Toy Fair Shows Off What's New As Toys R Us Cuts 250 Corporate Jobs
A day before the International Toy Fair opened in New York, Toys R Us announced it was laying off between 10 and 15 percent of its corporate employees.
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Health Insurance Woes Add To The Risky Business Of Farming
There are many challenges to farming: It's often grueling work that relies on unpredictable factors such as weather and global market prices. But one aspect that's often ignored: health care costs.
Uber Orders Investigation Into Sexual Harassment Claims
A former engineer for the ride-hailing app Uber published a blog post this weekend claiming that she faced sexual harassment while working at the company. Uber says it's investigating the allegations.
As Trump Vows To Grow Industry, Countries Move Away From Coal
In his campaign to become president, Donald Trump vowed to bring back coal jobs. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Rob Godby, director of the Center for Energy Economics and Public Policy at the University of Wyoming, about the outlook for the coal industry in the U.S.
Uber Will Investigate Sexual Harassment Claims By Engineer
Uber's CEO has ordered an investigation into a sexual harassment claim made by a female engineer after she published a blog post detailing her experience.
China Suspends Coal Imports From North Korea
China is suspending coal imports from North Korea, one of the country's economic lifelines. The Chinese government says the move is part of United Nations sanctions against North Korea's nuclear and missile programs.
Mattress No Longer Delegated To Bottom Of Shopping List
While a new mattress was often a purchase put off as long as possible, consumers today are replacing their mattresses more often.
The Burning Problem Of China's Garbage
China produces 520,000 tons of garbage a day. To get rid of it, the government favors burning it, which harms the environment. One answer: sorting garbage and recycling. But that's proved challenging.
The 'Haze Craze': Beer Lovers' Newfound Obsession With Murky IPAs
East Coast brewers have been making unfiltered, unpasteurized, hazy IPAs for about a decade. Their customers love the aromas and murky look of the beers. Now, the hazy beer craze has gone national.
Seminole Patchwork: Admiration And Appropriation
Native American symbols have long caught the eye of non-Native fashion designers. But when it comes to Seminole patchwork designs, where is the line between inspiration and appropriation?