Economy
DOJ says First National Bank discriminated against Black, Latino borrowers in North Carolina
First National Bank of Pennsylvania discriminated against Black and Latino homebuyers in North Carolina for a period of at least four years, the Justice Department said Monday, the latest in a long list of banks who have been caught redlining.
A business owner reflects on the state of the economy amid its 'soft landing'
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Marvin Companies CEO Paul Marvin about opening a new manufacturing plant amid what economists are calling a "soft landing."
An ancient law determines how sea rescuers get rewarded
In 1994, a crew of sailors pulled off a daring rescue in the middle of a tropical storm. To their surprise, their efforts would be rewarded thanks to an ancient law of the sea.
The U.S. created an extraordinary number of jobs in January. Here's a deeper look
U.S. employers added 353,000 jobs in January — far more than forecasters expected. The sizzling job market is good for workers but could cause the Federal Reserve to postpone a cut in interest rates.
Lawmakers move to help veterans at risk of losing their homes
Senators are introducing a new bill to help thousands of veterans who, through no fault of their own, were left facing foreclosure when a VA COVID-assistance program ended abruptly.
Jackson, Miss.' water utility says the system is improving. Others disagree
After an eight-year pause, the troubled water system in Jackson, Miss., will resume cutoffs for unpaid bills. But some say billing issues, which prompted the moratorium, persist.
A new expanded child tax credit would include families who need it most
The new tax bill passed expands the Child Tax Credit but doesn't include monthly payments. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks about the changes with Kris Cox of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.
The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady but signals rate cuts may be coming
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, but indicated that rates could fall in the coming months if inflation continues to cool.
Harvest Market co-op closes, leaving grocery gap in Winston-Salem neighborhood
A Winston-Salem co-op intended to address food shortages in an area south of downtown is closing.