U.S.-China Trade Talks Restart Ahead of March Deadline
The U.S. has imposed a quarter trillion dollars in tariffs on Chinese goods since the trade war started last year.
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U.S. Farmers Face Planting Season Without A Resolution To Trade War
The U.S. trade war with China has cost farmers billions. Government bailouts have helped keep many farms solvent, but thoughts are turning to this year's planting season.
Extreme Temperatures May Pose Risks To Some Mail-Order Meds
Loretta Boesing is on a mission to make sure prescription drugs delivered by mail are safe and effective. The life of her son — and others who order medicine by mail — could depend on it, she says.
How NPR Listeners Are Feeling Effects Of Government Shutdown
As the partial government shutdown continues for a third week, listeners across the country are feeling its effects. Two listeners share their stories.
Waiting In Long Lines For A Salad? You're Not Alone
Lines at salad chains in New York City are wrapping around the block, the New York Post reports, as people seek out fresh greens in an effort to live out their healthy New Year resolutions.
Not Out To Lunch: Businesses That Rely On Federal Workers Suffer The Shutdown
While the furloughed employees are likely to get back pay, a sandwich shop is not going to get paid for a sandwich not eaten.
Government Shutdown May Hamper Alaska's Lucrative Fishing Industry
The shutdown has closed much of the National Marine Fisheries Service, which oversees Bering Sea fisheries off the Alaska coast. Industry workers don't know when boats will get needed authorizations.
Some Homebuyers Turn To 'Rent-To-Own' As A Way To Enter Housing Market
The cost of buying a house is getting more expensive as mortgage rates continue to inch up and many markets see increases in value. Some prospective buyers are turning to 'rent-to-own' as one way to enter the market despite the risks.
Economists On Screen, Episode 4: Stockholm
The miniseries Stockholm tells the story of a group of friends, one of whom is a frontrunner for the Nobel Prize in economics. But there's a problem: he's dead
How The Wave Of Synthetic Cannabinoids Got Started
Drugs like K2 have been responsible for overdoses and spikes in emergency room visits in the U.S. Several of the formulas for these drugs came from the lab of a chemistry professor in South Carolina.