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These swing voters are adding high gas prices into their political calculations
Thu May 28 5:00 am
As part of NPR's Swing Shift project checking in with swing voters, these Americans are split on who is to blame for high gas prices but they all agree it has an impact on their personal finances.
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Checking in with swing state voters on how gas prices are affecting them
Wed May 27 4:30 pm
The price of a gallon of gas is up well over a dollar from where it was a year ago and these swing voters are feeling it.
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Are bank accounts still safe in this era of rapidly advanced AI?
Thu May 21 5:02 pm
The AI model Claude Mythos was so powerful that Anthropic decided not to release it to the masses. Then the company put out a security tool to address software vulnerabilities.
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Gen Z homeowners? Yes, more in their 20s are managing to buy despite the odds
Fri May 15 5:00 am
Gen Z homeowners now outpace millennials at the same age. They're more likely to be single and less likely to use help from parents.
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Short flights are popular. Will they last?
Wed May 13 5:00 am
Some flights are less than 100 miles, and they're the backbone of the U.S. air system, linking small towns and big cities. But short routes were in decline even before jet fuel costs spiked.
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Prices are up, but Mother's Day still means brunch
Fri May 08 5:30 am
It's the biggest day for America's restaurants, and one of the biggest for flower sales. Despite anxieties over rising gas prices, people are ready to splurge to celebrate.
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How well can EVs handle the heat — and the cold? AAA put them to the test
Fri May 01 7:00 am
Electric vehicles lose some range in the winter — and, to a lesser degree, in the summer. But exactly how much? AAA has brand-new data.
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Tax season was supposed to bring big refunds. So far they're less than expected
Wed Apr 15 6:00 am
The average refund so far is $350 more than last year at this time, despite projections that it would be closer to $1,000 due to Republican-led tax changes as part of the Big Beautiful Bill Act.
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Americans are getting bigger tax refunds, but few are noticing the benefit
Tue Apr 14 4:28 pm
Republicans have been banking on a big tax refund season as part of their Big Beautiful Bill Act. But even with bigger refunds, few Americans believe the tax changes benefit them.
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Drive slower, go electric, don't drive at all? Americans weigh options for saving gas
Tue Apr 07 12:00 pm
With gasoline prices averaging above $4 a gallon nationally, drivers are grappling with a sharp rise in fuel costs. Here are some ideas to consider if you're trying to cut your fuel costs.
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