Subsidized Housing May Help School Districts Retain Teachers
Indianapolis Public Schools lose about 400 teachers each year. In an attempt to stem that, a new housing project in the city is targeting teachers.
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Federal Immigration Authorities Target 7-Eleven Stores
Agents swept nearly 100 of the convenience stores across the country — seeking undocumented immigrants. The action was the largest employer-targeting operation under the Trump administration.
Deadline Closes In On Administration Regarding Iran Sanctions
President Trump is being urged by some top advisers to waive sanctions on Iran by a Friday deadline. Rachel Martin talks to Dennis Ross, who has advised four former presidents on the Middle East.
Established Automakers Announce Bold Moves In Electrification
Tesla has grabbed headlines for innovating electric cars and driverless technology. Companies such Toyota, GM and Mercedes may not have the trendy cache of Tesla, but they do have deep pockets.
California Woman Returns Christmas Tree For A Refund
She showed up at Costco and demanded a full refund because her tree was dead. And even though she was shamed by other customers in line, would you believe she actually did get her money back.
Why Toyota-Mazda's $1.6-Billion Project Skipped Over The Triad
The experts seemed confident. The region was ready. There were even helicopters and vans spotted surveying the Greensboro-Randolph Megasite.
Fallout From 'Nuclear Button' Tweets: Jump In Sales Of Radiation Drug
After a war of words between President Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong Un over the ability to launch nuclear attacks from their desks, orders rose for pills to protect against radiation.
Advocates Fear Tax Bill Will Worsen U.S. Affordable Housing Shortage
The U.S. faces a severe shortage of affordable housing, and housing advocates fear the recent tax bill and potential budget cuts will make matters worse.
Professors Suggest 'Baby Bonds' Could Fix Widening Inequality In The U.S.
"Baby Bonds" are back in the news. Two professors presented their idea to do something about widening inequality to an economics conference. They suggest creating an education trust fund for each newborn. The grants — ranging from $500 to $50,000 — would be on a sliding scale tied to household income.
Trucking Industry Struggles With Growing Driver Shortage
More than 70 percent of goods consumed in the U.S. are moved by truck. The American Trucking Associations says the industry needs to hire almost 900,000 more drivers to meet rising demand.