Is the economy headed for recession or a soft landing?
Are we in a recession? It seems like a straightforward question, but the data tells conflicting stories.
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The team at Planet Money has the scoop on tacit collusion
When it comes to fancy ice cream brands, Häagen-Dazs and Ben & Jerry's, each stay in their lanes. Is it just coincidence that one keeps things smooth and simple while the other is full of chunks?
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried keeps talking — a move that lawyers say is risky
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried can't seem to keep quiet, even though he's been charged with orchestrating one of the largest financial frauds in history. Lawyers say this behavior is very risky.
Labor Secretary Marty Walsh leaves Biden administration to lead NHL players' union
Marty Walsh, who's led the Labor Department since March 2021, is leaving the Biden administration. Walsh has been named executive director of the NHL Players' Association.
What to know about the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio
Residents are worried about environmental and health impacts after a train carrying hazardous materials derailed earlier this month and officials evacuated the area to conduct a controlled burn.
Tesla recalls nearly 363,000 cars with 'Full Self-Driving' to fix flaws in behavior
Tesla is recalling the vehicles to fix problems with the way the "Full Self-Driving" system behaves around intersections and following posted speed limits. The fix will come in a software update.
Upset Ohio town residents seek answers over train derailment
Hundreds of worried people gathered to hear state officials tell them that testing so far has shown local air is safe to breathe and to promise that safety testing of the air and water would continue.
Michael Jordan celebrates 60th birthday by donating to Make-A-Wish Foundation
The basketball legend donated $10 million which is the largest donation from an individual in the organization's history — clearly making Michael Jordan their Michael Jordan of giving.
Between July and September, U.S. could run out of cash to pay its bills
Congressional Budget Office says if the debt ceiling isn't raised, the U.S. may run out of cash to pay its bills within months. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to David Wessel of the Brookings Institution.
The FTC went after Fortnite. Now, the video game industry is on watch
The Federal Trade Commission accused Epic Games, the maker of Fortnite, of violating child privacy laws and using questionable billing practices.