Novant Health Raises Hourly Payment To Meet Living Wage Standard
Novant Health has raised its hourly pay for its North Carolina employees. The company says it's offering a higher wage to attract and retain qualified workers.
Economy
While Trump Touts Stock Market, Many Americans Are Left Out Of The Conversation
About half of Americans own stock, though most stocks are owned by the wealthiest. For many, a booming stock market does not offer direct benefits.
Reviving Puerto Rico's Cocoa Farms, Centuries After Hurricanes Destroyed Them
Cocoa plantations in Puerto Rico were wiped out centuries ago. Now, local pride and the sheer love of chocolate are bringing back local cocoa.
Headwinds On Horizon For Local Airline Repair Companies
Triad companies that repair and maintain airplanes have been having a few good years. Major airlines are boosting production of new planes and the industry is set to have its third straight year of growth.
Trump Moves Toward Traditional Republican Health Care Plans
President Trump doubled down on his pledge to quickly repeal and replace Obamacare. He talked about the longtime Republican idea of having health insurers sell insurance across state lines.
What 4 Voters Want To Hear From President Trump In His Address
Three voted for Trump, one did not. The St. Louis residents all battled to come back from job losses in the wake of the Great Recession, and that experience shaped their view of the new president.
This CEO's Small Insurance Firm Mostly Turned A Profit Under Obamacare. Here's How
The health law just needs a tuneup, says the CEO of Molina Healthcare, which operates in 12 states and Puerto Rico. The California-based insurer has seen profits, while Humana and Aetna struggled.
In U.K., A Veggie Shortage Inspires Funny Headlines And Serious Thoughts
Bad weather in southern Europe caused a brief shortage of veggies in the U.K. Prices went up and people panicked. Now they are thinking harder about where their food comes from.
Experts Or Censors? The Debate Over Authors' Use Of Sensitivity Readers
One author sees them as an extension of the research she does for all her books; another worries they're being used as a risk management tool.
What 4 Voters Want To Hear From President Trump In His Address
Three voted for Trump, one did not. The St. Louis residents all battled to come back from job losses in the wake of the Great Recession, and that experience shaped their view of the new president.