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President Trump signed into law a massive tax cut bill, a major goal for him and Republican leaders in Congress. But Congress left Washington for the year with many issues still unresolved.

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Zoe Liu, a fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, about the risks to individuals and the global economy from falling consumer prices in China.

Henry Folger once spent nearly a year's salary on a William Shakespeare first folio. In The Millionaire and the Bard, Andrea Mays chronicles his obsession with collecting the playwright's work.

Pandemic-era food aid from the federal government ended earlier this year, and inflation has also taken its toll. Those are just two reasons why visits to local food pantries are way up. WMRA’s Ayse Pirge reports.

Gas prices are falling and employers are hiring but some good and services remain stubbornly expensive, resulting in mixed consumer sentiment.

This week we are exploring the evolution of the American shopping experience. Audie Cornish speaks with Jan Whitaker, who has researched the history and influence of the department store.

NPR's Life Kit explains the basic rules of texting etiquette.

President Trump arrives in China Wednesday for a summit with his Chinese counterpart, where the war in Iran, trade policies and Taiwan are expected to be major points of discussion.

The bargaining deadline between the WNBA and its players' union has been extended after negotiations failed to result in a contract. NPR speaks with Erin Drake, a lawyer for the union.

Brandeis University says it is revamping its humanities offerings to focus on preparing its students for the workforce. It is one of a number of schools making such moves.