Hurricane Joseph & The Calculator That Time Forgot
Creative destruction is a fact of economic life that few products can resist. Graphing calculators are a notable exception.
Economy
Agriculture Department Will Pay $4.7 Billion To Farmers Hit In Trade War
Most of the money — more than $3.6 billion — will go to soybean farmers. Last year, China bought nearly a third of all soybeans grown in the U.S.
Landlord Fair Connects Displaced Renters With Affordable Housing Opportunities
Last weekend, the Greensboro Housing Coalition (GHC) took another step toward finding new, affordable housing for dozens of African refugees facing displacement.
Canadians Say Trade Fight Has Changed Their View Of The U.S.
After reaching a handshake agreement with Mexico to redo NAFTA, President Trump immediately sought to exert pressure on Canada to make concessions in any revised trade deal.
Student Loan Watchdog Quits, Says Trump Administration 'Turned Its Back' On Borrowers
The nation's student loan watchdog has resigned from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, arguing that its current leadership has undermined efforts to protect student borrowers.
U.S. And Mexico Reach Trade Deal; Trump Wants To Drop NAFTA Name
The Trump administration has forged a tentative pact with Mexico on the North American Free Trade Agreement. The next step is to get Canada re-engaged in the talks.
The Measure Of A Tragedy
The Venezuelan economy has collapsed. Years of economic mismanagement and a deepening political crisis have led to a recession. Yet there's one indicator that can capture this economic catastrophe.
Trump Announces Tentative Deal With Mexico On Revised NAFTA
President Trump says the U.S. has reached a tentative deal with Mexico on an updated version NAFTA. Negotiators from the two countries have been holed up for weeks.
The Art of War. It's Not For Everyone
"The Art of War" by Chinese philosopher Sun Tzu, is one of corporate America's favorite books. But John McWhorter, a linguistics professor at Columbia, isn't convinced about its utility.
Greensboro City Council Approves Money For Displaced Apartment Tenants
This week, the Greensboro City Council approved $45,000 to assist local residents forced to leave their recently condemned apartments.