In Ann Arbor, Obama Gathers Support For Minimum Wage Hike
The Senate could vote on a minimum wage bill as soon as next week. But it is hard to imagine the Republican-controlled House will take it up.
Economy
Traders Defend High-Speed Systems Against Charges Of Rigging
Author Michael Lewis says high-frequency traders have figured out a way to game the system. Some of those traders say that while there are "bad actors," high-speed trading plays a legitimate role.
On A 'Rigged' Wall Street, Milliseconds Make All The Difference
"The stock market is rigged," Michael Lewis says. In his new book Flash Boys, he describes how computerized transactions known as high-frequency trading are creating an uneven playing field.
Concerns Linger For N.C. Residents After Coal Ash Spill
It has been nearly 2 months since a metal stormwater pipe ruptured near the Dan River. A federal criminal probe was launched into the relationship between Duke Energy and a state environmental agency.
Ryan's Budget Plan Takes Midterm Elections Into Consideration
Liberal Democrats and conservative Republicans both can find a lot to love in House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan's latest budget proposal. In the Senate, there's no chance the plan will pass.
Finding A More Nuanced View Of Poverty's 'Black Hole'
Thirty-seven percent of New Yorkers faced severe material hardship last year, but the city's official poverty rate is only 21 percent. Researchers are trying to find a better way to measure poverty.
Beyond The Fog Of Spin And Doubt: What Has ACA Achieved?
The Affordable Care Act has made it possible for millions of Americans to obtain health insurance — but how successful has the law been in reforming the health care system?
Is The Latest Climate Report Too Much Of A Downer?
One researcher who participated in the latest U.N. report on climate change says the final product is simply too depressing. Others say the somber tone is justified — but that humans can also adapt.
Inmar Moves to Innovation Quarter
Inmar, a consumer transaction network and systems company, has a new home and a new partnership.