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NPR's Scott Simon talks with Sen. John Hickenlooper, a Democrat from Colorado, about the spending proposal his party announced this week that addresses health care and climate change.

A heavy duty commercial electric mower with long-lasting batteries can cost nearly $30,000, more than three times what a comparable gas-powered machine sells for.

The pandemic fueled a tech boom, but now tech companies are scaling back hiring and hunkering down for a tougher economy than expected.

It's the second largest jackpot in history. And if the winner opts for a lump sum, they'll get nearly $650 million. Every ticket has a one in 302.6 million chance of winning.

After months of deadlock, Senate Democrats are pushing ahead with some of President Biden's top legislative issues. NPR's A Martinez talks to Rep. Pramila Jayapal of Washington about the progress.

Leaded items are easy to find at antique shops, yard sales and discount stores. Second-hand products are hard to regulate, and consumers are often unaware of the risks the items pose to their health.

How is the White House dealing with growing monkeypox cases? Climate change is making rain more common and driving dangerous floods. Tech companies say they're bracing for tough economic times.

Including Mark Finchem's win in Arizona, Republicans who deny the 2020 election results have now moved closer to overseeing the voting process in nearly a dozen states.

The federal government is releasing its latest update on the U.S. economy. But numbers showing negative growth in the second quarter of the year will add to fears that a recession is underway.

Secretary of State Blinken says he plans to speak with his Russian counterpart soon. A top priority is the release of Americans held by Russia: Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan.