The latest Israel-Hamas cease-fire proposal drops details of future governance of Gaza National News
The updated plan, crafted by Egypt and obtained by NPR, is the most recent draft in a flurry of diplomatic activity in recent days aimed at ending Israel's devastating air-and-ground campaign in Gaza.
Read more ...These 5 charts show how life got pricier, but also cheaper, in 2023 National News
Inflation eased this year, and wages are now climbing faster than prices. Americans are still spending, even if they have to borrow money to do so.
Read more ...Up First briefing: Top U.S. officials visit Mexico; 'Parasite' actor Lee Sun-kyun dies National News
U.S. officials travel to Mexico to talk immigration enforcement. South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun, who played a rich entrepreneur in the Oscar-winning film Parasite, was found dead.
Read more ...From Swiftie beads and Barbie to Beyonce, girls ran the world economy in 2023 National News
Girl spending was one of the most powerful economic forces in 2023. Taylor Swift and Beyoncé concerts boosted local and national economies. World leaders begged Taylor Swift to come and perform.
Read more ...This bipartisan Senate duo wants to end legacy college admissions National News
After the Supreme Court barred race-conscious college admissions, there's a growing push in Congress to end preference for applicants tied to alumni and donors.
Read more ...Gen X and President Biden: Reality bites National News
The president is most unpopular among members of Generation X, who lean more conservative than those in other generations.
Read more ...Holiday spending is up. Shoppers are confident, but not giddy National News
Consumer spending from Nov. 1 through Christmas Eve rose 3.1% year over year, new data show, a figure in line with the decade leading up to the pandemic and another positive sign for the economy.
Read more ...He forgot his shirt for a job interview. A hotel employee had a novel solution National News
An hour before an important job interview, Oliver Muensterer realized he'd forgotten his dress shirt. A stranger offered a kind and unexpected solution.
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