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Inflation appears to be slowing but the Fed is expected to announce another rate hike

7:23am December 14, 2022

by Scott Horsley

The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates by a half point Wednesday as efforts to curb inflation show progress. November's annual inflation rate was the lowest in 11 months.

An Amazon worker pulls a cart of packages for delivery in New York City in July. A promotion that enabled shoppers to tip workers last week maxed out in less than 48 hours.

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Amazon launched a driver tipping promotion on the same day it got sued over tip fraud

5:01am December 14, 2022

by Emily Olson

An Amazon promotion that tipped delivery drivers $5 for every customer that sent a "thank you" message maxed out on the second day, raising questions about whether drivers deserve tips year-round.

United Airline CEO is proud of the deal with Boeing for 787 Dreamliners

4:44pm December 13, 2022

NPR's Juana Summers talks with CEO of United Airlines Scott Kirby about the company's deal with Boeing to create more 787 Dreamliner airplanes.

Economy

Inflation eases thanks to falling gasoline prices

4:44pm December 13, 2022

by Scott Horsley

Inflation eased in November, thanks to falling gasoline prices. Consumer prices were 7.1% higher than a year ago. The news comes on the eve of another likely interest rate hike by the Fed.

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A detailed view of the FTX sign prior to a game between the Phoenix Suns and Miami Heat at FTX Arena on November 14, 2022.

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The charges against crypto's Bankman-Fried are piling up. Here's how they break down

1:02pm December 13, 2022

A one-time unofficial spokesman for crypto who was reportedly worth billions, FTX's former CEO has been arrested on charges he committed fraud and conspiracy.

Consumers shop in the produce section of a Walmart store in Burbank, Calif., on August 15, 2022. Produce prices have been rising recently, the latest area hit by inflation.

Economy

Inflation dips in November, as gasoline savings eclipse grocery price increases

12:01pm December 13, 2022

by Scott Horsley

A new government report shows inflation cooled a bit in November. But prices are still climbing and the Federal Reserve is preparing to raise interest rates again.

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In this photo illustration, a Narcan nasal overdose kit is displayed as part of the Brooklyn Community Recovery Center's demonstration on how to use Narcan to revive a person in the case of a drug overdose on Sept. 1, in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.

A major drugmaker plans to sell overdose-reversal nasal spray Narcan over the counter

11:40am December 13, 2022

by Brian Mann

Emergent BioSolutions has applied to the Food and Drug Administration to sell the opioid overdose-reversal drug over the counter. Addiction experts say it may be a key step to lower fentanyl deaths.

Monica Hudson said she has to be very careful pruning, since mistakes take longer to grow out for trees living in pots.

Potted Christmas trees are a rentable alternative to their fake and fresh-cut cousins

8:10am December 13, 2022

by Halisia Hubbard

For Christmas tree shoppers who want a real live tree that's reusable like an artificial one, there may be another option: rentable potted trees that are planted in the ground when they grow too big.

Disgraced former CEO of FTX crypto exchange is arrested in the Bahamas

7:36am December 13, 2022

Prosecutors will unseal a criminal indictment against Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of the failed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, on Tuesday. He was taken into custody in the Bahamas on Monday.

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Inflation has reached the North Pole as a Santa shortage looms

6:30am December 13, 2022

by Greg Rosalsky

Santa's services are more in demand than ever — and he and his helpers are having a hard time keeping up.