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Economists say creating a 2% tax minimum for the extremely wealthy would unlock an extra $250 billion per year.

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A proposal to tax the uber-rich is gaining traction. But there are skeptics

The Brazilian government has proposed a 2% global wealth tax on the uber-rich. It would impact the 3,000 wealthiest people in the world.

August 06, 2024
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A stack of the Marion County Record sits in the back of the newspaper's building, awaiting unbundling, sorting and distribution, Aug. 16, 2023, in Marion, Kan. Two special prosecutors said on Monday that they plan to file a criminal obstruction of justice charge against a former central Kansas police chief over his conduct following a raid last year on his town's newspaper, and that the newspaper's staff committed no crimes.

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Prosecutors say they plan to charge former police chief over Kansas newspaper raid

Prosecutors concluded that the staff at the Marion County Record committed no crimes before former Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody led a raid on its offices and the home of its publisher.

August 05, 2024
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Stocks fell sharply in the U.S. and around the world on Monday.

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The Dow Jones slumps over 1,000 points as fears about the U.S. economy intensify

Stocks fell sharply across the globe on Monday, as worries about the U.S. economy triggered a worldwide sell-off. The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled more than 1,000 points or 2.6%.

August 05, 2024
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  • Scott Horsley
Various Google logos are displayed on a Google search on Sept. 11, 2023, in New York. U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta ruled Monday that Google's ubiquitous search engine has been illegally exploiting its dominance to squash competition and stifle innovation in a seismic decision that could shake up the internet and hobble one of the world's best-known companies.

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  • Business

Google loses massive antitrust case over its search dominance

The highly anticipated decision comes nearly a year after the start of a trial pitting the U.S. Justice Department against Google in the country's biggest antitrust showdown in a quarter century.

August 05, 2024
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Vice President Harris delivers a speech on artificial intelligence in London on Nov. 1, 2023.

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  • News

Tech luminaries and VCs go all-in on Kamala Harris campaign, 5 things to know

Harris started her political career in the Bay Area. And since launching her campaign, donations from Silicon Valley have poured in. But that doesn’t necessarily mean she’ll go easy on Big Tech.

August 04, 2024
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  • Dara Kerr
Then-Democratic vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris (left) speaks during a debate Oct. 7, 2020, in Salt Lake City, and former President Donald Trump speaks during a debate June 27 in Atlanta. Trump said Friday that he's pulling out of a scheduled debate with his likely Democratic opponent, Vice President Harris, and instead has agreed to a date earlier in September on Fox News Channel.

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  • Politics

Trump posts about a new debate plan, and Harris pushes back

Former President Trump posted on his Truth Social about shifting the next televised presidential debate a week earlier, with Fox News hosting instead of ABC News.

August 03, 2024
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  • Willem Marx and
  • Amy Morgan
Scott Simon (top right) and Ina Jaffe (center left) pose for a picture with other NPR Chicago Bureau staff.

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  • Opinion

Opinion: Remembering our colleague and friend, Ina Jaffe

NPR's Scott Simon remembers Ina Jaffe, who first edited this program and later reported on seniors for NPR. Jaffe died this week at the age of 75.

August 03, 2024
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  • Scott Simon
Job seekers attend a job fair in Sunrise, Fl., on June 26, 2024. Employers added only 114,000 jobs last month, well below expectations, raising fears about the economy.

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  • Economy

Why a weaker jobs market is sparking recession fears

U.S. employers added just 114,000 jobs in July as the unemployment rate rose to 4.3%. The weaker-than-expected report is adding to fears of an economic slowdown.

August 02, 2024
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  • Scott Horsley
Former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, shown here with his wife Sarah in 2023, says Rupert Murdoch's U.K. tabloids hacked into his voicemails and documents to learn private information about him and his family. A 2011 police memo shows Washington Post CEO Will Lewis, then working for Murdoch, cited a security threat involving Brown as a reason to delete company emails.

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  • Media

Former U.K. Prime Minister says Bezos should reconsider 'Washington Post' publisher

Former U.K. Prime Minister Gordon Brown says Washington Post CEO Will Lewis told police a "clearly fabricated" account in 2011 to justify destroying emails amid a scandal. Lewis denies wrongdoing.

August 02, 2024
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  • David Folkenflik
KD Deshmukh says he recently celebrated his spouse's birthday with a salmon dinner at home. He also buys in bulk, clips coupons and has switched to more store brands to save money at the grocery store.

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  • Business

Inflation math is changing America's dinner plans

For the first time in years, people are buying more groceries, including pricier brands, to replace restaurant outings. From McDonald's to Starbucks, fast food and cafes are feeling it.

August 02, 2024
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  • Alina Selyukh
A Target customer shops for school supplies. The average family is projected to spend $875 on back-to-school shopping in 2024, according to the National Retail Federation.

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  • Business

5 tips to save money on back-to-school shopping — this weekend and beyond

Families are expected to spend $875 on average for school supplies, clothing and backpacks this year. Here are a few ways to help lower the bill.

August 02, 2024
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  • Lola Murti
The Biden administration has proposed a rule to ban additional fees for seating family members together on planes. Here, a Delta Air Lines plane leaves the gate on July 12, 2021, at Logan International Airport in Boston.

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  • National

Airlines could soon be banned from charging fees for seating families together

The Biden administration has sought to eliminate airline "junk fees," which are unexpected and obscured additional costs on travel tickets.

August 01, 2024
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  • Alana Wise
The Consumer Product Safety Commission filed a lawsuit over products sold on Amazon that the agency found to be unsafe, including carbon monoxide detectors and some children's sleepwear.

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  • Business

Amazon must recall unsafe products sold by independent sellers, a consumer agency says

The decision stems from a suit by the Consumer Product Safety Commission over products sold on Amazon that the agency found to be unsafe, including children's sleepwear and carbon monoxide detectors.

August 01, 2024
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  • Joe Hernandez
Former President Donald Trump walks off stage after speaking at the National Association of Black Journalists convention in Chicago on Wednesday.

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  • Politics

Five takeaways by a longtime NABJ member from Trump’s appearance before Black journalists

Former president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump appeared at the convention for the National Association of Black Journalists on Wednesday, creating tension within the organization.

August 01, 2024
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  • Eric Deggans
Electric innovations past and present: The Hyundai Ioniq 6 that NPR took on a road trip stopped at the Thomas Edison Center at Menlo Park in Edison, N.J., on June 11. It’s the site of the world’s second-largest light bulb (that would be the one on top of the tower, at left) in honor of Thomas Edison.

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  • Business

A road trip in an electric vehicle doesn't have to be nerve-wracking anymore

Many people get range anxiety thinking about taking a long car trip in an EV. But a lot of money has gone into improving roadside chargers. We tried them out for ourselves during a 1,000-mile drive.

August 01, 2024
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