Economy
Why You Won't Win Warren Buffett's Billion-Dollar Bracket
The billionaire investor has teamed up to offer a $1 billion prize to anyone who picks the winner of all 63 games of the NCAA basketball tournament. Chances are he won't have to pay out.
More NC Teachers Are Choosing to Leave the State to Teach Elsewhere Because of Low Pay
North Carolina remained 46 in the country in terms of teacher pay during the 2012-2013 school year, according to newly released figures from the National Education Association.
The World Bank Gets An Overhaul — And Not Everyone's Happy
The World Bank is undergoing a vast reorganization, its first in nearly 20 years. The process has been controversial, but the bank's president says it's needed to foster better internal collaboration.
Senate Committee To Consider Fischer For Fed's No. 2 Spot
Stanley Fischer, President Obama's choice to be the Federal Reserve's vice chairman, is on Capitol Hill Thursday for a confirmation hearing .
Health Care Law Helps Entrepreneurs Quit Their Day Jobs
Employer-provided health care can deter people from leaving their jobs to start their own businesses. Analysts say Obamacare could alleviate so-called entrepreneur lock.
White House Meeting To Examine Women's Pay
President Obama is expected to meet on Wednesday with female members of Congress. There are reasons for the president's focus on women that involve both policy and politics.
What Pepsi Can Teach Us About Soft (Drink) Power In Russia
The soft drink giant is one of the few big U.S. firms with major investments in Russia. And the reasons why say a lot about why the U.S. has less leverage in Russia than it might like.
Casinos, Sites Of Excess, Might Actually Help Families Slim Down
A recent study finds that a casino's expansion was associated with an increase in family income in its community. In turn, that increase in household income helped lead to a decrease in childhood obesity.
Rock the Block Yields to New Culinary Festival
A Winston-Salem festival that opened the doors to downtown for 12 years is coming to an end.