Could You Help Rewire Income Disparity?
New research using network science shows that shifting individual behavior in small ways could influence economic equality, says blogger Adam Frank.
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From Film Stars To Naturalists, These Lives Have Become Boozy Inspirations
Breweries and distilleries are collaborating with artists and fashioning their drinks after influential people to try to better connect with customers or bring attention to the drink's origin.
Google Hit With $2.7 Billion Fine By European Antitrust Monitor
The European Commission says Google "abused its market dominance as a search engine by promoting its own comparison shopping service in its search results, and demoting those of competitors."
Google Fined Record $2.7 Billion In EU Anti-Trust Ruling
The European Union says Google unfairly abused its power over search results to promote its own over competitors. It's the biggest fine the EU has ever given a single company in an anti-trust case.
Enrollees Who Work Still Need Medicaid, Kaiser Survey Shows
Rachel Martin talks to Diane Rowland of the Kaiser Family Foundation, about a misconception: If a person on Medicaid gets a job, than their health insurance needs will be taken care of.
Pharmacy Executive Sentenced To Prison For His Role In Meningitis Case
The former co-owner of a pharmaceutical firm was sentenced to 9 years in prison for his role in a deadly outbreak of fungal meningitis. The disease was spread by injections of contaminated medicine.
Mixing Business And The Presidency, Trump To Hold Fundraiser At His Washington Hotel
The president is using the Trump International Hotel, blocks from the White House, to raise money for his campaign operation, which has generated revenue for Trump businesses.
After Decline Of Steel And Coal, Ohio Fears Health Care Jobs Are Next
Health care jobs now outnumber manufacturing jobs in Jefferson County, Ohio. Hospital administrators worry that Republican plans to cut Medicaid will lead to layoffs.
'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli Goes On Trial On Securities Fraud Charges
Shkreli is charged with committing a series of frauds well before he became "the most hated man in America." He's been livestreaming and spending lavishly, though according to his lawyer, he's broke.
More Health Problems Reported With Hair And Skin Care Products
Manufacturers are not required to tell the Food and Drug Administration about safety issues with cosmetics or hair and skin care products. That can leave people in the dark about health risks.