Why that foul baseball you caught might cost you more money in taxes NPR's Juana Summers talks with Bloomberg correspondent Michael Bologna about the increasing number of fans catching record-breaking baseballs and the taxes that come with catching a piece of history. Christopher Intagliata
Mortgage rates are up, sales of homes are down The current percentage rate for the average home loan is nearly 7%. These mortgage rates continue to push home ownership out of reach for many Americans navigating a frothy housing market. Chris Arnold
Seattle launches program to help small businesses deal with rash of vandalism Small businesses that have experienced of repeated vandalism and break-ins can now apply for some financial relief. The City of Seattle has launched the Storefront Repair Fund, a program to help businesses with property damage. Ruby de Luna
Seattle minimum wage will rise in 2023 The minimum wage in Seattle will go up in 2023, but how much depends on the employer. Dyer Oxley
The OPEC+ alliance meets in Vienna to consider a cut in oil production As oil producers in the OPEC Plus alliance meet Wednesday, they'll discuss cutting supplies. That could lead to higher gas prices and hints at new political challenges for the White House. A Martinez
Elon Musk changes his position and says he wants to buy Twitter after all Elon Musk is proposing to proceed with his original $44 billion buyout of Twitter. The agreement would preempt a trial that had been scheduled to start in less than two weeks. Raquel Maria Dillon
Russia and Saudi Arabia agree to massive cuts to oil output. Here's why it matters The 2 million bpd cut in oil production was backed by Saudi Arabia and could benefit Russia. The OPEC+ meeting took place as much of the world is battling soaring energy costs and rising inflation. Jackie Northam
5 takeaways from the report on abuse in the National Women's Soccer League A new investigative report details sexual misconduct and verbal abuse by coaches in the league – and a lack of action by those in charge to address problems, despite years of players' complaints. Laurel Wamsley
Elon Musk's peace plan for Ukraine draws condemnation from Zelenskyy The Tesla CEO tweeted a plan that includes allowing Russia to keep Crimea, which it seized in 2014. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy responded that Musk was taking sides with Russia. The Associated Press
Hurricane Ian damage in Florida is estimated to be tens of billions of dollars Florida residents are assessing hurricane damage and insurance providers are expecting to see a rush of claims. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Rich Gibson of the American Academy of Actuaries.