How Economics Went From Medieval to Modern
There was once a time when there were only occasional federal taxes, no 9-to-5 jobs and farmers markets as far as the eye could see.
Economy
What To Expect From New Relief Bill As Unemployment Spikes And Aid Set To Expire?
Unemployment claims have spiked for the first time since March, but the federal unemployment aid expires soon. Senate Republicans and the White House are still negotiating their relief bill.
Airlines Are Bracing For Potential Layoffs As Federal Payroll Aid To Expire Soon
Airlines report huge losses during the pandemic despite a brief summer uptick in travel. The federal payroll aid is about to run out, and tens of thousands of airline employees may lose their jobs.
Reduced Income From Fines And Fees Means Bad News For School Budgets
With fewer cars on the road and court dates delayed, the state is taking in a smaller amount of fines and fees than normal.
Job Picture Worsens: Millions More File For Unemployment, In Reversal
New claims for unemployment benefits rise to 1.4 million, a sign that the labor market is deteriorating as businesses close their doors again after the pandemic intensifies.
Another Bankruptcy At The Mall: Parent Company Of Ann Taylor, Loft Is Latest To Fail
Ascena Retail Group is the latest clothing seller to try a restructuring during the pandemic when demand has cratered. The firm, which also owns Lane Bryant and Justice, will close some stores.
The Knee Surgeon Was In-Network. The Surgical Assistant Wasn't, And Billed $1,167
A college student's bill for outpatient knee surgery is a whopper — $96K — but the most mysterious part is a $1,167 charge from a health care provider she didn't even know was in the operating room.
It 'Looks Very Scary For Renters' As Federal Eviction Relief Expiration Nears
NPR's Noel King speaks with Matt Desmond, founder of Princeton's Eviction Lab, about the threat of a rising number of evictions nationwide as federal evictions relief draws to an end.
Record Low Mortgage Rates Put More Cash In Pockets, But May Not Boost Economy Much
A historic drop in rates has millions of homeowners refinancing to save money. It's helping home sales, but it's not helping the broader economy as much as it would in a normal recession.
Seeking Suburban Votes, Trump Targets Rule To Combat Racial Bias In Housing
The president has been talking a lot about suburbs lately, in particular about an Obama-era rule to limit housing discrimination. It appears to be a fear-based tactic to win swing voters.