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Today is Friday, October 6, and here are the week’s top stories. Presented by Maine Public's Ari Snider.

Today is Friday, September 6, and here are the week’s top stories. Presented by Maine Public's Ari Snider.

Stanford University has set a new record for college fundraising: more than $1 billion in a single year. How did the school do it and what does it do with the money?

Americans use debit cards more often than any other form of payment. Cash is still used more often than credit cards.

Electronics and back-to-school supplies are expected to top many shoppers' lists.

Councilor Kevin Judkins compares the model to Maine's bottle redemption law, which he said has successfully reduced litter.

It's time to take stock of your technology: Do you have a digital TV antenna? How about a cable or satellite subscription? We also have a use for your virtual reality headset.

It costs a lot for companies to buy health insurance, so the idea of giving employees money to buy their own coverage has a lot of appeal. But it might end up being more expensive for workers.

As holiday shopping overlaps with historic supply chain disruptions, NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Lizabeth Cohen on the economy's reliance on spending and the culture of consumerism in the U.S.

You don't have to leave all the cooking for Thursday. We offer tips for getting most of the meal ready in advance so you can sleep in a little later on the big day.