With gas prices soaring over the Ukraine war, here's a plan to cut oil consumption From cutting highway speed limits to launching car-free Sundays in big cities, the International Energy Agency proposes to cut the demand for oil by as much as 2.7 million barrels per day. Jeff Dean
Americans will feel the impact as Fed raises rates. Here's what you should know It's getting more expensive to borrow money with rates on mortgages, car loans, and credit cards heading higher. Here's where you're likely to feel the impact and what you can do about it. Chris Arnold
The days of borrowing money for next to nothing are coming to an end The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the first time since 2018. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to William Spriggs, chief economist to the AFL-CIO.
Has a crack appeared in Washington's concrete strike? Last month, Soundside took listeners to the picket line as concrete workers continued their strike against six of the largest concrete suppliers in the region. Libby Denkmann
Starbucks' future involves reusable cups and unionized workers Starbucks annual shareholders meeting on Wednesday was a display of company success, amidst new union pressure Paige Browning
Starbucks CEO is stepping down. Howard Schultz returning as interim boss On the day of its annual shareholder meeting, Starbucks announced its CEO Kevin Johnson is retiring, effective April 4. Howard Schultz, who led the company for two decades, will return as interim CEO. Andrea Hsu
Fears are growing that Russia will default on its debt. Here's what you need to know Russia owes interest payments on two dollar-denominated bonds on Wednesday. If it doesn't pay, the country could go into default. David Gura
Airplanes are durable so it makes sense to repurpose them An Ireland-based duo — Kevin Regan and his business partner Shane Thornton — are recycling airplanes to create home offices, glamping pods — that kind of thing.
Politicians and experts debate whether gas tax holidays are worthwhile As gas prices rise, politicians call for gas taxes to be suspended. Transportation experts say such moves won't provide much relief and would cut into needed spending on roads, bridges and transit. David Schaper
On Equal Pay Day, women are trying to make a dollar out of 83 cents It took women working year round full-time jobs 74 extra days to earn what men did in 2021. And the data is worse for women of color, who are disproportionately employed in low-wage jobs. Vanessa Romo
