Social Security benefits face big cuts in 2033, unless Congress acts Trustees of the Social Security trust fund predict the fund will be exhausted in eight years. Unless Congress acts, Social Security payments will automatically drop by 23% at that time. Scott Horsley
'Labubu' is a plush toy that is causing a frenzy. Here's its origin story Labubus are a global sensation — sparking long lines outside toy stores, selling out online within minutes, and listing for double or triple their original price on resale markets. Here's why. Juliana Kim
In 'Hysterical,' a podcaster unpacks a mysterious contagious illness among teen girls Dan Taberski won a "Podcast of the Year" award for his investigation of a 2011 outbreak of tics and spasms in one high school. He's also the creator of the "Missing Richard Simmons" podcast. Tonya Mosley
A look at the 'golden share' agreement in the U.S. Steel-Nippon Steel partnership NPR speaks with Todd Tucker, director of industrial policy and trade at the Roosevelt Institute, about the Trump administration's unique role in the U.S. Steel-Nippon Steel partnership. Steve Inskeep
Cloudy with a chance of showers? All eyes on Fed's economic forecast today The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady Wednesday. Members of the central bank's rate-setting committee will telegraph their plans for possible rate cuts later this year. Scott Horsley
How Apple turbocharged China's development A new book raises the specter that corporate offshoring of manufacturing may have undermined America's lead in technological innovation and even its national security. Greg Rosalsky
Trump has set lofty expectations when it comes to making trade deals President Trump loves to boast about his deal-making prowress. But so far in this term, he doesn't have much to show for it. Mara Liasson
Journalists dodge rubber bullets in covering L.A. immigration protests The Los Angeles Press Club says law enforcement officers have violated press freedoms of reporters covering anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles more than three dozen times. David Folkenflik
Oil prices jump and stocks tumble following Israel's attack on Iran Israel's attack on Iran sparked the biggest jump in crude oil prices since Russia's invasion of Ukraine more than three years ago. Stocks fell sharply. Scott Horsley
The U.S. will tax tomatoes from Mexico. It could mean higher prices for consumers On July 14, the U.S. is set to impose a 21 percent anti-dumping duty on fresh tomatoes imported from Mexico, and the U.S. food industry fears that prices at grocery stores and restaurants will go up. David Martin Davies
