Downtown Ballpark Proposed For High Point
High Point may get a new ball park that could draw an estimated 75 thousand people into the city. A team with ties to two cities say they're excited about a possible move.
Economy
St. Louis Rams Consider Move To Los Angeles
St. Louis is fighting to keep its NFL team from bolting to Los Angeles. Proponents see an economic benefit to keeping the team, and they fear losing of the Rams will hurt the city's prestige.
How Should We Distribute Our Wealth?
Nick Hanauer is a rich guy with several houses, but is he greedy? He argues that an increase in minimum wage would be good for everyone.
One Chart That Explains A Big Issue Behind Baltimore Protests
A Harvard economist and colleagues looked at data for millions of families. They found that kids living in Baltimore City went on to make less money than their peers in adulthood.
Should We Be Wary of Algorithms?
Our lives are, in part, governed by algorithms. Professor Kevin Slavin shows how these formulas can reshape finance, culture and physical environments, with potentially harmful consequences.
China Promises $46 Billion To Pave The Way For A Brand New Silk Road
Improving Pakistan's infrastructure will be the first step in creating a network of roads, railways, pipelines and shipping lanes that stretch all the way to Europe.
Where Poor Kids Grow Up Makes A Huge Difference
Poor kids who moved to neighborhoods with less poverty did much better than those who didn't move.
McDonald's CEO Promises 'Modern, Progressive Burger Company'
"The reality is, our recent performance has been poor," McDonald's President and CEO Steve Easterbrook said in a video released Monday.
From Horses To High-Rises: An Insider 'Unmasks' China's Economic Rise
Over the past 25 years, former U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson watched China turn into the world's second largest economy. He explains what could halt the country's massive growth.