Economy

First-Time Buyers Face Housing Crunch In Big Cities

5:07pm May 07, 2016

Despite low interest rates, it's a difficult time for people who want to buy a house for the first time. Skylar Olsen of Zillow explains why so few houses are available and why prices are so high.

HUD Secretary Julian Castro Issues New Guidance For Landlords

5:07pm May 07, 2016

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julian Castro says new guidance about fair housing will help people with an arrest record get a "second chance in life."

An aerial view of the Hiram Bithorn Stadium as Puerto Rico plays Dominican Republic at the Caribbean Series baseball tournament in San Juan, Puerto Rico in February.

Major League Baseball Cancels Series In Puerto Rico Due To Zika Concerns

11:09am May 07, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

The Pirates-Marlins series was meant to honor Hall of Fame player Roberto Clemente, who hails from the island. But players say they were worried about contracting Zika.

Economy

Ice Is Nice, But Do I Have To Say Venti To Get A Large Coffee?

8:39am May 07, 2016

by Lynn Neary

A woman is suing Starbucks for putting too much ice in her iced coffee. NPR's Lynn Neary wonders if asking the barista for light ice could fix things, then decries the Starbucks' naming conventions.

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Obama Addresses Mixed Monthly Employment Report

7:25pm May 06, 2016

by Scott Horsley

President Obama spoke to reporters Friday about the latest monthly employment report, which showed a slowdown in hiring in April. The report also showed relatively strong wage growth. Obama was also asked about the presidential contest and the de facto GOP nominee, Donald Trump.

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Software coders (from left) William Stevens, Michael Harrison and Brack Quillen work at the Bit Source office in Pikeville, Ky., in February. The year-old firm has trained laid-off coal workers to become software coders.

From Coal To Code: A New Path For Laid-Off Miners In Kentucky

7:15pm May 06, 2016

by Erica Peterson

The state's coal industry is shrinking fast; more than 10,000 workers have lost their jobs since 2008. A small firm in eastern Kentucky is turning unemployed coal workers into software developers.

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Graduates celebrate during commencement ceremonies at Harvard University.

Job Growth Might Be Slowing Overall — But It's Surging For New College Grads

5:35pm May 06, 2016

by Marilyn Geewax

Congratulations to the Class of 2016! They are graduating into the best job market in a decade, especially for those with degrees in business, technology or engineering.

A restaurant posts a sign indicating it is hiring in Miami.

U.S. Economy Gains 160,000 Jobs In April; Unemployment Rate Holds Steady

2:53pm May 06, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

Analysts had expected the economy to gain significantly more jobs. The economy has gained an average of about 250,000 jobs monthly for the past six months.

Seattle chef Renee Erickson won the 2016 James Beard Award as best chef in the Northwest. She employs 100 people at her restaurant group.

Why This Seattle Chef Is Embracing A Higher Minimum Wage For Employees

11:50am May 06, 2016

by NPR Staff

Small businesses in Seattle have to pay a minimum of $15 an hour starting in 2021. But chef Renee Erickson has adopted higher pay for employees of her restaurant group ahead of schedule.

Marvie, the host of Sesame Studios, will sing and answer viewer questions.

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Beyond 'Sesame Street': A New Sesame Studios Channel On YouTube

9:35am May 06, 2016

by David Folkenflik

Sesame Workshop, the company behind Sesame Street, unveils a new initiative to reach kids in a digital and mobile age. NPR gets a sneak peek.

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