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.
The markets are down. Here's how to handle your investments The markets have fallen lately. Your knee-jerk reaction might be to sell. Here's why that's not a good idea. Marielle Segarra
Economists say inflation is easier on Gen Z, TikTok disagrees With fewer assets to erode, and flexibility to change jobs, Gen Z is positioned well for inflation, but that's not how they're seeing it. Taylor Jennings-Brown
Starbucks workers have unionized at record speed; many fear retaliation now More than 300 Starbucks stores have held union elections in less than a year, a remarkable feat. But now workers blame "scorched-earth" union busting by Starbucks for a slowdown in the momentum. Andrea Hsu
The Biden administration is changing who qualifies for student loan cancellation Lawsuits have taken aim at the Biden administration's efforts to cancel some federal student loan debt. In response, the administration has been subtly shifting its plan, and changing who qualifies. Scott Simon
Vacant stores will become homes more easily under new California laws Local government officials say the laws undermine their authority and cut their tax base, but it's a long-sought win for affordable housing advocates, who say such sites are ready-made for apartments. The Associated Press
McDonald's will have adult Happy Meals this October Each Cactus Plant Flea Market Box will come with a meal and a classic McDonald's character toy, with a twist. Dustin Jones
What effect is 'remote work' having on the local video game industry? KUOW's Joshua McNichols joins Soundside to talk about the effect remote work is having on the Pacific Northwest video game industry. Libby Denkmann
Flight attendants picket airports — demanding that airlines fix chronic delays Thousands of Southwest Airlines and United Airlines flight attendants picketed outside airport terminals Tuesday — calling for smoother operations, better pay and safety on the job. David Schaper
Florida's population has skyrocketed. That could make Hurricane Ian more destructive More people — and more buildings to house them, often in coastal areas — mean that a major hurricane could become more costly and destructive. That's raising concerns as Hurricane Ian approaches. Becky Sullivan
