Business
Japanese snack packs go monochrome as ink shortages bite
TOKYO — The packaging on some snacks in Japan is turning a somber black-and-white, as the war in Iran disrupts the supply of an
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Politics
Donor Fatigue in Minneapolis Leaves Immigrants Struggling
On a warm Thursday evening in late April, a south Minneapolis brewery hosted a fundraiser for Juntos Podemos, a volunteer mutual aid group that has been helping immigrant families with groceries and rent. Music played, neighbors bid on silent-auction items and organizers tracked donations by hand.
Politics
How the Trump Administration Weakened Anti‑Corruption Enforcement
In 2024 a federal jury quickly convicted former Las Vegas councilwoman Michele Fiore of stealing roughly $70,000 in donations meant for a memorial honoring police officers and using the money for personal expenses.
Business
Will Short Domestic Flights Survive Rising Costs?
U.S. domestic travel has recovered and grown, but one part of the network is shrinking: short regional hops. Flights under 250 nautical miles have fallen the most over the past decade, declining about 11% from 2016 to 2026, according to aviation analytics firm OAG.
U.S. News
Is America Sliding Toward Competitive Authoritarianism?
What kind of political system do we have in America these days? Some
U.S. News
Spring Arrives Overnight in Fairbanks, Alaska
In Fairbanks, Alaska, spring happens overnight In many places, spring happens gradually. But in far-north Fairbanks, Alaska, birch and aspen trees often put their leaves out over a span of just 24-48 hours, a dramatic event known as "greenup."
World
Zelenskyy aides face corruption probe: what's alleged
Andriy Yermak, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s former chief of staff and close aide, is now at the centre of the country’s biggest corruption investigation since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022.
Business
Inflation Highest Since 2023: 3 Things Getting Much More Expensive
Consumer prices climbed sharply in April, pushing annual inflation to 3.8% — the largest year‑over‑year increase since May 2023, according to the Labor Department’s report released Tuesday. Prices rose 0.6% from March to April.
Politics
How Trump’s 2025 Immigration Crackdown Hurt Jobs
Shortly after Inauguration Day in 2025, Planet Money visited Little Village, a predominantly Mexican-American neighborhood in Chicago. It felt oddly quiet for what was usually a bustling part of the city
World
Israel Deploys Iron Dome Batteries to UAE, U.S. Ambassador Says
TEL AVIV, Israel — Israel sent Iron Dome anti-missile batteries and personnel to operate them to the United Arab Emirates to defend the country during
Sports
24 Hours with Three Teen Birders
Otys Train, 16, (left) and teammate Jack Trojan, 17, search for different bird species while competing in the world series of birding at High Point State Park in New Jersey on May 9.
Business
The Clip Economy: Short Videos Taking Over
When he wasn't eking out a living with part-time work, 25-year-old Emrah Bayraktar would take out his phone and edit long interviews of influencers into snippets and post them. "And then one random night, I saw a notification saying that I earned $12," said Bayraktar.
