Today in the Planet Money newsletter, five recent papers that lit lightbulbs in our brains, and are maybe worth taking a look ...

Propel makes a free app for people on food stamps. Now it's giving some of them $50 each, as some private companies, nonprofits, and individuals scramble to help.

There are strict rules about what drug companies can say in TV or print ads. But a new study shows there's a lot more wiggle room when companies pay to sponsor online search results.

Four races highlight this year's elections: a redistricting referendum in California, governor's races in New Jersey and ...

For decades, Tibetans built a capital in exile in Dharamshala, India, and sent their kids to a school founded by the Dalai ...

The Trump administration says it will use a $4.5 billion in contingency funds to cover partial SNAP payments for November, but it might take weeks or months for some recipients to get their money.

President Trump wants to expand grazing and reduce regulations to grow the American cattle herd. But his plan to import Argentinian beef to lower prices is causing a backlash across the heartland.

There are several big races to watch this Election Day. New York City will elect a mayor, New Jersey and Virginia will pick a ...

A political scandal has erupted over allegations of severe abuses of Palestinians. A military official, who had leaked a ...

Voting concludes Tuesday in the race for New York City's mayor. Follow the live results.

Voting concludes Tuesday in Virginia's gubernatorial race. Follow the live results.

Voting concludes Tuesday in New Jersey's gubernatorial race. Follow the live results.