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Shoppers are playing a large part in the continued growth of the U.S. economy
The U.S. economy grew more slowly than expected in the first three months of the year, according to new Commerce Department figures released Thursday.
News brief: U.K. politics, Steve Bannon sentencing, U.S. housing market
The revolving door at No. 10 Downing Street keeps turning. Steve Bannon faces sentencing for defying the Jan. 6 committee's subpoena. Interest rates throw cold water on the once-hot housing market.
Clothing store employees may have to compete with a clothes-folding robot
Researchers at UC Berkeley developed a robot that can fold a pair of jeans or other garments. The $60,000 machine can fold 30 or 40 items per hour.
Archeologists unearth a 1,600-year-old mosaic beneath a building in Syria
The mosaic dating back to the Roman era was found under a fourth-century building in the city of Rastan. It is said to be one of the rarest and most complete to be found.
What the wild journey of a $100,000 watch can teach us about global markets
by Stacey Vanek Smith
The frenzied housing market has hit a serious speed bump
September's existing home sales dropped 24% from a year ago — to the lowest level in a decade. Prices fell too. Higher mortgage rates have thrown cold water on the once hot market.
Vanderbilt's pediatric transgender care clinic is one of several under assault
by Blake Farmer
Some clinics paused gender-affirming surgeries for minors due to pushback from critics. Conservative activists say they want to protect kids. Parents of teen patients say the care is saving lives.
D.C. AG reaches $10 million settlement with firms in housing discrimination suit
NPR's Leila Fadel discusses housing discrimination with Attorney General Karl Racine after his office reached a multi-million dollar settlement with three real estate firms in Washington, D.C.
The U.K. is waiting to see who will become its third prime minister this year
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Andrew Palmer, of The Economist, about the short tenure of British Prime Minister Liz Truss, and the country's political instability after Brexit.
Use these tips to unlock and embrace the power to schmooze
by Andee Tagle
Professional networking, whether in person or online, is tough for a lot of people. NPR's Life Kit has tips to embrace the power to schmooze. (Story aired on All Things Considered on Oct. 15, 2022.)
Taiwan is caught in the middle of escalating tensions between the U.S. and China
by Emily Feng
China's communist party is choosing its leaders for the next five years. The party faces extraordinary challenges both inside and outside China — particularly when it comes to the U.S. and Taiwan.
Anna May Wong will become the first Asian American featured on U.S. currency
The U.S. Mint will begin shipping quarters featuring actress Anna May Wong on Monday. Wong championed the need for more representation and less stereotypical roles for Asian Americans on screen.