Opinion: Remembering our colleague and friend, Ina Jaffe NPR's Scott Simon remembers Ina Jaffe, who first edited this program and later reported on seniors for NPR. Jaffe died this week at the age of 75. Scott Simon
The cost of putting on the Olympics is making it harder to find host cities The Olympic Games almost always comes with a substantial financial burden for a host city. But are cost-benefit analysts too simplistic for how we evaluate their impact? Wailin Wong
Why a weaker jobs market is sparking recession fears U.S. employers added just 114,000 jobs in July as the unemployment rate rose to 4.3%. The weaker-than-expected report is adding to fears of an economic slowdown. Scott Horsley
Former UK Prime Minister says Bezos should reconsider 'Washington Post' publisher Former U.K. Prime Minister Gordon Brown says Washington Post CEO Will Lewis told police a "clearly fabricated" account in 2011 to justify destroying emails amid a scandal. Lewis denies wrongdoing. David Folkenflik
Inflation math is changing America's dinner plans For the first time in years, people are buying more groceries, including pricier brands, to replace restaurant outings. From McDonald's to Starbucks, fast food and cafes are feeling it. Alina Selyukh
5 tips to save money on back-to-school shopping — this weekend and beyond Families are expected to spend $875 on average for school supplies, clothing and backpacks this year. Here are a few ways to help lower the bill. Lola Murti
Five takeaways by a longtime NABJ member from Trump’s appearance before Black journalists Former president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump appeared at the convention for the National Association of Black Journalists on Wednesday, creating tension within the organization. Eric Deggans
A road trip in an electric vehicle doesn't have to be nerve-wracking anymore Many people get range anxiety thinking about taking a long car trip in an EV. But a lot of money has gone into improving roadside chargers. We tried them out for ourselves during a 1,000-mile drive. Camila Domonoske
Airlines could soon be banned from charging fees for seating families together The Biden administration has sought to eliminate airline "junk fees," which are unexpected and obscured additional costs on travel tickets. Alana Wise
Amazon must recall unsafe products sold by independent sellers, a consumer agency says The decision stems from a suit by the Consumer Product Safety Commission over products sold on Amazon that the agency found to be unsafe, including children's sleepwear and carbon monoxide detectors. Joe Hernandez
