She Told Her Husband She Didn't Want Him To Leave For Europe
But he wouldn't listen. Disaster struck. And now she's one of a growing number of migrant widows in Africa.
Economy
Venezuela Cuts Public Employees' Workweek To 2 Days To Save Energy
President Nicolas Maduro says public sector workers will work only on Mondays and Tuesdays. Venezuela is grappling with drought that has shrunk water levels at the country's main hydroelectric dam.
Planning For Your Retirement: Understanding Annuities
An annuity can be a smart retirement investment for many people, providing a steady income for the rest of your life. But they can be overpriced, opaque and hard to understand. Here's the 411.
A Tiny Nevada Town Hits The Market For $8 Million — Casino Included
Nancy Kidwell pioneered Cal-Nev-Ari 51 years ago. She built around an abandoned airstrip and opened a casino. Now at 78, she's ready to hand over the keys while her town of 350 awaits a new owner.
When Personalization Leads To Discrimination On AirBnB
In the sharing economy, the goal to personalize the exchange can have some unintended consequences. The Hidden Brain podcast explores how discrimination plays out on AirBnB.
Many Grouchy, Error-Prone Workers Just Need More Sleep
Sleep researchers say about 30 percent of employees at big firms are so tired they're making as many mistakes as if they were coming to work drunk. Some offices now have "napping pods."
#AirbnbWhileBlack: How Hidden Bias Shapes The Sharing Economy
The sharing economy is making online transactions far more personal, which can lead to some unintended consequences.
How Much Money Do Uber Drivers Really Make? Send Us Your Screenshots
The company sometimes promotes up to $35 an hour to draw in new drivers, but how much do drivers generally make? Drivers, send us a screenshot of your recent week.
Congress Considers Plan To Restructure Puerto Rico's $72 Billion Debt
Puerto Rico is short of cash and at risk of defaulting on a $400 million debt payment due May 1. House speaker Paul Ryan pledged to have a plan ready by then to help Puerto Rico find a way to repay its more than $70 billion debt.
FACT CHECK: Bernie Sanders And Whether Poor Americans Vote
One of Sanders' stats may be off, but it's true that low-income Americans vote in far smaller numbers than their higher-income counterparts.