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Money

A customer fills out a Mega Millions lottery ticket
National

Mega Millions Tuesday jackpot surpasses estimated $565M

Lottery officials estimate Tuesday's prize at $565 million — or more than $293 million if delivered in cash — after there were no lucky winners in Friday's drawing.

2 years ago

Chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve Jerome Powell speaks at the Brookings Institution, November 30, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
NPR
Business
Economy
National

The Fed continues its crackdown on inflation, pushing up interest rates again

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by half a percentage point Wednesday, which was a smaller increase than the four previous hikes.

3 years ago

FILE - The FTX Arena logo is seen where the Miami Heat basketball team plays on Nov. 12, 2022, in Miami. The former CEO of failed crypto firm FTX Sam Bankman-Fried has been arrested in the Bahamas at the request of the U.S. government, the U.S. attorney’s office in New York said Monday, Dec. 12. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier, File)
Crime
Economy

FTX’s Bankman-Fried charged by U.S. for ‘scheme’ to defraud

Bankman-Fried was arrested Monday by Bahamian authorities at the request of the U.S. government.

3 years ago

File photo: The FTX Arena logo is seen where the Miami Heat basketball team plays on Nov. 12, 2022, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier, File)
Criminal Justice
International
Technology

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried arrested in the Bahamas

Bankman-Fried is under criminal investigation by U.S. and Bahamian authorities following the collapse last month of FTX.

3 years ago

Twitter headquarters is shown in San Francisco on Nov. 4, 2022. (Jeff Chiu/AP)
NPR
Business
Technology

Elon Musk set to relaunch Twitter Blue with higher price for iPhone users

The company says it has a new process to avoid the chaos that followed the first attempt. That led to a flood of accounts impersonating companies, politicians and celebrities.

3 years ago

The Philadelphia skyline is pictured at night
Business
Economic Development
Economy
Philadelphia

Philly’s $500 million budget surplus could disappear if there is a financial downturn

A new report finds Philly has a sizable budget surplus for the first time in a long time.

3 years ago

A person's hands are seen on a keyboard in front of a computer screen that has the word 'SALE' written on it
Business
National
Personal Finance

Cyber Monday deals lure in consumers amid high inflation

Cyber Monday is expected to remain the year’s biggest online shopping day and rake in up to $11.6 billion in sales.

3 years ago

A person with shopping bags walks by a sign advertising Black Friday sales.
NPR
Business
Economy
National
Personal Finance

Here’s how inflation is changing holiday deals and shopping

Shoppers are expected to spend a record amount of money this year because nearly everything is more expensive. There are some relative bargains, if you know where to look.

3 years ago

Two people stand at the counter of a store. Plants are visible in the background.
PlanPhilly
Business
Economic Development
Economy
Philadelphia

‘It’s an experience, not a transaction’: Despite closures, Center City retail rebounds closer to pre-pandemic levels

More than 175 new retailers, restaurants, and businesses have opened in Center City since 2020, getting Philly closer to its pre-pandemic retail occupancy rates.

3 years ago

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Elections
Pennsylvania
Politics
Billy Penn

Pa.’s Senate race was the most expensive in history. What else could you get for $375 million?

The mind-boggling totals make one wonder: Is this really the best use of Americans’ money? What else could you get for the cost of Pennsylvania’s Senate race?

3 years ago

A receptionist works Oct. 26 in the lobby of the building that houses the Twitter office in New York. (Mary Altaffer/AP)
NPR
Business
National
Technology

Twitter layoffs begin, sparking a lawsuit and backlash

Twitter says the layoffs are necessary to "ensure the company's success moving forward." Employees have sued, saying Musk failed to give advanced notice as required by law.

3 years ago

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell attends a meeting of the International Monetary and Financial Committee in Washington, DC, on Oct. 14. Powell announced another interest rate hike on Wednesday. (Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images)
NPR
Business
Economy
National

The Fed orders another jumbo interest rate hike. Many are wondering what’s next

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by another 0.75 percentage points Wednesday, as part of its ongoing effort to fight inflation.

3 years ago

A close-up of the World Series 2022 sign on the baseball field at Minute Maid Park in Houston.
Economy
Philadelphia
Sports

Recession-proof? World Series ticket market shows no sign of economic downturn

Phillies World Series tickets are selling for thousands above list price, proving some fans won’t let anything stop them from the chance to see their team win it all.

3 years ago

A silhouette of fans cheering as the Phillies celebrate on the field at Citizens Bank Park.
Economy
Philadelphia
Sports

The ‘inexact science’ of measuring the World Series’ impact on Philly’s bottom line

Philly hotels and restaurants are preparing for a bump, but measuring the economic impact of sports is an “inexact science.”

3 years ago

A sign for the Internal Revenue Service
NPR
Business
National
Taxes

The IRS is increasing the standard deductions for 2023 as inflation intensifies

The IRS is increasing energy-related tax breaks, as well as standard deductions for single and married people and heads of households.

3 years ago

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