The 28-Hour Work Week
Imagine being able to work fewer hours during a difficult time in your life, without having to quit your job or interrupt your career. In Germany, for many workers, that's now a reality.
Business
SpaceX Completes Successful Launch, Narrowly Misses Catching $6 Million Nose Cone
As part of his "rocket reusability" ethos, Elon Musk had hoped to use a giant net on a boat to catch the rocket's protective covering. It turns out it's hard to catch stuff falling from space.
Ford Names Successor After Ousting Executive For 'Inappropriate Behavior'
North America President Raj Nair is leaving the company effective immediately, according to a corporate statement. It didn't specify what led to his departure.
Installation Progresses On Bezos-Backed 10,000-Year Clock
A 500-foot-tall clock is being constructed inside a mountain in West Texas on property owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. It is the brain child of inventor Danny Hillis.
Even The Hamburglar Might Like McDonald's New Vegan Burger (We Did)
Sales of McDonald's new soy-based McVegan have far surpassed estimates in Sweden, where half the population says it's interested in more vegetarian options. Are diners just curious or truly lovin' it?
The Olympics, Afrofuturism, and Sichuan Food
Our guest, Tyler Cowen, has insights into a ridiculously wide range of subjects. Our conversation touches everything from Afrofuturist flicks to the mouth-numbing qualities of the Sichuan peppercorn.
More Ways Than Ever To Watch The Olympics, And Fewer Are Watching In Prime Time
Prime-time viewership is lower than it was for the Sochi Winter Games, though NBC is still drawing more viewers in prime time than its competitors.
Kentucky Bourbon, Wisconsin Cheese Could Be Targets In Trade War
The European Union is considering ways to fight back if the Trump administration adopts tariffs or quotas on imported steel and aluminum.
Report Detailing Harassment At NPR Cites 'High Level Of Distrust' Of Management
An outside legal review of NPR's handling of allegations against former top news executive Michael Oreskes found that questions were raised about his behavior even before he was hired.
The Spy Who Trolled Me
Russia spent 73 million Rubles a month to influence an American election. But what did they get for their money?