Economy

As Farmers Age, The Plan To Turn Veterans On To Agriculture

8:47am April 24, 2016

by Quil Lawrence

As American farmers are getting older, a younger cohort is entering the civilian workforce. Government programs are trying to help veterans become farmers for reasons both economic and therapeutic.

Beverly Hills Plans For Driverless Shuttle Program

8:47am April 24, 2016

Beverly Hills Mayor John Mirisch tells Rachel Martin about his city's plan to connect residents to a new metro line using driverless shuttles.

A container ship is unloaded at the Port of Los Angeles. Voters in this year's presidential election have deep feelings about trade — and often are at odds with each other about it.

A Nation Engaged: Trade Stirs Up Sharp Debate In This Election Cycle

5:13pm April 23, 2016

by Marilyn Geewax

Americans shared their views on trade with NPR and member stations. One thing is clear: Millions of voters have deep feelings about trade — and often are at odds with each other about it.

Uber Reaches Tentative Settlement With Drivers In Class Action Suits

8:25pm April 22, 2016

by Aarti Shahani

By settling class action lawsuits in California and Massachusetts, Uber will be able to continue to categorize drivers in those states as independent contractors. The company will pay as much as $100 million to about 385,000 drivers in those cases. Drivers in California react to the settlement and explain what it may mean for them — and for their customers.

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Missouri's Proposed Religious Freedom Amendment Sets Old Allies At Odds

7:35pm April 22, 2016

by Frank Morris

The business community, including solidly GOP-leaning groups, oppose the bill, after seeing the effect of similar measures elsewhere. The blowback has surprised Christian conservatives in Missouri.

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Shoemaker New Balance Challenges Obama On Trans-Pacific Partnership

7:15pm April 22, 2016

by Robert Smith

Shoemaker New Balance is criticizing the Obama administration over the Trans-Pacific Partnership. The company is trying to make a running shoe with 100 percent American parts and feel the trade deal will doom shoes made in the U.S.

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Joseph Mallord William Turner's "Self portrait, age 24," will grace the UK's £20 note.

Artist J.M.W. Turner To Be Featured On U.K. £20, Ousting Economist Adam Smith

6:47pm April 22, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

Following a national nomination process for a visual artist to honor, the U.K. has announced the new face of the £20 bill. He's known for landscapes, seascapes and innovative depiction of light.

Economy

Do Felons Make Good Employees?

1:57pm April 22, 2016

by Keith Romer

Employers often rule out applicants with felony convictions. Data show when the military made an exception and allowed people with felony convictions to enlist, they performed better than their peers.

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Economy

Hundreds Of Layoffs Coming To Greensboro ITG Plant

10:55am April 22, 2016

by Neal Charnoff

Tobacco company ITG Brands has announced it will lay off about 375 employees in June. But the workforce reduction doesn't come as a surprise.

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Federal Regulators Propose Tougher Rules Governing Wall Street Bonuses

4:46pm April 21, 2016

by Jim Zarroli

Executives who get their firms in legal trouble could be forced to pay back bonuses retroactively.