U.S. Hydropower Generation Expected to Recover in 2026 Despite Western Snow Drought
Energy Information Administration (EIA) anticipates a 5% increase in U.
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Companies Begin Receiving Tariff Refunds After Supreme Court Ruling
The initial wave of refunds for tariffs deemed unconstitutional by the Supreme Court has started to reach companies.
Summer Box Office Surges Past $160 Million in Weekend Ticket Sales
The domestic box office has kicked off the summer season with a robust performance, generating $161.
United Airlines Flight Attendants Ratify New Contract, Securing Significant Raises
United Airlines flight attendants have ratified a new five-year labor contract, a significant development that will bring substantial pay increases and other improvements to...
US Inflation Surges to 3.8% as Energy Costs Climb Amid Iran Conflict
US inflation accelerated in April, reaching its fastest rate since May 2023, driven by a significant surge in energy costs that is impacting consumers.
Inflation Reaches Highest Point Since 2023 Amid Rising Gas and Housing Costs
Inflation in April surged to its highest annual rate in nearly three years, driven significantly by a sharp increase in gasoline prices.
April CPI Shows Inflation Surge, Driven by Energy Prices Amid Iran Conflict
Inflationary pressures intensified in April, with consumer prices experiencing a notable increase largely influenced by the ongoing conflict in Iran and its subsequent impact...
CPI Preview: Inflation Spike Fueled by Memory Prices and Statistical Effects
The upcoming Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for April is anticipated to reveal a notable uptick in inflation, a trend that may temporarily obscure...
Trump Immigration Crackdown’s Economic Chill: New Research on Labor Market Impacts
Shortly after Inauguration Day in 2025, Planet Money visited Little Village, a predominantly Mexican-American neighborhood in Chicago.
Texas Attorney General Sues Netflix Over Alleged User Data Collection
Netflix is facing a lawsuit in Texas, with Attorney General Ken Paxton accusing the streaming service of "spying" on users, including children, by collecting...