Are Millennials Chocolate Chip-o-crites?
Millennials profess to care about ethical sourcing when grocery shopping. But a study of chocoholics ages 18-35 shows just how different values and behavior can sometimes be.
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In 2016, Talking Politics Can Make Things Uncomfortable At Work
This presidential election, many workers and employers say political vitriol is carrying over into the workplace — making it a potentially hostile environment.
The Big Costco Credit Card Switcheroo
As of Monday, Costco has officially moved on from its 16-year relationship with American Express and is now partnered with Visa.
Jet And Ebony Sold, Ending A 71-Year Run Under Johnson Publishing
The iconic magazines, which have chronicled the modern African-American experience, will continue to be a "beacon of hope" for black people around the world, say two of its long-time leaders.
Tribune Publishing Takes A Futuristic Step To Become 'tronc'
On Monday, the newspaper chain Tribune Publishing, becomes "tronc" — a company with a futuristic mission built around distribution of "premium verified content." What the heck does that mean?
As Led Zeppelin Faces Copyright Charges, The Line Between Plagiarism And Homage
Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant and Jimmy Page were in court this week answering charges of copyright infringement. Forensic musicologist Joe Bennett and NPR's Scott Simon discuss.
Justice Department Drops Charge That FedEx Shipped For Illegal Pharmacies
A federal judge approved prosecutors' motion to end a trial of FedEx in San Francisco, but didn't specify a reason. A grand jury indicted the shipping company in 2014. The trial started Monday.
As More Cities Eye Soda Tax, Industry Vows To Fight New Tax in Philadelphia
In November, the California cities of Oakland and San Francisco are expected to take up the issue of taxing sugary sodas. And voters in Boulder, Colo., may see a ballot initiative too.
Judge Weighs Newtown Families' Lawsuit Against AR-15 Maker
A judge is considering whether a suit filed by family members of Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims can proceed. The plaintiffs argue that the rifle should not have been sold to civilians.
These Graduates Beat The Odds, Now They Need A Job
What's the key to helping a child born in poverty make it to the middle class? Some say it's good preschool, others say a college diploma. For one advocate, the time to help is at the end of college.