The Trump administration wants to build more roads through national forests
The Trump administration argues that rescinding the 2001 Roadless Rule will help wildland firefighters. Fire researchers warn that more roads could exacerbate the problem.
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Nike and other companies manufacturing in Southeast Asia consider their next move
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Patrick Soong, who helps companies find places to make their products, about the effects of U.S. tariffs on industry in Southeast Asia. -
Honeybee decline could be a ‘huge problem’ for US agriculture
Bees contribute over $120 billion to the global economy each year in their role as pollinators. -
The job market remains incredibly healthy — but the tariff storm could upend things
Employers added 228,000 jobs in March, showcasing a solid labor market. But uncertainty over tariffs and tepid consumer spending may weigh on job growth in the months to come. -
Major deal wipes out $30 billion in medical debt
Undue Medical Debt is retiring unpaid medical bills for 20 million people. The debt trading company that owned them is leaving the market. -
Dow Jones plunges over 2,200 points as tariff carnage roils global markets
Investors, businesses and consumers all seem terrified of how President Trump's tariffs could upend the global economy. -
Higher prices are likely for these 10 grocery items when tariffs hit
A trip to the grocery or liquor store is about to become even more expensive, economists say. From seafood to olive oil, these items will likely cost more under President Trump's tariffs. -
Legal scholar sees immigrant arrests as a 'struggle for the soul of the country'
As ICE agents arrest international students at campuses across the U.S., professor Daniel Kanstroom discusses the law — and the human cost. He says the round-ups are designed to "send a message." -
Sen. Cory Booker on his marathon, 25-hour speech on the Senate floor
Sen. Cory Booker, a Democrat from New Jersey, told NPR's Juana Summers he stopped eating and drinking before his record-breaking speech.
