Venezuela By The Numbers
The crisis in Venezuela continues to deepen, with nationwide blackouts hitting the country again this week. Today, we talk to a Caracas-based economist about what's happening in her country.
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Purdue Pharma Agrees To $270 Million Opioid Settlement With Oklahoma
The maker of OxyContin will pay to settle a historic opioid lawsuit brought by the attorney general of Oklahoma. Will other drugmakers named in the lawsuit follow?
Why Hasn't The Gig Economy Killed Traditional Work?
Recent studies suggest we're not witnessing the dawn of a new gig economy. What accounts for the resilience of traditional employment?
Sparkle Unicorns And Fart Ninjas: What Parents Can Do About Gendered Toys
Toys are more pink and blue than ever before, experts say. But before you ban the sparkle unicorns and foam-dart blasters, consider other ways to help kids expand their play possibilities.
Trump Administration Dims Rule On Energy Efficient Lightbulbs
The Trump administration wants to reverse a rule designed to make lightbulbs more efficient. Environmental groups say the change will cost consumers and waste energy.
Apple Announces Streaming TV Service And New Products
Apple unveiled a number of new services Monday, including a credit card, a gaming app and a TV app which combines other streaming services and adds new shows just for Apple.
Media Outlets Became A Target After Mueller Probe Results Surfaced
The conclusion of special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into 2016 election interference ignited an immediate barrage of criticism against the media.
Man Pleads Guilty To Phishing Scheme That Fleeced Facebook, Google Of $100 Million
Evaldas Rimasauskas admitted to his role in helping to orchestrate a two-year-long scam that tricked employees into wiring more than $100 million to his own company's bank accounts.
Apple Debuts Streaming Video, Payment Card And News Subscription Services
As iPhone sales slow, Apple is rolling out Apple TV+, a service to compete with Netflix, Hulu and other streaming services. It's also offering a virtual credit card and a subscription news service.