Canada Wins, U.S. Loses In Global Fight For High-Tech Workers
If there is a global war for tech talent, right now Canada is winning. And U.S. immigration policies are part of the reason.
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'Fresh Air' Remembers 'PBS NewsHour' Host Jim Lehrer
Lehrer, who died Jan. 23, was a nightly figure on PBS news for more than three decades, and moderated presidential debates in every election from 1988 through 2012. Originally broadcast in 1988.
Hopi Tribal Members Face Lack Of Reliable, Affordable Fuel
Many are cheering the closure of a giant coal strip mine in Arizona, but thousands of Native Americans who burn coal for heat are scrambling. Alternative heat sources are scarce and expensive.
'Franchise' Tracks The Rise And Role Of Fast Food In Black America
History professor Marcia Chatelain's new book tracks what she calls the hidden history of the relationships between the struggle for civil rights and the expansion of the fast food industry.
'Chicago Tribune' Reporters Raise Alarm Over New Hedge Fund Owner
Veteran Chicago Tribune reporter Gary Marx talks to NPR's Scott Simon about a hedge fund's efforts to reduce staffing in the newsroom by offering buyouts.
A Shortage In Tech Workers Drives Some U.S. Companies To Canada
Canada's tech industry is booming. At the same time, the Trump administration is making it harder to hire international workers, so U.S. companies are setting up shop north of the border.
At Least 2 People Killed In Massive Industrial Explosion In Houston
The blast was felt more than 30 miles away, knocking homes off their foundations and casting debris about half a mile. A criminal probe is underway, though it's not clear what caused the explosion.
Gender Bias Reveals Consequences For Female Artists
Art by women and men is valued differently. Fine art by women, on average, is valued much less than men's pieces, and are routinely left out of major museums.
Pharmaceutical Executive John Kapoor Sentenced To 66 Months In Prison In Opioid Trial
His sentencing is the culmination of a months-long criminal trial that resulted in the first successful prosecution of pharmaceutical executives tied to the opioid epidemic.
Don't Be Like Jeff Bezos. Here's How To Keep Your Phone Safe From Hackers
The world's richest man and high-tech mastermind, Jeff Bezos, allegedly was hacked by the crown prince of Saudi Arabia. What do you need to know to protect your phone from perhaps less royal attacks?