Economy

Economy

What a university's deal with Pitbull says about changing economics in college sports

4:52pm September 06, 2024

One school in Florida found a unique way to attract money and good marketing. It sold the naming rights of its stadium to famous musician Pitbull.

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The latest jobs data provides a really confusing picture. Here are 4 things to know

1:41pm September 06, 2024

There was both good news — and bad news — in the latest jobs report, providing an unclear picture as the Federal Reserve weighs how much to cut interest rates.

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Red Lobster off the hook? Federal judge approves restructuring plan

12:21pm September 06, 2024

The restaurant chain announced Thursday that it received approval for its Chapter 11 plan, offering a glimmer of good news for the business, which has faced a series of struggles.

10 more clever and commonsense ways to save money on groceries

9:52am September 06, 2024

Check your receipt. Grow your own veggies. Ask about senior discounts. NPR readers share their top tips on cutting costs at the grocery store.

Donald Trump Attends Wreath Laying Ceremony At Arlington National Cemetery

Trump staffers in cemetery scuffle named. And, dad of alleged school shooter arrested

7:48am September 06, 2024

NPR confirmed the names of the two Trump staffers involved in the Arlington cemetery scuffle. And, the father of the Georgia school shooting suspect arrested.

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The highly anticipated August jobs report ended up being mixed

5:04am September 06, 2024

by Steve Inskeep

The unemployment rate in August fell to 4.2% from 4.3% in July, according to the Labor Department. But employers added 142,000 jobs last month, less than consensus forecasts that ranged from 160,000 to 165,000 jobs to be created.

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Biden indicates he'll cite national security concerns to block sale of U.S. Steel

4:44am September 06, 2024

by Steve Inskeep

President Biden says he will block the takeover of U.S. Steel by Japanese company Nippon. Would this help or hurt manufacturing jobs? NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with economist Matthew Slaughter.

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Economy

Why enforcing tariffs on Chinese goods is harder than you might think

4:29am September 06, 2024

by Keith Romer

Putting tariffs on Chinese goods has become a go-to strategy for both Republicans and Democrats. Making sure those tariffs are enforced is harder than it looks.

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Telegram founder breaks silence, calling charges 'misguided'

9:01pm September 05, 2024

The tech billionaire breaks his silence more than a week after being indicted by French authorities. He faces wide-ranging charges including complicity to distribute child abuse images and to traffic drugs.

Economy

In a rare move of intervention, the sale of U.S. Steel may be blocked by the president

5:20pm September 05, 2024

by Scott Horsley

Biden, Harris and former President Trump all oppose Nippon Steel's $14 billion purchase of U.S. Steel. Company executives say thousand of union jobs could be in jeopardy if the sale falls through.

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