Square Goes Public And Fields A Flood Of Customer Complaints
The mobile payment startup Square has grown rapidly and went public this week. But it is dogged by complaints from small businesses that use it.
Economy
Some States Are Cutting Poor Dads A Deal On Unpaid Child Support
In exchange for completing job training and parenting programs, Maryland is writing off some of parents' back child support. Similar efforts across the country are addressing the staggering debt.
From Deadbeat To Dead Broke: The 'Why' Behind Unpaid Child Support
Despite a decades-long crackdown, much of the $113 billion in child support debt will never be paid because those who owe it are too poor. President Obama is proposing changes to address this reality.
Paris Attacks Create A Dilemma For Travelers
As Paris tries to recover from the terrorist attacks, people who planned to travel there seem to be conflicted about whether to go. Airlines reacted quickly, letting travelers rebook their flights.
Elizabeth Warren Steps Up Campaign For Liberal Agenda
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., says bipartisan efforts to "reform" the corporate tax code amount to "a giant wet kiss" for the biggest companies. She wants large corporations to pay more in taxes.
Mayor: Winston-Salem Will See More Small Businesses And Fewer Corporations In Future
Downtown Winston-Salem has undergone a major transformation over the past decade. Some might say it's thriving.
In 'Just Eat It,' Filmmakers Feast For 6 Months On Discarded Food
Roughly 133 billion pounds of food go uneaten each year — much of it still edible. So for a half-year, the two filmmakers behind Just Eat It vowed to eat nothing but food entering the waste stream.
Why It's Hard To Put An End To Unwanted Robocalls
It's difficult for regulators to stop companies that flout the Do Not Call Registry. Robocalls can come from overseas, making them hard to regulate, and they often spoof caller IDs.
We Know China Has Ghost Cities, But Where Are They Hiding?
The locations of the infamous empty housing complexes have been secret, but ghost city hunters are now using smartphones and GPS receivers to track them down.
Clock Ticking On Funding For Downtown Revitalization Project
A deadline is quickly approaching about a development project that could breathe new life into downtown Winston-Salem.