Why tackling climate change means a stronger economy — according to Janet Yellen Yellen says the Biden administration is emphasizing action on climate change to make a more resilient American economy. What does that look like for the future of infrastructure and spending? Patrick Jarenwattananon
Federal money is now headed to states for building up fast EV chargers on highways All fifty states, D.C. and Puerto Rico have received the go-ahead to start spending federal dollars on new chargers. The long-term plan is to spend $5 billion improving charging infrastructure. Brittany Cronin
Riding the first train from Seattle to Canada since the pandemic started The Amtrak Cascades train route from Seattle to Vancouver, B.C. resumed this week for the first time in more than two years. While the border has been open to cars and buses for months, Monday’s train trip was the first since the pandemic began. Casey Martin
The dollar is surging. This is who gets helped - and hurt - by its newfound strength The U.S. dollar is the strongest it has been in 20 years. As it strengthens, other currencies — like the pound — weaken. That's good news for U.S. consumers and importers but bad news for others. David Gura
Seattle’s the coolest (metro housing market) Seattle has the fastest-cooling housing market in the country, according to real estate company Redfin. And rising interest rates could mean even more of a downturn. Seattle Times reporter Heidi Groover will tell us more. Vaughan Jones
Bonds are down. That's hurting retirees and people trying to save for college Investors are getting hit with a double whammy: stocks AND bonds are down. That's hurting retirees and people trying to save for college. Chris Arnold
Stock markets drop as Wall Street takes a gloomy view of the economy The Dow fell more than 500 points in morning trading on Friday to a low not seen for nearly two years.
Power outages and problems accessing fuel force Puerto Rico grocery stores to close A growing number of businesses are temporarily closing across the island as power outages caused by Hurricane Fiona drag on, sparking concern about the availability of fuel and basic goods. The Associated Press
Your beer needs carbon dioxide, but the price skyrocketed over the summer The gas brings the bubbles to your beer. But brewers now face a carbon dioxide shortage — and the risk of production cuts and price hikes. Bill Chappell
