GDP Growth Is Small Comfort To Business Owners Grappling With Tariffs
NPR’s Ailsa Chang speaks with Jane Hardy, CEO of the Brinly-Hardy Co., who says she’s had to layoff workers because of a 37 percent hike in domestic steel prices due to tariffs.
Wildfires In Western U.S. Could Affect Air Quality For Prolonged Period Of Time
The smoke from nearly 100 large Western wildfires has public health officials worried. Air quality managers are warning this is the new norm for the region, given climate change.
Judges Considering Next Moves With Hundreds Of Migrant Children Still Separated
The Trump administration says it has reunited 1,442 migrant children with their parents, but hundreds are still separated. The judge who ordered the reunification is now considering what to do next.
In Battle Pitting Cities Vs. States Over Minimum Wage, Birmingham Scores A Win
A federal appeals court sided with workers from Birmingham, Ala., who argued that state lawmakers racially discriminated against the majority-black city by blocking a 2016 municipal minimum wage hike.
D.C. Has Had More Than 300 Synthetic Marijuana Overdoses In 2 Weeks
Synthetic marijuana, known as K2, overdoses are challenging the city’s first responders and law enforcement. “Overdoses are happening everywhere,” says one delivery driver.
What’s Behind The Surge In GDP
The U.S. economy surged in the second quarter at a rate of 4.1 percent, the strongest pace in nearly four years. David Wessel, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, discusses what that means.
U.S. Economic Growth At 4.1 Percent For 2nd Quarter
President Trump has been promising to launch the economy into high gear. The Commerce Department on Friday said GDP grew at 4.1 percent for the second quarter, nearly double the first-quarter rate.
GDP Is Up 4.1 Percent: What That Means
The U.S. economy surged at the strongest pace in nearly four years, according to Commerce numbers. NPR’s Chris Arnold talks to Rachel Martin about it and President Trump is set to deliver a statement.
Which Water Is Best For Health? Hint: Don’t Discount The Tap
Scientists weigh in on whether Americans really need to pay for alkalinized, mineralized, or purified water from filters or bottles.
Virgin Galactic Space Plane Reaches New Heights In Test Flight
Billionaire Richard Branson wants to be on the “first official flight” to see space as a tourist by the end of 2018. His company’s latest test flight reached heights of more than 32 miles.
Did The Government Meet The Deadline To Reunite Migrant Families?
The Trump administration says it has reunited all of the eligible parents with their children who were separated under the “zero tolerance” policy. Hundreds of kids are still in government custody.
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