Hepatitis Drug Among The Most Costly For Medicaid
A Senate investigation finds that Medicaid programs in 33 states spent more than $1 billion on the hepatitis C drug Sovaldi in a single year.
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For Sex Industry, Bitcoin Steps In Where Credit Cards Fear To Tread
Trying to crack down on sex trafficking, authorities have been going after online ads for adult services. Some in this industry have found a workaround to stay under the radar: cyber currency.
Natural Gas Leak in California Raises Health, Environmental Concerns
A month and a half after detecting the leak in its Aliso Canyon storage facility, Southern California Gas Co. still hasn't been able to stop it.
Bitcoin Creator's Mysterious Identity Beguiles Cryptography World
NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Andy Greenberg, a senior writer at Wired, about the mysterious founder of Bitcoin. He explains what the leading theories are about the true identity of the founder.
Global Businesses Show Cautious Support For Climate Deal
Business groups around the world are studying the climate change agreement reached in Paris over the weekend. Many support the idea of taking steps to limit carbon emissions but are worried about how reductions will be implemented and enforced.
Junk Bonds Regain Some Lost Ground After A Bruising Few Days
The junk bond market rebounded a bit on Tuesday, but questions remain about what the recent rout means for the economy. Much of the downturn in high-yield debt has been in oil and natural gas.
Encouraging TV Binge Watching May Backfire On Advertisers
Research finds that viewers who binge watch are less engaged with ads than viewers who watch TV shows periodically. We explore the psychological reasons why binge watchers are less interested in ads.
Seattle City Council Votes To Allow Uber Drivers To Unionize
The council on Monday passed a first-of-its-kind ordinance that makes it possible for drivers with ride-hailing companies, such as Uber, to unionize and collectively bargain for better pay.
Will A Fed Interest Rate Hike Slow The Housing Recovery?
Many construction companies are still recovering from the housing crash, and while buyers don't seem pressured by a looming Federal Reserve decision, higher rates would make mortgages less affordable.
Best-Selling Author James Patterson To Award $1.75 Million In Literary Grants
James Patterson has donated hundreds of thousands of books and millions of dollars to promote reading. In partnership with Scholastic, this year he is giving nearly $2 million to school libraries.