Indicators Of The Year: #MeToo
The #MeToo movement transformed the experience of women in the workplace. The strong job market helped some women feel secure enough to speak up, but for others it still doesn't feel safe.
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Netflix Releases Interactive Experience For Adults, 'Black Mirror: Bandersnatch'
Netflix has released its first interactive experience for adults: "Black Mirror: Bandersnatch." Think "Choose Your Own Adventure," where users choose their own path and ever experience is different.
National Parks? Many Are Open During The Shutdown. Their Bathrooms? Not So Much
Some state governments and tourism boards have been using their own funds to keep the parks open. Elsewhere, open but unstaffed parks have become something of a free-for-all.
Out Of Bankruptcy, Detroit Reaches Financial Milestone
Four years after exiting the nation's largest municipal bankruptcy, the city of Detroit has issued more than $100 million worth of bonds backed by its own credit instead of relying on the state.
Government Contractors Working During Shutdown, May Not Get Back Pay
David Greene talks to Jaime Contreras of the Service Employees International Union about how the shutdown is affecting security guards and custodians, who are contractors working in federal buildings.
Oregon Experiences Economic Fallout From Wildfire Smoke
Worsening wildfire smoke has become an annual annoyance that's starting to affect the state's economy. Retailers, tourist outfits and even realtors say they're planning differently for 2019.
News Brief: Government Shutdown, Migrant Crisis, Stock Volatility
The government shutdown is expected to stretch into 2019. The secretary of Homeland Security visits El Paso, Texas, Friday. Stocks end higher after spending much of Thursday in negative territory.
New Law Prevents Some Taxpayers From Writing Off Charitable Donations
Changes to the federal tax code — like the doubling of the standard deduction under the new tax law — are expected to impact charities and non-profits, beginning with end-of-year giving.
Patients Are Turning To GoFundMe To Fill Health Insurance Gaps
Medical fundraisers account for 1 in 3 of the website's campaigns and bring in more money than any other GoFundMe category. Americans' confidence they can afford health care is slipping, some say.
U.S. Stocks Come Back After Steep Losses During The Day
The stock market made a comeback after spending much of Thursday in negative territory, a day after a record-setting rally on Wall Street. The Dow closed up nearly 260 points, more than 1 percent.