Business

Greece's Economy Remains Embroiled In Turmoil

2:10pm April 17, 2015

David Greene talks to David Wessel about whether Greece will receive more loans in exchange for promises to overhaul its economy. Wessel is director of the Hutchins Center at the Brookings Institution

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World News

Former IMF Head Rato Is Arrested Over Tax Fraud Allegations In Spain

1:38pm April 17, 2015

by Bill Chappell

An influential figure in Spanish banking and politics, Rodrigo Rato was the predecessor of Dominique Strauss-Khan, who has also had extensive legal troubles.

Traders are pictured at their desks in front of the DAX board at the Frankfurt stock exchange on Friday.

Bloomberg Terminals Go Dark For Hours, Sending Ripples Through Markets

11:03am April 17, 2015

by Scott Neuman

The financial "screens" went dark for several hours during trading in London and Asia causing, among other disruptions, a delay in a British government debt issue.

In the 1950s, the World Bank funded the creation of the world's largest man-made dam, the Kariba Dam, which sits on the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia. The construction of such dams can have dire consequences for poor people living near a river, an investi

When The World Bank Does More Harm Than Good

8:17am April 17, 2015

by NPR Staff

Large projects funded by the bank have left millions of poor people worse off, an investigation found. The bank says the vast majority of its projects don't fall into this category.

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National

The Hidden FM Radio Inside Your Pocket, And Why You Can't Use It

8:01am April 17, 2015

by Emma Bowman

Most smartphones have a built-in FM chip. But whether or not it's activated is in the hands of the mobile carriers, who profit when you stream radio. The broadcast industry is pushing to change this.

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Chinese Finance Minister Lou Jiwei (left) speaks during the signing ceremony of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, Oct. 24, in Beijing.

New Asian Development Bank Seen As Sign Of China's Growing Influence

12:54am April 17, 2015

by Jim Zarroli

China says 57 countries have signed on as members of the new Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, but the U.S. is not among them. Some analysts say the bank is a sign of diminished U.S. power.

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LA Schools To Apple: You Owe Us

8:29pm April 16, 2015

by Annie Gilbertson

The Los Angeles Unified School District wants Apple to pay up for poorly performing software on its iPads.

Twenty-four competitors put their brewing techniques to the test last week at the World AeroPress Competition in Seattle.

Arts

How AeroPress Fans Are Hacking Their Way To A Better Cup Of Coffee

3:14pm April 16, 2015

by Emma Bowman

Coffee aficionados say the simple, syringe-like device makes exceptional espresso and allows for countless variations on the perfect cup. Not surprising, given that its inventor is a serial tinkerer.

Gap is among 13 big retailers that New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is investigating for possible violations of "reporting time" laws. Gap says it is establishing "sustainable scheduling practices."

National

New York Investigates Retailers For Unpredictable Work Schedules

2:49pm April 16, 2015

by Yuki Noguchi

Retailers rely on systems that require workers to be ready to work a shift — whether or not they end up working. The state attorney general is looking into the way big retailers handle scheduling.

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European Union Charges Google With Antitrust Violations

2:44pm April 16, 2015

by Laura Sydell

After a nearly five year investigation, European Union officials on Wednesday charged Google with antitrust violations and opened an investigation into its Android operating system.

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