Inflation hits the Maine logging industry
Nicole Ogrysko "oh-GRIS-coh"> of Maine Public Radio reports on loggers in the Maine woods who have been squeezed by high prices for diesel and equipment.
Economy
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen faces judgement over inflation
NPR's Scott Horsley reports on criticism directed at Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen over the highest inflation rates in over 40 years.
Inflation is raising prices on almost everything, except rotisserie chicken
While chicken prices nationwide have increased, retailers such as Costco and BJ's are still selling rotisserie chickens for under $5. That's part of a broader strategy.
Unionization is catching on among undergraduate student workers
Student workers are the latest in the wave of unionization nationwide. Students from several private universities have unionized, and undergrads from dozens of other schools are making plans to do so.
With Cubans leaving en masse, much of Cuba's real estate is up for sale
Cubans are fleeing because of a steep economic downturn. Immigration is a big issue as leaders meet at this week's Summit of the Americas — but communist-controlled Cuba isn't invited.
In 10 states, a gallon of gas now costs more than $5
Consumers are paying more around the country. No state's average is below $4.28, according to AAA. But in California, drivers are paying $2 more than that amount.
Breaking down the effectiveness of the latest sanctions on Russia
NPR speaks with Ian Bremmer, founder of Eurasia Group, about another round of sanctions on Russia.
College debt is one of the largest financial burdens young people face today
Nearly half of college students who take out loans for school don't finish within six years. Isabelle Praget is struggling with this kind of debt, and she speaks with Ayesha Rascoe about it.
Lifeguards are scarce, and it might be affecting your local pool
The shortage — affecting about a third of U.S. public pools — has led some to reduce hours or close altogether. The pandemic and earlier rhetoric about work visas for foreigners led to the problem.
The job market was strong in May, but is still overshadowed by high inflation
U.S. employers added 390,000 jobs in May — good news for the White House, which is trying to show it's hard at work to bring down inflation. Price increases are still outpacing people's paychecks.