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Why This List of Global Poverty Thinkers Is Being Called A 'Sausagefest'
Across Twitter, people in the development community were outraged that so few women were named on the list.
Carrier Loses 215 Employees In Latest Round Of Layoffs
NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Drew Daudelin of member station WFYI about Carrier's most recent round of layoffs. On Thursday, 215 employees will finish their shifts at the plant in Indianapolis, and walk out of the factory doors for good.
Wal-Mart Says It Will Boost Wages, Give Bonuses With New Savings From Tax Law
Wal-Mart plans to share part of its savings under the new tax law with its employees. The giant retailer announced today it is boosting its starting wage to $11 an hour and handing out bonuses to most of its employees.
Such Cryptocurrency. So Amaze.
Dogecoin, a bitcoin spinoff created as a joke, is now worth $1.4 billion. The coin's creator tells us how the joke became real — and explains why he has mixed feelings about the whole thing.
Subsidized Housing May Help School Districts Retain Teachers
Indianapolis Public Schools lose about 400 teachers each year. In an attempt to stem that, a new housing project in the city is targeting teachers.
Deadline Closes In On Administration Regarding Iran Sanctions
President Trump is being urged by some top advisers to waive sanctions on Iran by a Friday deadline. Rachel Martin talks to Dennis Ross, who has advised four former presidents on the Middle East.
Why Toyota-Mazda's $1.6-Billion Project Skipped Over The Triad
The experts seemed confident. The region was ready. There were even helicopters and vans spotted surveying the Greensboro-Randolph Megasite.
Who Is Looking Out For America's Children?
Two economists have proposed government-issued baby bonds to help kids get ahead.
A Return Home For Temporary Residents
An estimated 200,000 Salvadorans lost their protected immigration status this week.