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From pirates to tea to opium, Eric Jay Dolin's new book, When America First Met China, describes the long and complicated history of the trade relationship between the two countries.

NPR's Alina Selyukh talks with PayPal executive Peggy Alford about the surge of post-holiday returns, changes in how we shop, and expectations for next year's consumer spending and the economy.

In his new Netflix comedy special, "What Had Happened Was," Jamie Foxx reveals he had a brain bleed and a stroke.

Dr. Washington Hill has worked as an OB-GYN for more than 50 years and specializes in high-risk pregnancies.

For some couples, the Supreme Court's ruling to strike down part of the Defense of Marriage Act will have significant financial impact. The amount of federal income tax they pay could go down, and their health insurance and other benefits could be affected too.

The Tampa Bay area boasts some world class performing arts venues. But you don't have to pay big ticket prices to hear great music. As part of WUSF’s…

Only 10 states have not joined the federal program that expands Medicaid to people who are still in the "coverage gap" for health care

NPR's Adrian Ma speaks with NerdWallet's Holden Lewis about how new real estate rules could reshape the homebuying process.

The Biden administration says Americans will be able to order COVID-19 tests online starting Wednesday. Those who are eligible can get eight free over-the-counter at-home tests a month.

The collapse sent people and vehicles into the water Thursday night. Authorities say there were no fatalities. The bridge, about an hour north of Seattle, lost its northernmost span — taking out all lanes in both directions.

California cities are tightening water restrictions as the state's drought drags on. While some neighborhoods are turning into landscaping graveyards, others are as lush as they've ever been.

As the White House and Republicans in Congress gear up for negotiations over the U.S. debt ceiling, how to pay for senior health care could be a sticking point, even if cuts are "off the table."

Livestreamers who bait scammers find creative ways to waste their time. This makes for entertaining viewing. But as scams spike, one streamer, Kitboga, wants to protect as many victims as possible.

Residents along the Gulf Coast whose property sustained damage in Hurricane Katrina are suing insurance companies for denying their claims. Insurers are citing the language of the policies, but attorneys for homeowners argue many of these claims were improperly denied.

Chef, restauranteur and cookbook writer Jamie Oliver's latest cookbook is "5 Ingredient Mediterranean."

BTS has become a global economic force. The seven-member South Korean boy band is creating jobs, billions in revenue — and even moving the needle on South Korea's GDP.

Carol Cook never thought it would come to this.She planned on having a seat on the Pinellas County School Board wrapped up by now. Instead what she has,…

Retailers have long complained about so-called "swipe fees" on credit cards. And now there's a showdown in Congress that pits retailers against the credit card industry. What's at stake for shoppers?

Evening Masterwork: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Violin Concerto No. 5 in A K 219 for October 3, 2022

After a month of indulging in sugar, alcohol, and rich holiday meals, it's time to get healthy.

House lawmakers got an earful this week on proposed workers' compensation measures. Business groups and health care advocates complain the draft...

A proposal in the Legislature would give some employers tax incentives to help full-time workers pay for a down payment or the closing costs on a home.

Some states are aggressively promoting the new COVID-19 vaccination shots for kids ages 5 to 11. But Montana is not among them. The state also didn't promote vaccinations for 12 to 18 year olds.

Because it’s strange and beautiful and hot, people from everywhere converge on Florida and they bring their cuisine and their traditions with them. The Zest celebrates the intersection of food and communities in the Sunshine State.

In her U.S. debut as Don Giovanni, Lucia Lucas became the first known trans woman to sing a principal role on an American opera stage.