Economists are split on how much tariffs will affect prices in the coming months, as Trump’s…
Day: July 15, 2025
Heavy rains and flash flooding sweep across Northeast
Flash flood watches and warnings were in place in parts of New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania…
4 astronauts splashdown on SpaceX capsule to end Axiom Space’s private Ax-4 mission
The private crew included Ax-4 mission commander and former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson. It was her…
A million veterans gave DNA for medical research. Now the data is in limbo
Retired service members donated genetic material to a DNA database to help answer health questions for…
Planet Money Summer School tackles political economy
In this season of Planet Money Summer School, our free economics course for your ears is…
Action must follow Trump’s ‘remarkable shift’ on Russia, says Sen. Richard Blumenthal
A bipartisan bill in Congress would enable President Trump to slap “bone-crushing sanctions” on Russia, says…
SCOTUS allows dismantling of Education Dept. And, Trump threatens Russia with tariffs
The Supreme Court has cleared the way for the Trump administration to continue with mass firings.…
Inflation heats up in June as President Trump’s tariffs start to bite
Consumer prices were up 2.7% from a year ago — a larger annual increase than the…
In Britain, hopes are mounting to finally clean up sewage-polluted waterways
After years of polluting by the water industry, a report planned for release in the coming…
Stacey Abrams warns of autocracy and voter suppression, doesn’t rule out another run
Abrams isn’t running for office — but she’s not ruling it out, either. “Politics is a…