Business

Marijuana Farms In California Count Their Losses After Wildfires

6:23am October 19, 2017

by Tonya Mosley

Medical and recreational marijuana use is legal in California. But under federal law, growing cannabis is illegal — which means growers don't have access to crop insurance.

David Mifflin says there have been multiple unauthorized attempts to open credit cards in his name since his Social Security number was stolen.

After Equifax Hack, Calls For Big Changes In Credit Reporting Industry

9:28pm October 18, 2017

by Chris Arnold

The largest known theft of Social Security numbers in history has lawmakers, law enforcement and identity theft victims angry. They're calling for better security and other changes in the system.

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A lawsuit against President Trump alleges he is violating the Foreign and Domestic Emoluments clauses of the Constitution. Plaintiffs' lawyer Deepak Gupta says Trump's Washington hotel (above) is "an emoluments magnet."

Emoluments Hearing Hints At What May Be At Stake: Trump's Tax Returns

6:53pm October 18, 2017

by Peter Overby

If a federal judge lets the plaintiffs proceed with their lawsuit against the president, the next step would give them access to some of his financial documents — perhaps including tax returns.

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Business

Greensboro's Historic Cone White Oak Denim Plant Set To Close

5:51pm October 18, 2017

by Sean Bueter

The historic Cone Denim White Oak plant will be closing down after more than a century of operation in the Gate City, according to a Wednesday announcement.

The Federal Trade Commission advises parents to take precautions in order to protect children's personal information, which can be a target for theft. Identity thieves can use stolen information to open fraudulent credit card accounts and apply for govern

National

To Protect Children From Identity Theft, Parents Must Be Proactive

4:22pm October 18, 2017

by Isabel Dobrin

Experts say children's personal information is especially valuable for identity thieves, but there are steps parents and legal guardians can take to mitigate the risk of identity theft.

The Trump National Golf Club in Rancho Palos Verdes, seen in 2005, has removed a list of charitable donations it once posted on its website. An NPR examination of that list reveals inconsistencies and errors.

Politics & Government

A Trump Golf Course Said It Gave Millions To Charity. Here's What The Numbers Say

3:49pm October 18, 2017

Trump National Golf Club, Los Angeles, fell far short of its bold claims of philanthropic giving, according to an NPR analysis. The documents are no longer posted on the club's site.

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Bob Peterson claims to have found the thing people have sought for thousands of years — an investment guaranteed to double in value. He keeps it in this storage locker.

Episode 581: Free Money

3:33pm October 18, 2017

by David Kestenbaum

Bob Peterson claims to have found the thing people have sought for thousands of years — an investment guaranteed to double in value. He keeps it in a storage locker in Utah.

Gregory Matthews has glaucoma and uses prescription eyedrops. The dropper's opening creates a bigger drop than he needs, causing him to run out of his medication before the prescription is ready to refill.

Health & Safety

Drug Companies Make Eyedrops Too Big, And You Pay For The Waste

3:00pm October 18, 2017

by Marshall Allen

When eyedrops dribble down your face, it's not your fault. Drugmakers have long known that their drops of medicine exceed the capacity of the human eye. Why didn't companies make the drops smaller?

Politics & Government

Numbers Disagree With Trump Golf Course Claim Of 'Millions To Charity'

2:45pm October 18, 2017

by Tom Dreisbach

NPR's "Embedded" podcast team examined charitable giving by Trump National Golf Club, Los Angeles. It found the organization appears to have fallen short of its bold claims of philanthropic giving.

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Pricking your fingers may someday be a thing of the past for diabetics as new technologies aim to make blood sugar regulation more convenient.

Diabetes Technology Moves Closer To Making Life Easier For Patients

1:49pm October 18, 2017

by Miriam E. Tucker

While the technology is moving rapidly, insurance, regulatory, and supply challenges make it harder for patients to quickly access the latest medical advances to manage their condition.