November 13, 2021

Inflation is surging and people are hopping mad

Some consumers are wondering why President Joe Biden is not doing more to counter surging prices across the economy. Patrick Semansky/AP Bernice Rink didn't need […]
November 12, 2021

Minnesota group aims to help rural women support each other

Many women — especially caregivers — have struggled during the pandemic as they try to juggle work, family and their personal health. That burden can […]
November 12, 2021

How an equitable economic recovery benefits us all

The COVID-19 pandemic took a toll on the economy, but economic recovery has been strong in 2021. New businesses are opening at record rates, and […]
November 12, 2021

For 2nd straight month, Americans quit jobs at a record pace

Americans quit their jobs at a record pace for the second straight month in September, in many cases for more money elsewhere as companies bump […]
November 12, 2021

Black-owned media outlets pressure large companies to fulfill commitments

After the murder of George Floyd, some big corporations — like Target, General Mills, Nestle and DoorDash — made pledges to invest in Black-owned media […]
November 11, 2021

Unemployment is unavailable to many who lose jobs over vaccination rules

By Blake Farmer, Marketplace Near the Canadian border in Presque Isle, Maine, nurse Stephanie Grandy was notified in late August that she had until the […]
November 11, 2021

Why heating costs are expected to spike this winter — and how you can prepare

When you open your next utility bill, you might experience some sticker shock. The federal Energy Information Administration says heating costs could go up as […]
November 11, 2021

The race is on to save Christmas as retailers fight the supply chain crunch

An inflatable snowman and candy canes are part of the decorations that adorn houses in Brooklyn's Dyker Heights neighborhood on Dec. 22, 2020, in New […]
November 11, 2021

Bemidji offers cash to lure telecommuters to town

Last year, like many Americans, Matt Fahrenbruch found himself suddenly doing his job from home. He lived in Topeka, Kansas where he audited programs for […]
November 10, 2021

Despite calls to improve, air travel is still a nightmare for many with disabilities

A man using a wheelchair hands his ID to an officer at a security screening checkpoint at Orlando International Airport in 2020. Paul Henness | […]