Apple's Scary Buying Power And The Woman Who Named It
Celebrating the legacy of Joan Robinson, the British economic theorist who named a powerful — and increasingly worried about — force in the economy.
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Sports Illustrated Magazine Now Under Ross Levinsohn, Exec With Controversial Past
The storied magazine was sold last month. And now editorial control of the 65-year-old magazine has been licensed to TheMaven, a digital outfit that is bringing in a controversial CEO.
Trial Begins For Navy SEAL Accused Of War Crimes
Navy SEAL Edward Gallagher goes on trial for war crimes in San Diego on Monday. He is among a number of special operators facing trial for violations of military law.
In The Pacific Northwest, Concern Grows Over The Number Of Deaths In County Jails
In the Pacific Northwest, about half the number of jail deaths are caused by suicides. An investigation by NPR member stations raises concerns about the steps being taken to prevent the deaths.
U.S. Reportedly Trying To Implant Malware That Could Sabotage Russia's Electrical Grid
The U.S. is shifting its cyber defense strategy toward a more offensive posture. This means implanting malware in adversaries' data networks in the event of future conflict.
6 People Shot, 1 Fatally, At Graduation Party In Philadelphia
Four of the people injured were teenagers. "It's just another case of wanton and senseless violence that we can't get our brains around," the city's police commissioner said.
Chinese President Xi Jinping To Visit North Korea This Week
The leaders are scheduled to meet on Thursday, according to Chinese and North Korean news agencies. The visit comes after stalled negotiations with President Trump.
Sotheby's Announces Its Biggest Sale — Itself — For $3.7 Billion
The deal puts the auction house, which was founded in 1744, on a path to becoming a private company again.
Iran Says It Will Exceed Nuclear Deal's Limit On Uranium 'In 10 Days'
A spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran also says that Tehran is prepared to increase enrichment of uranium beyond what's permitted in the multilateral agreement.
Phoenix Police Point Guns At Family After Child Allegedly Shoplifts
The mayor of Phoenix says police officers who drew their guns on a family were "completely inappropriate." A child in the family is accused of taking a doll that was in a store the family shopped at.