For Sports Bettors, The Thrill Isn't All In The Money
Research shows that bettors are drawn to certain games not because of financial motives but because they get enjoyment out of them.
Business
Want To Escape The Cubicle? Here's How To Be Your Own Boss
To start a small business, you'll need lots of time and a passion for what you do. From turning a hobby into cash to running a franchise, we share tips from people who've found success.
Power Suits: How Dressing For Success At Work Can Pay Off
Being better dressed can give you a psychological boost that makes you behave more like a leader. One study found that men dressed in suits negotiated a higher profit than casually clad counterparts.
SeaWorld Agrees To End Captive Breeding Of Killer Whales
In an agreement with The Humane Society of the United States, the theme park will also phase out the use of the giant marine mammals in theatrical shows.
Major Automakers Agree To Install Automatic Braking Systems
Major automakers have agreed to install automatic braking systems on nearly all models by 2022. Federal regulators say the technology will prevent thousands of crashes. Through the use of sensors, the systems detect imminent crashes and apply the brakes even if drivers don't react.
After 14 Years Of Lawsuits, Argentina Reaches Settlement To Repay Debt
Argentina is paying up. After a lengthy legal battle that could change how countries borrow money, Argentina has come to a settlement with its most stalwart creditors.
SeaWorld To End Orca Breeding Program In Partnership With Humane Society
SeaWorld announced it will end it's orca breeding program, phase out orca performances and partner with the Humane Society of the U.S. NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with SeaWorld President and CEO Joel Manby and Humane Society President and CEO Wayne Pacelle.
Opening The Books On Donald Trump's Business Deals In Atlantic City
Washington Post reporter Robert O'Harrow dissects Trump's acquisition of the Taj Mahal casino/hotel, which went into bankruptcy a year after it opened.
Automatic Braking Systems To Become Standard On Most U.S. Vehicles
Automatic brakes are designed to stop a vehicle before it collides with a car or another object. Some 20 carmakers have agreed to make it a standard feature on nearly all new cars in the U.S. by 2022.
Drug-Company Payments Mirror Doctors' Brand-Name Prescribing
An analysis of Medicare data shows that the more money a doctor gets from pharmaceutical companies, the more likely he or she is to prescribe brand-name medications. And that influences cost.