$1.22 A Gallon: Cheap Gas Raises Fears Of Urban Sprawl
Gas prices in Columbus, Ohio, are among the lowest in the country. Drivers appreciate the savings, but anti-sprawl advocates say cheap gas doesn't help their cause.
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IKEA Executive On Why The West Has Hit 'Peak Stuff'
IKEA's Chief Sustainability Officer Steve Howard tells NPR's Ari Shapiro how his company plans to keep expanding even while he says many in the Western world have lost their appetite for more stuff.
What Do Bears And Bulls Have To Do With Our Investments?
While experts focus on trying to explain the stock market's jumps and dives, we spend a little time cutting through the bull to get some different answers.
Why Poverty May Be More Relevant Than Race For Childhood Obesity
Are kids more at risk of becoming obese because of their race or their economic status? A group of researchers at the University of Michigan tried to tease out an answer.
With Sanctions Eased, What Kind Of Trade Can Companies Do With Iran?
In the wake of the Iran nuclear deal, one sanctions lawyer is deluged with calls from U.S. businesses asking if they can enter the huge Iranian market. But the limits are tight and the risks steep.
Truck Sale Profits Help Automakers Develop Future Technologies
Consumers bought a historic number of trucks and SUVs last year. With gas prices at record lows, consumers are gobbling up increasingly bigger and faster trucks. What does that mean for the future?
As Skilled Workers Abandon Greece, Rebuilding Its Economy Gets Harder
If Greece isn't a good place to do business anymore, then businesses will leave. When solid businesses close up or leave, then Greece becomes even worse for the remaining firms.
China Captures The Attention Of Davos Economic Forum Participants
China concerns are part of the reason global stock markets have been so troubled. Renee Montagne talks to Amy Wilkinson, author and a lecturer at the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
Is Netflix Chill? Kenyan Authorities Threaten To Ban The Streaming Site
Two weeks ago, Kenyans finally got access to Netflix. But we still don't know if they'll binge happily every after.
Federal Workplace Law Fails To Protect Employees Left Out Of Workers' Comp
Companies that opt out of state workers' comp laws say the Employee Retirement Income Security Act will ensure that injured workers get justice. An NPR investigation found that may not be true.