Walmart And Homeopathic Medicines
NPR's Scott Simon asks Nicholas Little of the Center for Inquiry about suing Walmart for the way it markets homeopathic medicines.
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In Midst Of Opioid Crisis, FDA May Block New Addiction Drug From Market
A quirk in the law gives an older opioid addiction treatment "orphan drug" status — and a period of exclusive market access. That may prevent some new therapies from reaching patients for years.
Abortion Limits Carry Economic Cost For Women
More states have adopted new restrictions on abortion in hopes the Supreme Court will revisit Roe v. Wade. That could have profound effects on the economic prospects for women seeking abortions.
Leticia Gasca: What Can We Discover When We Talk Openly About Our Failures?
After her business failed, Leticia Gasca didn't talk about it for seven years. But once she finally shared the story with her friends, she realized failure is far more common than she thought.
WSJ: Harvey Weinstein Reaches $44 Million Deal Over Sexual Misconduct
The Wall Street Journal is reporting a deal in a sexual misconduct case against Harvey Weinstein. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Wall Street Journal reporter Corinne Ramey.
White House Announces $16 Billion In Aid To Farmers Hurt By China Trade Dispute
The U.S. agricultural sector has been hit hard by the trade conflict with China. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue says some of the aid money will be used to build markets elsewhere.
Global Aviation Regulators Meet To Consider Timetable For Boeing's 737 Max
Global aviation safety officials are meeting in Fort Worth to discuss how they will certify Boeing's 737 Max as airworthy and how soon the troubled plane can fly again.
Finding New Opportunity For Old Coal-Fired Power Plant Sites
Coal-fired power plants keep closing, and communities around the country must decide what to do with those sites. Pennsylvania has a plan, aiming to create new jobs where old ones have been lost.
Former Inmates Are Getting Jobs As Employers Ignore Stigma In Bright Economy
People convicted of felonies often have difficulties getting hired. But many employers say they're suffering a labor shortage, and attitudes toward hiring people with criminal records are changing.
6 Years After Japan Launched Its 'Womenomics' Policy Is It Working?
Women have long been an untapped economic resource in Japan. Six years ago Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe decided to change that by introducing a policy of "womenomics."