Why experts say inflation is relatively low but voters feel differently Grocery prices are a key component of any household budget, and rising food prices can sour the electorate's mood. Mia Venkat
The disconnect between facts and feelings when it comes to voters and the economy Why is there a disconnect at times between good news about the economy, and how voters actually feel about the economy? And how is that likely to play out in the 2024 election? Scott Horsley
Off the Charts: Seattle's rental market is pet-friendly, except for big dogs In a city awash in doggos (with two new dog parks coming), finding housing with your furry family members can be challenging—especially if they are large dogs. Teo Popescu
Sleep training: Life preserver for parents or "symptom of capitalism"? The raging debate over how to juggle kids and work. Greg Rosalsky
It's been an up and down week for Trump's DJT stock Shares of the company behind Truth Social — under stock ticker DJT — have had quite a volatile ride since their debut last month. Here's a look at what's been going on. Rafael Nam
Inflation is more stubborn than expected this year. One reason is rising rents Rental prices have been leveling off across the country, but you wouldn't know that from the official inflation statistics. Scott Horsley
Despite global instability, IMF says world economy show 'remarkable resilience' NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, chief economist at the International Monetary Fund, about the health of the global economy.
The IRS commissioner faced tough questions from Senate Finance Committee Senators quizzed IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel about the just-finished tax-filing season and what's ahead for the government's tax collector. Scott Horsley
Could the U.S. force treatment on mentally ill people (again)? Sixty years ago, America began closing mental hospitals. A growing chorus is blaming that for the crisis of mentally ill folks living on our streets. Greg Rosalsky
The VA has its fix for a home loan debacle, but many vets who got hurt won't get help The VA halted foreclosures after an NPR investigation found thousands of vets were facing foreclosure and it wasn't their fault. Now the VA's unveiling a rescue plan that leaves some out in the cold. Quil Lawrence