Are Amazon Prime Day deals worth it? 5 things to know
Amazon's annual two-day sale for Prime members is here. Not all deals are as good as they seem, however. It pays to do some research to ensure you're getting the best price.
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What to know about Prime, the Logan Paul drink that Sen. Schumer wants investigated
Prime drinks have become a Gen Z status symbol, a prized social media prop for a certain brand of teen male. But they're causing jitters among pediatricians who say they pack scary caffeine levels.
Should we invest more in weather forecasting? It may save your life
Over the last century, we've seen a huge improvement in the accuracy of weather forecasts. A new study suggests these better forecasts have tremendous value for our lives and our economy.
For the second consecutive month Black unemployment has increased
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Kate Bahn of the Urban Institute about what's been driving the recent increase in unemployment among Black workers in the U.S.
Suspended from Twitter, the account tracking Elon Musk's jet has landed on Threads
The account ElonJet tracked the movement of Elon Musk's private jet in real time, until it was suspended by Twitter last year. Now, it has resurfaced on Meta's fast-growing Twitter rival, Threads.
'Bidenomics' is everywhere. Here's what it could mean for the election
President Biden is trying to get credit for the economy by embracing the slogan of "Bidenomics" to describe his spending plans and the strong jobs market. But voters are skeptical.
More renters facing eviction have a right to a lawyer. Finding one can be hard
New laws aim to change the power imbalance in rent court, where tenants with no lawyer are more likely to lose. But some cities have a shortage of attorneys or no set way to pair them with renters.
Canceled trips and no refunds: Passport delays are derailing travelers
In March, the State Department said the standard processing time for a new or renewed passport can take up to 13 weeks. But many passport seekers are finding that the wait is well beyond that.
Threads, Meta's competitor to Twitter, is off to a fast start
Threads, Meta's new Twitter competitor, has become the most rapidly downloaded app ever. NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with tech journalist Kara Swisher about this rapid rise.
The Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action may impact workplace hiring practices
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Harvard law professor Noah Feldman on the implications the Supreme Court decision on affirmative action will have on businesses.