A 2nd judge orders thousands of fired federal employees temporarily reinstated
A federal judge in Maryland found the Trump administration acted unlawfully in firing thousands of federal employees by not first notifying states.
Economy
(Don't) click here to pay your tolls: How you can stop spam texts
"Smishing" scams aim to compromise your data and pilfer money. And if you think the problem is getting worse, you're right.
Some congregations are giving up Target for Lent after it rolled back DEI commitments
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Pastor Jamal Bryant of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church about leading a movement to swear off shopping at Target for Lent.
Donatella Versace to step down as brand's chief creative officer after nearly 30 years
Donatella took over the brand after the murder of her brother, Gianni Versace, its founder, in 1997. Her bold creative vision and unique style have been instrumental in preserving the Versace legacy.
Strong ski season despite Helene is a sign of mountain resiliency, resort executive says
In the High Country there’s still snow on ski slopes and a couple of good weeks left to enjoy the winter sports, says Kimberley Jochl, president of the North Carolina Ski Areas Association.
As global tariff tensions rise, here's the latest on U.S. trade with top partners
President Trump has upended global markets by imposing tariffs on imports from several of America's top trading partners. Here's what to know.
Elon Musk is winning Republican fans. Can Tesla win them over, too?
Tesla is gaining traction among conservative buyers, while it loses support among liberals. But are there enough Republican EV shoppers to make up the difference?
Trump threatens a 200% tariff on European alcohol
European wines, champagne and other beverages could face heavy tariffs if Trump follows through with this threat.
Judge dismisses Fox News from sexual assault lawsuit against former star
A federal judge has dismissed Fox News as a defendant in a lawsuit filed against former anchor Ed Henry. Former producer Jennifer Eckhart alleges he sexually harassed and raped her.
The pros and cons of clicking that option to 'pay in 4 easy installments'
Called "buy-now, pay-later" loans, they essentially work the way they sound. Shoppers borrow money to buy goods then pay the loan back over time, often interest-free. Experts share risks and benefits.