NPR's business and financial news section reports on two key developments. One story focuses on the 50:50 Startups program, which pairs Israeli and Palestinian entrepreneurs. This year's cohort is smaller due to the war, but the program's aim remains to build businesses and foster peace.
A separate report addresses the rising cost of electricity. With hotter-than-usual summer temperatures predicted and electricity prices increasing faster than general inflation, consumers are being warned of potentially higher utility bills. Forecasters suggest these factors could lead to a significant jump in cooling costs.
