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Gas prices are lower than when Russia invaded Ukraine

Gas prices are now lower than when Russia invaded Ukraine in February and are expected to fall even further, a likely relief to many stretching their savings during the holiday season.
- Camila Domonoske
Some rail workers say Biden "turned his back on us" in deal to avert rail strike

With a strike looming, President Biden called on Congress to pass legislation imposing a contract deal that four rail unions had rejected, citing its lack of paid sick days.
- Andrea Hsu
What to know about the West's new efforts to slash Russia's oil revenue

Plans take effect next week that would ban most Russian oil imports from Europe and put a price cap on the oil going elsewhere. But Russia could still make money off oil to fund its war in Ukraine.
- Jackie Northam
The stalemate between railroads and their unions could be coming to an end

President Biden is expected to sign a bill forcing the railroad unions to accept an agreement negotiated months ago — putting an end to a years-long bargaining process.
- A Martinez
Rail strike averted, but workers left without sick leave

On Thursday, the US Senate voted to impose a labor agreement for rail workers. The measure now heads to President Biden to be signed. It will include a 24-percent increase in wages over five years, more schedule flexibility and one additional paid day off. But the measure doesn't include paid sick leave.
- Mike Davis
DoorDash cuts 1,250 jobs after pandemic hiring surge

The decision by the online food delivery platform to eliminate about 6% of its workforce is the latest of several companies to recently announce job cuts recently, including Twitter and Amazon.
- The Associated Press
The Fed continues raising interest rates to fight inflation

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell spoke about the economy and job market Wednesday. The Fed has been raising interest rates to fight inflation, but critics say this could push some out of work.
- Scott Horsley
NPR to impose near-freeze on hiring but avoids layoffs as budget cuts loom

NPR is freezing hiring and tightening its belt in other ways in anticipation of a $20 million shortfall in financial sponsorships this fiscal year.
- David Folkenflik
Starbucks closing Capitol Hill store, the first union location in Seattle
- Diana Opong
Wall Street slips, giving back some of last week's big gains

Stocks fell on Wall Street Monday, giving back some of their huge gains made last week on hopes the worst of the nation's inflation may finally have passed.
- The Associated Press

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