Why Legos Are So Expensive — And So Popular
Legos often cost twice as much as similar blocks from a rival toymaker. So why are Legos so much more popular than other brands?
Business
Geithner Began With 'Smoldering' Economy; What Does He Leave?
Timothy Geithner presided over Treasury at a particularly tumultuous time. The banking system was still in a crisis, and people were soon calling for his head. Naming his replacement four years later, President Obama said Geithner will be remembered "as one of our finest secretaries of the Treasury."
Black Market Pharmacies And The Big Business Of Spam
An apparent feud between two black market pharmacies sheds light on a shady global industry.
International Twitter War Becomes An Opera
Last summer, New York Times columnist Paul Krugman criticized the economic austerity of Estonia. The president responded with some profanity-laced tweets. A composer and financial journalist teamed up to produce an opera based on the exchange.
Tough Love and Advice for Entrepreneurs from VentuRealization Mentors
Entrepreneurs often need a reality check as they prepare to launch their new venture.
To Catch Worker Misconduct, Companies Hire Corporate Detectives
As businesses face more complex regulations and heightened scrutiny by prosecutors, companies are turning to investigative firms to help keep watch over their employees. The idea behind the "corporate monitoring" business is to nip misconduct in the bud before law enforcement catches a whiff of it.
The North Dakota Town Where A One-Bedroom Apartment Rents For $2,100 A Month
The strange troubles of a small town where an oil boom has driven unemployment below 1 percent.
China Investigates Foxconn For Bribery Allegations
Taiwan technology giant Foxconn said it is under investigation by Chinese authorities. It is also conducting its own probe into allegations that some of its managers had solicited bribes from suppliers.
Study: Music Affects Driver Safety
A new study finds that the music you listen to can affect how safely you drive. Researchers at London Metropolitan University studied how drivers reacted to different playlists over 500 miles. Some of the "safest" music included tunes by Norah Jones and Elton John.
Wanted: Water Slide Tester
Are you comfortable in swimwear? Happy to get wet at work? And mad about waterparks? Then this job is for you.