Banned In Germany: Kids' Doll Is Labeled An Espionage Device
The doll Cayla looks like an everyday toy and gives no notice that it collects and transmits everything it hears, German regulators say.
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Trump Moving To Delay Rule That Protects Workers From Bad Financial Advice
A lobbying battle is being waged over a rule requiring financial advisers to act in their clients' best interest in retirement planning. It pits financial firms against consumer and retiree groups.
The Environmental Consequences Of A Wall On The U.S.-Mexico Border
Discussions of a border wall happen at the intersection of environmental and civil rights.
Samsung's Acting Chief Arrested In South Korea's Deepening Corruption Probe
Jay Y. Lee, vice president of Samsung, has been taken in on charges of bribery and embezzlement. He's been a central figure in a corruption scandal that brought President Park Geun-hye's impeachment.
How Fancy Cheese May Save Some Small-Scale Dairies
Because of unstable milk prices, small-dairy owners are also selling artisanal cheeses to help them stay afloat. The idea is catching on — in Iowa, the number of on-farm cheese-makers has doubled.
Using The Blockchain To Change Prisons
Charlie Shrem went to prison for his involvement in Bitcoin trading. Now he's out and part of the next evolution of Bitcoin's future, investments that trade using Bitcoin's underlying technology.
Why Ditching NAFTA Could Hurt America's Farmers More Than Mexico's
Trade in food between the U.S. and Mexico has exploded over the past 15 years. President Trump is talking about restricting that trade, but when it comes to food, such moves could backfire.
Trump Chooses R. Alexander Acosta As New Labor Nominee
President Trump announced a new nominee to run the Labor Department on Thursday. R. Alexander Acosta is a law school dean and former U.S. attorney in southern Florida. He's also been a member of the National Labor Relations Bureau.
Boeing CEO Reportedly Listened In On Trump's F-35 Calls With Lockheed
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Bloomberg reporter Anthony Capaccio about Trump's calls to the general responsible for the Lockheed fighter jet program, with the Boeing CEO reportedly listening in.
Washington State Court Rules Florist Broke The Law By Refusing To Serve Gay Couple
The state Supreme Court has ruled that a florist broke a state anti-discrimination law when she refused to provide flowers for a wedding between two men.