
Texas' new law restricts transgender athletes' participation on school sports teams Texas is the latest state to prohibit transgender youth from playing on sports teams that align with their gender identity. Rachel Treisman
Author Kati Marton explores Angela Merkel's impact on the world in 'The Chancellor' NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with author Kati Marton about her new biography of Angela Merkel, The Chancellor, and what her departure will mean for Germany and the world. Elena Burnett
What awaits Biden at 2 major summits as he's struggled for climate change credibility President Biden's climate push has been tied up by members of his own party even as he exhorts other leaders to aim high. Heading into two major summits, will his "America's back" message ring hollow? Scott Detrow