Business Companies' quarterly earnings reports hint at possible relief from high prices Some big brands reported quarterly earnings in recent days: What do they have to say about consumer spending and the direction of the economy? Alina Selyukh Debbie Elliott
Business Treasury Sec. Janet Yellen says the U.S. economy is growing within the ideal range NPR's Scott Simon speaks with U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen about recent indicators showing stronger-than-expected economic growth. Scott Simon
Business Sustainable sandwich business proves unsustainable Workers at the local sandwich chain Homegrown say the company's plan to close 10 out of 12 stores amounts to union busting. The announcement came not long after the company’s union ratified a contract promising better pay and benefits. Joshua McNichols
Business U.S. gets its first big economic report card after Biden drops his campaign The health of the economy always looms large for voters. So the report should be great news for President Biden and Vice President Harris. But the reality is, a lot of Americans aren’t feeling it. Maria Aspan
Food Chipotle is 're-emphasizing generous portions' after social-media complaints Chipotle's CEO tells investors that the chain had not shrunk its portions despite accusations on Tiktok and Reddit. Brian Niccol has tried to bat down those complaints for weeks. Alina Selyukh
Politics The economic mind of JD Vance The Republican vice presidential candidate represents a sharp break from the Republicanism of yesteryear. Greg Rosalsky
Economy Wall Street trolls are still buying retail stocks Retail traders are still buying stocks as much as they were during the pandemic, subverting expectations that they would go away after people returned to work and their pre-COVID lives.
Economy Women in Ukraine take over traditionally male-dominated jobs as war continues A program in Ukraine trains women to drive buses and large trucks, jobs typically dominated by men.
Environment Federal government invests $7 billion in solar energy for low-income households Researchers see solar power as a tool for reducing planet-heating pollution and alleviating poverty.
Economy Farmworkers face hunger crisis Many farmworkers responsible for the country’s agricultural bounty cannot afford to feed their families.