Greek Prime Minister Resigns To Pave Way For New Elections
After less than seven months in office, the Greek prime minister announced Thursday he will resign to pave the way for early elections on September 20.
Economy
'GMO-Free' Is A Boon For Companies Chasing 'Health Halo' Profits
Researchers say GMO-free has become a proxy for what consumers really want: less processed, natural food. And advocates says there's already a name for food that's GMO-free: "organic."
How Close Are We Really To A Robot-Run Society?
From self-driving cars to automated warehouses, humans are being pushed out of the equation. Soon, robots will "do a million other things we can't even conceive of," author John Markoff says.
Major Downtown Winston-Salem Development Awaits City Council Decision
A 1-million square-foot development project planned in Winston-Salem is waiting for the city to make decisions on parking before it can move forward.
Preventing Armageddon: The Economic Hurdles Of Asteroid Defense
Some scientists say we should be doing more to protect the Earth from asteroids. The technical issues are relatively easy, but the economics of asteroid defense are much harder.
In That TV Ad, What Exactly Are Those Parents Worried About?
The TV ads say rules involving retirement advice must be "fixed," but they may leave you scratching your head. Brokers and insurance agents are behind the ads, which aim to block tougher new rules.
'8 CDs For A Penny' Company Files For Bankruptcy
The parent company of Columbia House, the music-subscription king of the '80s and '90s, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Two NPR music editors remember the good and the bad.
Greece Says It Has Reached Bailout Agreement With Creditors
The deal in principal would provide for loans of 86 billion euros over three years in exchange for essentially an overhaul of Greece's economy. The accord still needs eurozone political approval.
Ever Since The Great Recession, Zombie Houses Have Haunted New Jersey
Years after the subprime mortgage crisis, New Jersey has the nation's highest rate of zombie homes — abandoned by their former owners but not yet through foreclosure. Some sit vacant for years.
