Give thanks for the discounts: the feast will cost a little less this year Shoppers can be thankful for discounts on turkey and stuffing this year. While overall grocery prices are up, this year's Thanksgiving meal should cost a bit less than last year's. Scott Horsley
Will technology provide a boost to truck drivers — or will it replace them? The American economy depends on truckers. Technology is promising to transform this industry with new driver-assistance features that are meant to make the job safer and less demanding. Camila Domonoske
THC drinks are flying high. A new hemp law could kill the buzz Drinks infused with cannabis' buzzy compound THC are wildly popular and available in many states. But a year from now, the hemp-based products could be banned under a newly approved federal law. Bill Chappell
Here's why concerns about an AI bubble are bigger than ever Tech companies are pouring billions into AI chips and data centers. Increasingly, they are relying on debt and risky tactics. Financial analysts are worried there's a bubble that will soon pop. Bobby Allyn
Opinion: Jamal Khashoggi's words live forever Jamal Khashoggi came from a prominent Saudi family but fled his country in June, 2017, after he'd become increasingly critical of his government. The Saudi journalist was murdered in 2018. Scott Simon
Rare earths: Federal backing and tech advances aim to help the U.S. catch up to China Rare earths aren't all that rare. The real choke point is in processing and refining them, where China enjoys market dominance. Scott Neuman
A struggling lumber industry wants to join farmers in government bailout package The U.S. hardwood lumber industry is struggling because of past tariffs and a recent export ban to China. Now the industry says, just like soybean farmers, they need help. Justin Hicks
Recalled baby formula linked to a botulism outbreak may still be in some stores A botulism outbreak that has sickened more than two dozen babies in 15 states has been linked to ByHeart formula sold nationwide. Here's what to know about it. Rachel Treisman
September jobs report arrives today, almost seven weeks behind schedule The Labor Department reports on hiring and unemployment for the month of September Thursday. The report, which was delayed by the government shutdown, is somewhat stale, but could offer some clues about the strength or weakness of the U.S. job market. Scott Horsley
Trump administration seeks to roll back protections for imperiled species and habitat The Interior Department proposed reviving a suite of changes to Endangered Species Act regulations first made during the Republican's first term. Those changes were reversed under former President Biden. The Associated Press
