Canada's Tech Firms Capitalize On Immigration Anxiety In The Age Of Trump
"We feel that Canada has a window of opportunity here to be able to attract the best and the brightest," says one Canadian tech leader.
Economy
Trump's Infrastructure Plan Still Could Use More Planning
The president's infrastructure proposal still has a few holes to fill in, and it also may not be the job engine he thinks it will be. Here are four questions he may want to think about.
Changing Pay Rates Keep Uber Drivers On The Road Longer
Because of supply and demand, pay rates for Uber drivers shift. They never know how much they're going to make. To reach a goal, some drivers stay on the job at least 14 hours — sometimes longer.
The Upside And Downside To The Triad's Call Center Surge
Call center firms are booming in the Triad. These large operations handle everything from customer complaints to billing collection for some of the largest corporations in America.
Economic Opportunities Are Bleak For Russian Single-Industry Town
Many Russian towns have had a hard time transitioning from communism to capitalism. In a single-industry town 200 miles north of Moscow, the population and job opportunities are dwindling.
House Passes Bill Aimed At Reversing Dodd-Frank Financial Regulations
The GOP-led House approved legislation that scales back the massive set of Wall Street regulations created after the 2008 financial crisis. The Financial Choice Act faces dim prospects in the Senate.
How Schools, Parents And Organizations Are Trying To Close The Achievement Gap
The achievement gap between white students and students of color is narrowing. What will it take to close it for good?
Why Have American Teens Stopped Looking For Summer Jobs?
NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with Ben Steverman of Bloomberg about the steady decline in the number of teenagers who have jobs.
Amazon Lowers Prime Membership Rate For Low-Income Customers
Amazon and Walmart are in a battle for low-income shoppers. Now Amazon is cutting the $10.99 monthly rate on its Prime membership to $5.99 for people who receive government assistance.
Solar's Future Is So Bright… But Clouds Are In The Forecast
A new report suggests solar jobs have grown 17 times faster than the overall U.S. economy. But now that President Trump has decided to withdraw the United States from the Paris climate agreement, what's the future of solar power in America?