Runner Nick Symmonds Out Of World Championships In Sponsorship Dispute
Symmonds has a deal to wear Brooks Running products, while the U.S. world championships team is sponsored by Nike.
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Google Announces New Parent Company Called 'Alphabet'
Google announced a broad restructuring Monday in a blog post by CEO Larry Page. Under the new structure, Alphabet becomes the parent company atop of Google's ventures.
Prince Compares Record Contracts To Slavery In Rare Meeting With Media
Music icon Prince is worried about the future of the music business for artists, and his top priority can be summed up in one word: freedom.
Housing Bounces Back In Most, But Not All, Of Atlanta
At the height of the housing bubble, Atlanta was adding tens of thousands of homes a year, but then the bottom fell out. Now, there's building once again, but some residents are feeling left out.
Netflix's Parental Leave Plan Is Groundbreaking — And Unlikely To Spread
Netflix decision to offer unlimited paid leave to new parents grew out of a culture that already offered unlimited vacation. It's part of a plan to attract the most talented employees possible.
Patients In Iowa Worry About Private Management Of Medicaid
The way one fifth of Iowa's residents get health care is about to change. The governor is putting Medicaid in the hands of private insurance companies, and 11 firms are vying for that business.
Ferguson Businesses Struggle To Rebuild Post-Riots
Last year, many businesses in Ferguson, Mo., were looted and vandalized in unrest that gripped the city. Customers are starting to return, but some owners don't feel positive about staying here.
Hospitals Turn To Toyota To Make Care Safer And Swifter
Public hospitals are adapting the automaker's production system to health care, with the goal of making tasks like scheduling surgeries more safe and efficient.
You're The Judge: Can The Job Market Stand Interest Rate Hikes?
On Friday, the Labor Department said the July unemployment rate held steady at 5.3 percent. If you had to choose, would you take that to mean the economy is too cool or too hot? Weigh the evidence.
Netflix's New, Generous Parental Leave Policy Leaves Some Employees Out
Netflix made headlines this week with the announcement. But NPR has found the policy doesn't extend to people who work at Netflix DVD distribution centers.