Experts say new Trump tariffs will hit Massachusetts businesses, consumers
While industries in the state wait to see how much their costs will go up, many will pause any growth or hiring. Some say they will even consider layoffs.
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'War of the Worlds' remake sinks to the bottom at this year's Razzie Awards
The surveillance industry version of HG Wells' 1898 classic sci-fi novel stars Ice Cube, and won accolades for worst picture, actor, director and more. -
'Wait Wait' for March 14, 2026: With Not My Job guest John Cusack
This week's show was recorded in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, guest judge and scorekeeper Alzo Slade, Not My Job guest John Cusack and panelists Rachel Coster, Adam Felber, and Joyelle Nicole Johnson. Click the audio link above to hear the whole show. -
Best picture nominees are leaving theaters sooner than they used to
Best picture nominees are spending less time in wide release. But indie theater owners say Oscar season is still a draw. -
In South Carolina, measles shows how far apart neighbors can be on vaccines
In South Carolina, some parents embrace vaccines, others opt out. Why do people make such different choices? A mix of politics, distrust and misinformation is pushing neighbors apart. -
Egg prices have taken a beating. What’s behind the drop?
A year ago, eggs were scarce and prices were sky-high. But avian flu took a much smaller toll on America's egg-laying chickens this winter than last, and egg prices have tumbled 42%. -
Senate passes Warren-backed housing bill to improve access and affordability
The rare bipartisan bill would reduce regulations, regulate corporate investors and expand how housing dollars can be used to build affordable homes and rentals. -
Immigration detention on track for deadliest fiscal year since 2004
Twenty-three people have died since October in ICE custody, as advocates warn about overcrowding and health care access. -
'Pro-worker AI,' streaming fatalities, and other fascinating new economic studies
From artificial intelligence to fatalities from music streaming to the effects of immigrants on elderly health care, the Planet Money newsletter rounds up some interesting new economic studies.
