Should We Teach About Consent In K-12? Brett Kavanaugh's Home State Says Yes
More states are requiring that children learn about consent and healthy relationships, and students themselves are among those pushing for change.
Economy
A 'Turning Point' In The Housing Market
Ever since the end of the financial crisis, rents have been rising all across America. A recent report could signal a turning point in the housing recovery.
Is Rent Control An Answer To California's Housing Crisis?
The state has the highest poverty rate in the nation, largely because of a lack of affordable housing. In November, voters will decide whether or not rent controls will help solve the problem.
Baby Got Buybacks
Companies are buying back stock from shareholders more than ever. Not everyone thinks that's a good thing.
Hurricane Florence Cost North Carolina Farmers An Estimated $1.1 Billion
Hurricane Florence caused more than a billion dollars in losses to one of North Carolina's most important industries, according to the state's initial estimates.
The Fed Just Raised Its Rate Again. When Will It Start To Hurt Consumers?
Bullish stocks, low unemployment, high confidence — from most angles, the economy is strong. But questions linger as the Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the third time in 2018.
Tariffs And Tourists And Trade Wars, Oh My!
The U.S. trade war with China escalated this week. The Trump administration might be underestimating how many options the Chinese government has for responding to American tariffs.
Changing Rules On Refugees
The Trump administration will cap refugee admissions at 30,000 in the coming year.
News Brief: Kavanaugh And The Midterms, Interest Rates, Cosby Sentencing
We look at the Kavanaugh nomination as a voting issue for November. Also, the Federal Reserve will likely nudge up interest rates, and we look at the cultural impact of Bill Cosby's sentencing.
What To Expect From The Fed
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with David Wessel, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, about the Federal Reserve's final day of meetings and what to expect.