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Many Americans with disabilities who live in rural areas of the U.S. said it would be a challenge for them to cover an unexpected $1,000 expense, according to the results of a new poll.

Rural Health: Financial Insecurity Plagues Many Who Live With Disability

7:35pm June 12, 2019

by Selena Simmons-Duffin

Having to come up with $1,000 unexpectedly can be a challenge for anyone. NPR's recent poll on rural health found that especially true for one group: people with disabilities.

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Christie's To Auction Leonardo da Vinci's "Salvator Mundi" Painting

Paintbrushes And Deep Pockets: The State Of The Art World

3:56pm June 12, 2019

A picture's worth a thousand words — and these days, it might be worth a million dollars, too.

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Winston-Salem Selected For Affordable Housing Solution Project

3:24pm June 12, 2019

by Eddie Garcia

Winston-Salem is one of three cities awarded grants for a new affordable housing program.

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Iowa Residents Have Flooding And Trade On The Mind During Trump's Visit

4:54pm June 11, 2019

by Scott Horsley

President Trump is visiting Iowa on Tuesday. The swing state has been hard hit by natural disasters and man-made crises. Farmers have also taken a hit from the administration's trade policies.

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American Hebrew Academy In Greensboro Closes Abruptly

4:49pm June 11, 2019

by Bethany Chafin

The American Hebrew Academy in Greensboro has closed abruptly. The announcement was made in an email Tuesday morning.

Many Germans say cash is quick and easy to use and keeps transactions more private.

For Many Germans, Cash Is Still King

3:22pm June 09, 2019

by Simon Schütz

Average citizens in Germany carry more than 100 euros on them, significantly more than most of their European neighbors, and they keep big stashes at home.

Economy

Big Tech And Antitrust

8:44am June 09, 2019

by Jacob Goldstein

The government is looking into whether the large tech giants, such as Google and Facebook, are violating antitrust law. We look at the arguments for more regulation.

An F-150 pickup is assembled at a Ford plant in Dearborn, Mich., last year. Manufacturing has been a soft spot in recent months.

Hiring Slows Amid Trade Tensions, With Only 75,000 Jobs Added In May

4:50pm June 07, 2019

by Scott Horsley

The number of jobs added was well below the three-month average. Manufacturing, a key sector that is affected by trade tensions, showed weak growth. But the unemployment rate held steady, at 3.6%.

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Minimum Wage Violations Uncovered At North Carolina Restaurant

4:47pm June 07, 2019

by David Ford

A North Carolina-based restaurant has been found in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Economy

Why The Stock Market Went Up After The Labor Department Released Weak Jobs Report

4:24pm June 07, 2019

by Scott Horsley

The stock market shot up Friday after the government released a weaker than expected employment report. How is that possible? For an answer we turn our attention to the Federal Reserve.

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