Could the U.S. still see a recession? A handy primer about the confusing economy A string of encouraging reports is raising hope about the economy — but worries of a possible recession have not gone away. Here's why. Scott Horsley
How climate change could cause a home insurance meltdown It's increasingly expensive and difficult to get home insurance, as losses rise from climate-driven disasters such as wildfires and hurricanes. And the solutions aren't always politically popular. Michael Copley
Delivery drivers are forced to confront the heatwave head on For many, the key to avoiding these record high temperatures is staying inside and blasting the AC. But what about the people whose work keeps them outside for hours at a time? Danielle Kaye
These farmworkers thought a new overtime law would help them. Now, they want it gone Washington state is among a handful of states with new laws granting farmworkers the right to earn time-and-a-half for overtime work. But for many workers, things haven't turned out as expected. Ximena Bustillo
Organizers, politicians predict ‘massive wave of enthusiasm’ will revive labor movement The share of American workers represented by a union has dropped to a record low of about 10%. Monica Nickelsburg
Inflation may be cooling, but the housing market is still too hot for many buyers The median home price has risen to $413,800 – the second-highest price ever — thanks to a shortage of homes on the market and high mortgage rates. Experts say renting may be a better option. Erin Kenney
Seattle moves one step closer to protecting gig workers from abrupt termination Seattle is one step closer to passing another set of laws protecting gig workers. A Seattle city council committee has approved an ordinance that sets guidelines for app-based companies to provide notice and an appeals process before terminating workers. Ruby de Luna
Local economies are getting a boost from Taylor Swift and Beyoncé concerts NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer asks economist Mara Klaunig about the economic effects on local communities of concerts like Taylor Swift's or Beyoncé's. Sacha Pfeiffer
The legal crackdown on Binance clouds future of crypto There's a landmark legal battle being waged between financial regulators and Binance, one of the largest crypto companies in the world. And it may determine the crypto industry's future. David Gura