Positively 23rd Street
Why is one of the busiest blocks in Manhattan littered with empty storefronts? And what does that say about the changing landscape of American retail?
Economy
Trump's Tariffs Worry A Small Steel City In Pennsylvania
A Russian-owned steel mill in Mercer County, Pa., is seeking an exemption from the tariffs. Some workers at the mill backed Trump but now fear their jobs could be in jeopardy because of his policies.
Amid Trade Dispute, G-7 Summit Will Be 'Very Awkward,' Ambrose Says
David Greene talks to Rona Ambrose, former leader of the Conservative Party of Canada who now sits on Canada's NAFTA advisory council, about the G-7 summit that opens Friday in Quebec.
American Pork Farmers React To Mexico's Counter Tariffs On U.S. Goods
Mexico imposed counter-tariffs on several U.S. goods, including pork legs and shoulders. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Amy Mayer of Iowa Public Radio and pork producer John Weber of Dysart, Iowa about the newly imposed tariffs and the political repercussions.
When It Comes to Clothes, Amazon Is Not The First Choice For Online Shoppers
A new NPR poll shows clothes and shoes are the main things Americans buy online. Regular Amazon shoppers say they often go elsewhere to buy clothes and shoes, but some of them don't realize that they are in fact shopping at Amazon, which owns Zappos, and a few smaller labels Lark & Ro.
1 In 10 Workers Is An Independent Contractor, Labor Department Says
It says last year, 10.1 percent of the workforce was independent contractors, down from 10.7 percent in 2005. Those figures appear to go against other surveys showing huge growth in contract work.
When Retirement Advice Goes Viral
So how much should you have saved for retirement? We wanted to know, so we asked the guy who invented the 401k.
Triad Apartment Rentals Are Getting More Expensive
A new report shows the cost to rent an apartment in the Triad is on the rise.
Social Insecurity
Social Security has traditionally paid for itself, with money leftover. Until this year. Social Security has a funding problem and it's getting bad quickly.
IHOP Says 'IHOb' — And The Internet Says, What?
The company wrote, "There's so many obtions, what could it b?!" — and one Twitter user replied, "Can you not blease?"