Attempting to predict the economy in 2026 Economists may have a pretty dismal record with predictions. But we're still interested in what they see in their non-existent crystal balls. Greg Rosalsky
New redesigned coins marking nation's 250th birthday begin circulating today New coins marking the United States' 250th anniversary begin circulating this week. The Trump administration tweaked the design of some coins and is considering a dollar coin featuring the president. Scott Horsley
Italian pasta brands get relief from Trump's tariffs after threatening to stop exports Americans may still get to enjoy Italian pasta after the Trump administration spared several producers from high-level tariffs. Ruth Sherlock
Is the whiskey industry in trouble? NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with bourbon expert Fred Minnick on what Jim Beam's halting distillation at main distillery reveals about the challenges facing the bourbon industry and the year ahead. Elena Burnett
What's next for Berkshire Hathaway as longtime CEO Warren Buffett retires After six decades running Berkshire Hathaway, the legendary investor Warren Buffett has officially stepped down as CEO. Scott Detrow
Crypto soared in 2025 — and then crashed. Now what? For most of 2025, cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin surged as President Trump vowed to make the U.S. a crypto leader. But now, a severe sell-off has shaken the sector. Rafael Nam
Warren Buffett officially retires as Berkshire Hathway's CEO The legendary 95-year-old investor spent decades building his company into one of the world's largest and most powerful. Now Greg Abel is taking it over. Maria Aspan
What to know about Nick Shirley, the YouTuber alleging daycare fraud in Minnesota Shirley is a 23-year-old self-described "independent YouTube journalist" who made prank videos in high school before pivoting to politics. He participated in a White House roundtable in October. Rachel Treisman
It was a rough year for nightclubs A number of promenant nightclubs and music venues closed across the country in 2025, part of an ongoing trend driven by high rents, decreasing alcohol consumption and monopolization. Neda Ulaby
Judge orders Trump administration to continue to seek funding for the CFPB The order is the latest in a complex legal battle over the fate of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a watchdog agency. Stephan Bisaha