NPR News: What's causing inflation? One expert walks through some of the factors

What's causing inflation? One expert walks through some of the factors
As many Americans continue to struggle financially because of inflation, we set out to clear the air on some common claims about what's going on.

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NPR News: The pain of rising mortgage rates when you're waiting for your home to be built

The pain of rising mortgage rates when you're waiting for your home to be built
Many Americans put down deposits of $20,000 or more with builders to put up new homes. But with mortgage rates rising, some can no longer afford the homes. And they could lose their deposits.

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NPR News: How a massive refinery shortage is contributing to high gas prices

How a massive refinery shortage is contributing to high gas prices
Oil refineries have lost capacity over recent years, making it nearly impossible to increase supply and stabilize gas prices at the pump.

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NPR News: Are rising interest rates giving you grief while you wait for your home to be built?

Are rising interest rates giving you grief while you wait for your home to be built?
Many people are getting hurt financially because mortgage rates rose sharply while they were waiting for their new homes to be built. And now it's hard or impossible to buy them. Share your story.

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NPR News: The housing market squeeze pushes renters into bidding wars

The housing market squeeze pushes renters into bidding wars
Rising mortgage rates and a wave of millennials put more pressure on the rental market. Rents have soared by double digits, but landlords say they're also struggling with higher costs.

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NPR News: No, this 7-Eleven isn't charging $7.11 for gas, even if the internet says so

No, this 7-Eleven isn't charging $7.11 for gas, even if the internet says so
A viral image of a 7-Eleven charging $7.11 was taken in 2021, and doesn't reflect the current state of gas prices in the U.S.

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NPR News: Cryptocurrency tech is vulnerable to tampering, a DARPA analysis finds

Cryptocurrency tech is vulnerable to tampering, a DARPA analysis finds
A new analysis commissioned by DARPA quantifies how the decentralized tech that runs the currency system could be compromised.

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