Kroger and Albertsons grocery megamerger halted by federal court The ruling makes it increasingly likely that Kroger might abandon its $24.6 billion plan to buy Albertsons. The merger would have combined two of America's largest supermarket chains. Alina Selyukh
The price of eggs has risen just in time for peak baking season NPR's Elissa Nadworny speaks with American Egg Board President and CEO Emily Metz about the latest rise in egg prices just as peak baking season gets underway. Elissa Nadworny
Bond vigilantes could influence economic policies during Trump's second term The incoming Trump administration has its eyes set on serious economic changes. But one group has unique power to influence fiscal and monetary policies and they're keeping watch: Bond Vigilantes. Paddy Hirsch
Hiring got a boost in November Hiring rebounded in November, after a lull the month before. Boeing workers are back on the job after a strike. Bars and restaurants are adding jobs as well. Scott Horsley
Seattle Art Museum guards strike for better pay and benefits Unionized security guards at Seattle Art Museum are striking this week after failing to secure a contract. Monica Nickelsburg
The burdens of record housing costs are impacting homeowners and renters The number of people burdened by high housing costs has hit another record high. Both renters and homeowners are struggling as prices have spiked in recent years. Jennifer Ludden
What Trump's 2nd term might mean for the country's economy Economist David Wessel talks about Trump's plans on tariffs and tax cuts, and the potential economic impact of Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's Department of Government Efficiency. Dave Davies
How import expo attendees in China feel about Trump's tariffs President-elect Donald Trump started imposing tariffs on Chinese goods as president in 2018. One response in Beijing was to launch a giant annual trade fair focused on imports. Now, Trump is coming back.
Could Trump withhold federal funding from Washington state? Treasurer prepares for worst As Washington state officials prep for a second Trump presidency, perhaps no state official has been more explicit than Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti about preparing for what he sees as the worst possible outcome: Donald Trump and his administration cutting federal funding to liberal states. Scott Greenstone
Canada's Trudeau says he had an 'excellent conversation' with Trump after tariffs threat The Canadian prime minister's meeting with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago came after the president-elect's threat to impose tariffs on two of America's leading trade partners raised alarms. The Associated Press