Chinese Companies Get Tech-Savvy Gobbling Up Germany's Factories
Beijing wants to up its manufacturing game to make high-end technology — so it has gone on a buying spree, acquiring key German tech firms.
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'NYT' Reporter Discusses Year-Long Investigation Of President Trump's Taxes
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with The New York Times reporter Russ Buettner about the paper's year-long investigation into how President Trump reaped millions from his father's real estate business via dubious tax schemes.
Tax Authorities Were Either Unwilling To Take On The Trumps Or Lacked The Resources
Tax experts weigh in on whether the IRS and state tax authorities fell down on the job by not preventing the dodges and tax schemes by Fred Trump alleged in The New York Times report.
Other States Might Not Follow California In Diversity Mandate For Corporate Boards
California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a new law on Monday that requires publicly traded companies in California to have at least one woman on their corporate board.
What Happened To GE?
General Electric used to be a household name — a pillar of the U.S. economy. Now, it's fighting to survive.
How The New North American Trade Deal Will Affect The Automotive Industry
The new North American trade agreement will impact the automotive industry if approved by Congress. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Ann Wilson from the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association about how.
Will Morocco's Chinese-Funded 'Tech City' Ever Break Ground?
The Mohammed VI Tangier Tech City would stand in monument to China's expansion into a North African nation on Europe's doorstep. But experts say the project has stalled.
Going It Solo: The Complicated Financial Lives Of Freelancers
For a growing population of independent workers, the flexibility of contract work comes with the headache of dealing with taxes and other issues that employers would normally handle.
Cow Dung Soap Is Cleaning Up In India
Some Indians say that cow dung and urine have healing properties. Science says otherwise. Nonetheless, there's a growing enthusiasm for dung- and urine-based products.
'Forbes' Investigates President Trump's Finances
Donald Trump once predicted that he could be the first presidential candidate to run and make money on it. Rachel Martin talks to Dan Alexander of Forbes, who says Trump's net worth has dropped.