Single mother struggles to meet SNAP work requirements after layoff The food assistance program known as SNAP is a lifeline for parents who have lost their jobs and are struggling to afford groceries for their families.
The war in Iran is impacting Earth's supply of helium Helium is the second most abundant element in the universe, but on earth it's in short supply. And Iran's retaliatory strikes on helium-rich Qatar have made it even more scarce. Ayesha Rascoe
Energy analyst discusses the impact of the fuel shortage across industries in the U.S. The war with Iran has caused diesel prices to spike nationwide. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with energy analyst Patrick De Haan about the implications for all the industries that rely on the fuel. Ayesha Rascoe
Fixing the toxic work culture of restaurants Host Adrian Ma speaks with restaurant industry veterans Kenji Lopez-Alt and Hannah Selinger about ways to fix the toxic work culture in many restaurant kitchens. William Troop
Paramount, Warner Bros. and regulators NPR's Adrian Ma speaks with Columbia Law professor Tim Wu who makes the case for what he sees as the weak spots in the Paramount Warner-Bros. merger. Michael Levitt
Judge blocks DOJ's criminal probe of Federal Reserve, blasting it as political A federal judge has put the brakes on a criminal probe of the Federal Reserve, saying it was part of an improper campaign by the Trump administration to pressure the central bank into cutting interest rates. Scott Horsley
Egg prices have taken a beating. What's behind the drop? A year ago, eggs were scarce and prices were sky-high. But avian flu took a much smaller toll on America's egg-laying chickens this winter than last, and egg prices have tumbled 42%. Scott Horsley
Bucking stigma, more places turn to factory-built for affordable housing Mobile homes have long been zoned out of cities and suburbs. But with updated designs and a housing shortage, they're increasingly being welcomed as more-affordable starter homes. Anusha Mathur
China slams Trump's trade investigation, as it approves a 5-year economic plan China's Foreign Ministry criticized the Trump administration's trade investigation as a "pretext" for tariffs. Meanwhile, China is moving ahead with a five-year plan that may rankle trade partners. Jennifer Pak
