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Can Short Regional Flights Survive Rising Costs?

Short regional flights are the lifeblood of U.S aviation — but they were in decline even before jet fuel concerns struck. Here, a file photo shows a Delta Air Lines Connection regional jet operated by GoJet Airlines taking off from Logan International Airport in Boston. Charles Krupa/AP hide caption toggle caption Charles Krupa/AP U.S.

Inflation Climbs to Highest Level Since 2023

Inflation jumps to its highest level since 2023. Here are 3 things costing a lot more Audio will be available later today. Gasoline prices have jumped about $1.50 a gallon since the U.S. launched its war with Iran. Rising fuel prices are a big driver of overall inflation.

Inside the Clip Economy: How Short Videos Took 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.

Remote Towns Struggle Without Year-Round Flights

Joe Castellana often has to drive several hours to complete the 120-mile trip from his home on the tip of Cape Cod in Provincetown, Mass., to Boston, especially during the summer. He can fly but commercial flights aren't offered during the off-season.

Americans on China: Tariffs, Iran and Global Standing

President Trump greets Chinese President Xi Jinping ahead of a bilateral meeting at Gimhae Air Base in Busan, South Korea, on Oct. 30, 2025. Trump heads to Beijing for another meeting with Xi on Tuesday.

Modi Urges Less Fuel and Gold Amid Iran War Disruptions

Skip next section No increased duties on gold and silver imports expected May 11, 2026 No increased duties on gold and silver imports expected Gold is ‌in high demand in India, particularly for weddingsImage: dapd India has no plans for a raised tariff on gold and silver imports, a government source told Reuters news agency

Savvy Shoppers Redefining Grocery Savings

Rich Henderson and his wife, Rachel Negro-Henderson, grocery shop for their family at the Aldi in Bellmawr, New Jersey. Rachel Wisniewski for NPR hide caption toggle caption Rachel Wisniewski for NPR NPR's series What's Eating America examines the forces shaping our food system and how they're scrambling the way we eat. BELLMAWR, N.J.

When Shipping Lanes Become Geopolitical Weapons

Could imposing a toll to pass through the Strait of Malacca, the narrow stretch of water that connects the Indian Ocean with the Pacific, be a profitable business? Indonesia's Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa seemed to float the idea at the end of April.

EU Scrambles as US Threatens Auto Tariffs

When the trade ministers of the so-called Group of Seven, or G7, nations met in Paris this week, they were supposed to be talking about the most pressing issues facing global trade, including critical minerals and the impact of the Iran war.

Africa's Fertilizer Options During the Hormuz Blockade

For more than two months, there have hardly been any merchant ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing blockade. Africa is being hit by the full brunt of the conflict in the Middle East, with canceled flights, long lines at petrol stations, and barren fields across the continent.