When You Add More Police To A City, What Happens?
A new study looks at the effects of growing police forces on racial inequality.
Business
10-Year-Old Girl Scouts Start Their Own Virtual School To Earn Business Badge
When school went online, a pair of ten year old girls in Massachusetts decided to start their own school- teaching smaller kids to do everything from finger knitting to math, online.
How TikTok And Skater Girls Are Sending Skateboard Sales Off The Wall
The streets are full of skateboarders these days, and skate shops can hardly keep up with the demand. Why now? The answer might put a smile on your face.
Consumer Safety Agency Warns People With Children To Stop Using The Peloton Tread+
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a warning about the Peloton Tread+ after reports of children being injured. Peloton insists the machine is safe when used as directed.
For Some Americans, Getting A Vaccine Is As Easy As Showing Up To Work
Companies like Tyson and Amazon are offering on-site coronavirus vaccinations to their employees in order remove barriers to getting the shots.
Producer Scott Rudin Steps Back From Broadway Following Allegations Of Bullying
The producer announced Saturday that he would take a step back after allegations of bullying and workplace misconduct were reported this month.
U.S Economy Looking Good As Spending Jumps In March
There was lots of good news on the economic front this week. Consumers are spending more money and fewer people are getting laid off.
Big Union Loss At Amazon Warehouse Casts Shadow Over Labor Movement
The resounding vote against forming a union at an Amazon warehouse in Alabama is a blow to the labor movement. It has glimmers of hope but in the private sector unions are rare and mostly weak.
Behind Those 'Extended Auto Warranties' Robocalls
Calls about "extended auto warranties" blow up our phones over and over. But where did these calls begin? And what are they actually offering?
Losing It All: Mobile Home Owners Evicted Over Small Debts During Pandemic
Mobile home owners right now are twice as likely as other homeowners to be behind on housing payments. And some are losing their homes over small amounts of rent they owe for land the home sits on.