Raleigh Shortlisted For Amazon HQ2; Triad And Charlotte Left Behind
Amazon has narrowed its hunt for a second headquarters to 20 locations, concentrated among cities in the U.S. East and Midwest.
Economy
Here Are The 20 Cities Still In The Running For Amazon's Second HQ
Amazon says it reviewed 238 proposals in the U.S., Mexico and Canada. It says it will invest $5 billion in building the new headquarters, which could create up to 50,000 high-paying jobs.
China Reports Its Fastest Economic Growth In 7 Years
China's economy, the second-largest in the world, grew by 6.9 percent in 2017. It's the first time since 2010 that the speed of China's economic growth went up rather than edging down.
Finding Your Lost Bitcoins
The digital currency bitcoin used to only be a big deal in small circles of libertarians, but has exploded over the last year. Some early investors are now trying to find bitcoins they lost.
Apple Says It Will Create 20,000 Jobs With New Campus
Apple says it will build a new campus and create 20,000 new jobs as part of a sweeping investment plan for the U.S.
Saudi Arabia After Oil: An IPO, Tech Jobs, and Yanni
The young crown prince is trying to figure out how to save his country before the money runs out.
How The Convenience Economy Has Led To Clutter In Urban China
The advent of shared bikes and food delivery service apps have led to an unprecedented amount of clutter on the sidewalks of China's largest city. Where pedestrians once walked freely, they now have to compete with speeding electric scooters belonging to armies of food delivery men along limited sidewalk space due to heaps of shared bicycles strewn about.
Toyota Announces Makeover Of Its Flagship Car
Toyota is investing in a major makeover of its Avalon sedan. It's an interesting choice because Americans are bypassing sedans in favor of SUVs. And while the Avalon is reliable, its styling is considered stodgy, at best.
The Case For Earmarks
Congressional earmarks have a bad reputation. But, our guest argues, they're just what America needs.
Lexington Barbecue Cook Off Cancelled In Wake Of Factory Fire
A well-known Lexington barbecue contest is cancelled for this year, a casualty of a massive fire that destroyed a historic furniture plant.