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Buying something new can be thrilling in the moment, but will you still be glad you bought it after the fact? NPR readers share their top tips for mindful shopping to avoid regret and overspending.

A new study finds that after decades of stagnation, fast-food and other restaurants finally saw a surge in productivity.

It's a slow week on the Billboard charts, but Jack Black breaks a surprising record on the chart. Plus, rapper Doechii lands her first top 10 album and Alex Warren's "Ordinary" continues to move up the Hot 100.

Those with equity in a home can trade up more easily, while many first-time homebuyers are still stuck on the sidelines.

One year after UnitedHealthcare's CEO was shot and killed, the crisis in U.S. health care is intensifying — even for the companies and investors who make money from it.

The state Legislature funded the entire Cold Case Program last year. Its status in the next budget is uncertain.

Competition, whether from overseas rivals or second-hand goods, has kept the price of furniture relatively low. New tariffs may boost U.S. makers — and raise prices.

U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida has been indicted on charges accusing her of stealing $5 million in federal disaster funds and using some of the money to aid her 2021 campaign.

Michigan Public commentator John U. Bacon assesses the new slew of Detroit Tigers pitchers, pressures on Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood, and changes at Ohio State.

Congestion pricing was introduced on Sunday morning in the center of New York City — despite a late attempt by New Jersey to stop it in court.