Hiring slowed in April. The U.S. economy added 175,000 jobs
April's job growth was down from the previous month, according to a new Labor Department report. The unemployment rate rose slightly, from 3.8% to 3.9%, but remains low by historical standards.
80-hour weeks and roaches near your cot? More medical residents unionize
Medical residents at Penn Medicine in Philadelphia move to unionize in search of better working conditions. (This piece originally aired April 4, 2023, on All Things Considered.)
What is the cause of bank runs?
The IMF predicts slow growth for many countries. In the U.S., one factor holding back the economy is volatility in the banking sector — the bank runs we saw last month. But what causes bank runs?
The White House unveils a plan to keep the 2 largest reservoirs from falling too low
The White House is unveiling an emergency plan to keep America's two biggest reservoirs from falling too low to generate electricity or deliver drinking water.
Palestinian Chilean singer Elyanna intends to sing entire set in Arabic at Coachella
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Palestinian Chilean singer Elyanna ahead of her performance at Coachella. She intends to sing her entire set in Arabic.
Oakland offers temporary housing to camp residents, but many are reluctant to leave
What was once Northern California's largest homeless camp is down to its last residents. The city of Oakland is offering temporary housing, but those being moved worry about losing what they have.
Tunisian authorities target Black migrants in crackdown on sub-Saharan Africans
Authorities in Tunisia are targeting Black migrants in a crackdown on sub-Saharan Africans. NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with NYU Abu Dhabi professor Monica Marks, who's been talking to affected migrants.
The legal battle over mifepristone raises concerns in the the pharmacetical industry
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Harvard Medical School's Ameet Sarpatwari about the legal battle over mifepristone and how it might affect the drug market in the U.S. and beyond.
Is the auto industry ready for new proposed fuel efficiency standards?
New proposed fuel efficiency standards could push U.S. car manufacturers to adopt electric vehicles quickly — within the next decade. Is the auto industry ready?
Morning news brief
The EPA's proposal for stricter vehicle emissions will put pressure on automakers. Biden administration says fentanyl-xylazine cocktail is a deadly national threat. Inflation eased in March.
