The GOP's New Tax Plan Will Affect Everyone, But Will It Grow The Economy?
You asked, we answered: Will the GOP tax plan boost economic growth? Not much (if at all), say many economists.
Economy
Trump's Budget Proposal Inducing Anxiety In The Rural West
President Trump promised to be a champion for rural America. But his plan to cut rural development funds causes anxiety in at least one timber country town that's struggling to diversify its economy.
GM Says Car With No Steering Wheel Or Pedals Ready For Streets In 2019
The car company said Friday that it has filed a petition with the Department of Transportation to deploy its fourth-generation Cruise AV. GM says the vehicle has no manual controls.
Wal-Mart Closes 63 Sam's Club Stores, Leaving 11,000 Employees Without Work
Without notice 63 Sam's Club stores closed Thursday, leaving up to 11,000 employees without work. Sam's Club is owned by Wal-Mart, which announced yesterday a raise in employee wages. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Business Insider reporter Hayley Peterson, who broke the Sam's Club closure story yesterday.
The Recession Predictor
There's a warning sign for the economy with an amazing track record. It's not flashing now, but it's close enough to make us nervous.
Why This List of Global Poverty Thinkers Is Being Called A 'Sausagefest'
Across Twitter, people in the development community were outraged that so few women were named on the list.
Carrier Loses 215 Employees In Latest Round Of Layoffs
NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Drew Daudelin of member station WFYI about Carrier's most recent round of layoffs. On Thursday, 215 employees will finish their shifts at the plant in Indianapolis, and walk out of the factory doors for good.
Wal-Mart Says It Will Boost Wages, Give Bonuses With New Savings From Tax Law
Wal-Mart plans to share part of its savings under the new tax law with its employees. The giant retailer announced today it is boosting its starting wage to $11 an hour and handing out bonuses to most of its employees.
Such Cryptocurrency. So Amaze.
Dogecoin, a bitcoin spinoff created as a joke, is now worth $1.4 billion. The coin's creator tells us how the joke became real — and explains why he has mixed feelings about the whole thing.