Economy

Drivers fuel up at a Costco gas station in Roseville, Mich.

Paul Sancya

Economy

Here's how we're coping with high gas prices, according to Costco and Walmart

Alina Selyukh

Sky-high gas prices have drivers going out of their way for discounts at the pump. Oil executives warn that even higher prices might be on the horizon.

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Economy

Trump wants a gas tax holiday. There's a much bigger problem looming

Camila Domonoske

Stephan Bisaha

Suspending the federal gasoline tax could save drivers up to 18.4 cents per gallon. But it would drain the fund meant to cover roadbuilding and repairs — a fund that's already in trouble.
Economy

These swing voters are adding high gas prices into their political calculations

Tamara Keith

As part of NPR's Swing Shift project checking in with swing voters, these Americans are split on who is to blame for high gas prices but they all agree it has an impact on their personal finances.
Science & Technology

DOJ charges Google staffer over Polymarket trades netting $1.2 million

Bobby Allyn

It's the second known case of the federal government filing criminal charges against someone who allegedly used insider information to make a large profit on a prediction market site.
Economy

NPR's newsroom shrinks through buyouts and layoffs

David Folkenflik

At least 18 NPR journalists have accepted buyouts and another 10 have been laid off as the public media network attempts to save money and reorganize the newsroom.
Economy

More people are going hungry now than at the height of the pandemic

Scott Horsley

Food insecurity affects more families now than during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new survey from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
Economy

Tired of leaks, the Trump administration wants federal workers to sign NDAs

Andrea Hsu

The Trump administration has proposed creating a new government-wide nondisclosure agreement for new and existing federal employees.
National

Gulf shrimpers want help from Congress as fuel costs climb

Drew Hawkins

The declining number of Gulf shrimpers who are still in business are now struggling as gas prices rise and competition with cheaper imports remains high.
Economy

After Stephen Colbert's viral talk show parody, CBS backs down from copyright action

Brian Mann

CBS and Paramount backed away from copyright challenges to limit distribution of Stephen Colbert's appearance on a Michigan cable access show. He ended his run as host of "The Late Show" on Thursday.
Economy

Diners are staying home, so this restaurant lets patrons pay what they want

Joe Hernandez

Americans are increasingly passing up on dining out. So one restaurant is allowing diners to pay what they like for their food.
Environment

Disaster season is coming. Here are 3 things you can do to prepare

Michael Copley

Insurance is supposed to soften the blow when homes burn or flood. With some preparation, you can better your odds of a smoother recovery if disaster strikes.