Due to COVID and weather, more than 1,000 U.S. flights have been cancelled today A mixture of staffing shortages because of the coronavirus and some bad weather has been causing delays for many airlines. Wade Goodwyn
U.S. regulators step up probe into Hyundai-Kia engine failures and fires The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it's opening an engineering analysis to evaluate whether previous recalls of some Hyandai and Kia models covered enough vehicles. The Associated Press
Canceled flights put a damper on Christmas celebrations for thousands of travelers NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with CNBC airline reporter Leslie Josephs about holiday flight cancellations after COVID-19 infections cut back staffing. How do travelers recover?
Americans have gotten raises. But with inflation, is it really a raise? Although workers across the country have seen an increase in wages, the prices of things like gas and food have also risen, leaving workers wondering if their raises are real. Stacey Vanek Smith
Miami wants to become crypto's financial capital. New York's response? Bring it on Miami and New York City are racing to become the country's next "crypto capital" at a time when many see virtual currencies as the future of finance. David Gura
Short staffed from omicron, airlines canceled some Christmas Eve flights last minute Many holiday travelers had Christmas Eve flights canceled at the last minute because of the surge in the omicron variant. Airlines say a spike in cases has left them short staffed. Jennifer Ludden
A complete guide to what is — and isn't — open this Christmas Eve (and Day) Many major retailers and fast-food chains have announced they will be closed this Christmas Day. A few, however, will stay open for customers. Jonathan Franklin
Amazon unionization efforts get a boost under a settlement with U.S. labor board Under pressure to improve worker rights, Amazon has reached a settlement with the National Labor Relations Board to allow its employees to freely organize — and without retaliation. The Associated Press
It's been a good year for Pike Place Market artisans in Seattle. Some say the best Supply chain disruptions might be making it hard to shop for things like flat screen TVs. But at the Pike Place Market, some local artisans are benefiting. Joshua McNichols
With Buy Nothing, find free gifts in your neighborhood faster than Amazon Prime Some holiday taboos are being blown open this year, through a wave of 'Buy Nothing' Paige Browning