Aviation Company Closing Means Loss of 300 Jobs In Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem's North State Aviation is closing down for good, leading to layoffs of more than 300 workers.
Economy
The Forces Driving Middle-Aged White People's 'Deaths Of Despair'
Middle-aged white people without college degrees are increasingly likely to die of suicide or drug and alcohol abuse. The lack of a pathway to solid jobs is one reason, two economists say.
Hungry? Call Your Neighborhood Delivery Robot
Self-driving delivery robots have popped up on the sidewalks of Washington, D.C. — and other locations have expressed interest. The bots learn about traffic patterns with every trip they take.
Jersey City Debates Kushner Family Tax Breaks
Demonstrators at a Jersey City, N.J. city council meeting demanded that council members commit to not giving a tax break for a large development planned by the Kushner family real estate company.
Wall Street Trader Outlines Market Trends Ahead Of Health Care Vote
The stock market is reacting to news out of Washington, D.C., about the fate of health care legislation and other items on the White House agenda. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with trader Ted Weisberg about trends on Wall Street.
Can Sears Survive? Maybe Not, Company Admits In Financial Filings
Shares of the company's stock tumbled 12 percent today after the company acknowledged Tuesday that its future viability is not a sure thing. The company lost $2 billion last year.
Why Do So Few People Pay Income Tax In India?
In a country with a population of more than 1 billion people, just 27 million paid taxes last year. Many Indians see no clear link between paying taxes and provision of government services.
Associated Press Investigation Says Paul Manafort Worked With Russian Billionaire
Rachel Martin speaks with Chad Day of The Associated Press, who was part of a new investigation that says Paul Manafort secretly worked with a Russian billionaire to support Russian interests.
Why So Few Indians Pay Taxes
In India, only 2 percent of people pay taxes. It has to do with how easy it is to avoid them, and what many see as a lack of connection between taxes and government services.
GOP Health Plan Has Its Own Financial Stick To Prod People To Buy Insurance
The GOP plan would fine insurance buyers who had a lapse in coverage of more than 63 days a year. The penalty? A 30 percent surcharge every month for 12 months.