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People walk along 5th Avenue in Manhattan, which is one of the nation's premier shopping streets, on Feb. 15, 2023. Consumer spending was unexpectedly strong last month. That's good for the economy – but not so good for inflation prospects.

Despite high inflation, Americans are spending like crazy — and it's kind of puzzling

Americans began the new year with a spending spree, but businesses are not sure how long it can last. There's a lot riding on the answer, since consumer spending is the backbone of the U.S. economy.

The 777 Tower in downtown Los Angeles' financial district is one of two buildings that Brookfield, the city's largest office owner, defaulted on this year.

A lot of offices are still empty — and it's becoming a major risk for the economy

The office property sector is in trouble as many workplaces remain empty, and that threatens to spark a number of economic problems, including more pain at the country's banks.

Balloons at a Juneteenth cookout in Mission Beach on June 19th, 2020.

Most city, county offices to close Monday for Juneteenth holiday

Most city and county of San Diego government offices will be closed Monday in observance of Juneteenth.

Ruby Franke, pictured here on her Instagram account, was arrested on suspicion of aggravated child abuse.

Who is Ruby Franke? What to know about the mommy vlogger accused of child abuse

For years, the Utah YouTube star sparked criticism for her parenting tactics. She was arrested this week after her malnourished son escaped out a window and ran to a nearby home, police said.

Silicon Valley Bank first started in 1983. Forty years later, the bank collapsed. The bank's sign is shown in San Francisco on Monday.

Parent company of Silicon Valley Bank files for bankruptcy

The parent of Silicon Valley Bank is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection following the failure and seizure of the bank last week.

Bryan Robinson, author of <em>Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World. </em>

Advice from a recovering workaholic: break free

How to achieve that hard-to-hit goal of work/life balance? NPR's A Martinez asks Bryan Robinson, author of Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World.

Sedrick Ntwali, a San Diego refugee from Congo, helps put the finishing touches on a World Refugee Day display at the Bridge of Hope Community Center in City Heights.

2023 World Refugee Day focuses on inclusion

June 20 is recognized worldwide as World Refugee Day. This year's theme is "hope away from home."

Muhammad Aslam, whose sons Qasim and Munir are still missing from the shipwreck, sits by his house in Noor Jamal village, Punjab province, Pakistan on June 22.

They set sail with dreams and met disaster: Stories from the ill-fated migrant ship

Hundreds of illegal migrants from Pakistan and other nations were aboard, hoping to land lucrative jobs in Europe. We talk to family members, some still awaiting news of the fate of their loved ones.

<em>What Now</em>, the second solo album from Brittany Howard, is out Feb. 2, 2024.

Brittany Howard is going to make her dreams come true

The Alabama Shakes singer exploded preconceptions with her 2019 solo debut. On What Now, a follow-up born from a few years of life-quaking resets, she's ready to leave any remaining limits behind.

FILE - Sunrise at the U.S. Capitol, Monday, Dec. 19, 2022 in Washington.

Poll: Dangers for both parties on the economy, crime and transgender rights

The latest NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist survey finds the economy is still top of mind for Americans — and that both parties are vulnerable on different issues.

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