Why some see the dollar's drop as a sign America is losing its financial might The dollar has just posted its worst first-half of a year since 1973. And now investors wonder — is it a sign that America is losing its financial standing? Rafael Nam
Trump plans to share new tariff rates this week as deadline for deals approaches The administration keeps shifting its plans when it comes to trade negotiations. The latest expectation is that most countries will receive new tariff rates this week that would go into effect on Aug. 1. Danielle Kurtzleben
Defunct oil wells are a national problem. Finding them is the first step There could be about a million 'orphan' oil and gas wells across the U.S. As they age, they can leak greenhouse gases or unhealthy chemicals. Camila Domonoske
Trump says he's sending letters to countries with tariff terms ahead of his deadline NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Duke University professor Tim Meyer about the looming deadline for international trade deals to be worked out and what's been accomplished thus far. Ayesha Rascoe
'Buy now, pay later' purchases can now affect your credit score. Here's what that means Services that split up payments into installments are increasingly popular, especially among young and low-to-middle income shoppers. But now the FICO credit scoring company will be tracking that debt. Laurel Wamsley
Why is the dollar off to a weak start this year? The U.S. dollar had its worst start this year in more than half a century. Harvard University economics professor Kenneth Rogoff says President Trump is accelerating the decline. Michel Martin
How Sean Combs' allegations, charges and lawsuits may affect his businesses A federal jury acquitted Combs of his most serious charges — racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking — but found him guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. Sheldon Pearce
Checking in on Newark Airport after recent delays and cancellations United Airlines says operations at Newark Airport are running smoothly after recent delays and cancellations caused by air traffic control problems and runway construction.
How immigration policies are impacting STEM The Trump administration's immigration policies are deterring recent graduates and prospective employees from seeking STEM opportunities in the U.S.
The U.S. labor market remains solid, with employers adding 147,000 jobs last month U.S. employers added 147,000 jobs in June as the unemployment rate dipped to 4.1%. Job gains were concentrated in health care and state and local government. Scott Horsley