How One Man Used Miles To Fulfill His Dream To Visit Every Country Before Turning 40
A growing subculture of savvy consumers is finding new ways to game credit card points. But it's not a game for everyone.
Economy
California's Homeless Advocates Puzzled By Trump's Threats
As President Trump escalated his battle against California's Democratic leaders and threatened to intervene in the state's homelessness crisis, experts said his proposals could make matters worse.
Friday News Roundup - Domestic
The president threatens action against California. His former campaign manager doesn't cooperate with Congress.
UAW's Strike Against GM Brings To Mind Last Century's Labor Battles
There was a time when a strike at General Motors shocked the economy. In an era of global competition and changing tastes, neither GM nor the United Auto Workers are as powerful as they once were.
Investors May Prefer Companies With More Women In The Workforce
A new study found investors were significantly more likely to bet a company's stock price was going to increase if the company had more women on staff compared with other companies.
The Real Bachelor Party Hangover: A $12,460 ER Bill
The high ER charge for treating one Colorado groom's hangover the day before his wedding illustrates how emergency room bills have become major headaches for many Americans.
Fed Cuts Interest Rates To Keep Economy Strong, Chairman Powell Says
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to David Wessel, director of the Hutchins Center at the Brookings Institution, about the Federal Reserve lowering interest rates a quarter percentage point.
Closed GM Plant Is Part Of Larger Negotiating Strategy For Striking UAW
As the GM strike continues, we return to the Lordstown plant in Ohio that made Chevy Cruzes before being closed. What do workers there think about the role their former plant plays in negotiations?
News Brief: Saudi Oil Attack, Trudeau's Brownface, Fed Lowers Rates
Evidence mounts that Iran was behind attacks on Saudi oil facilities. Canada's prime minister apologizes for a brownface costume at 2001 party. And, the Federal Reserve lowers interest rates.
California Governor Signs Law Protecting Gig Economy Workers
The measure that reclassifies many independent contractors as employees could have national implications for the so-called gig economy.