What The New Tax Law Means For California
California state legislators are seeking ways to blunt the impact of new federal tax law on their state. The symbolism of their move is politically important in the deep blue state.
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Support For Marijuana In Coal Country
In Meigs County, Ohio, some residents are turning to pot to help bring prosperity back to this former coal mining town.
Russia And Venezuela Plan Cryptocurrencies
Venezuela and Russia announced plans to launch their own cryptocurrencies. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Monica de Bolle of the Peterson Institute for International Economics about why.
How California Plans To Fight Gender Pay Gaps
California has a new law intended to fight gender pay disparity by restricting companies from asking certain questions about salary history, and requiring them to reveal more about what they pay.
Why College Football Means Big Business In Certain States
Alabama and Georgia football is big business in those states. NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Eben Novy-Williams, a sports business reporter for Bloomberg, to get a better sense of the numbers.
Sears, Kmart And Macy's Will Close More Stores in 2018
2017 was bleak for retailers and 2018 is not starting off any better. Several major department stores, still hurting from declining sales, plan closures in locations nationwide.
China Unveils New Visa Program To Attract 'High-End' Foreigners
The move is aimed at easing past restrictions to attract foreign talent to key industries and sectors. The new visa is good for 10 years and can be obtained in less than a week.
Most Popular World Bank Charts Of 2017: Youth Bulge, Stunting, Disasters
These interactive charts, says a World Bank data scientist, paint a "pretty good" picture of the world.
Germany's Export Machine Draws Both Envy And Ire
Germany runs huge trade surpluses. The U.S. hasn't seen one in decades. President Trump accuses the Germans of cheating, without offering specifics. But a number of factors fuel German export prowess.
148,000 Jobs Were Added To U.S. Economy In December
It's a sharp drop from the November result of more than 250,000 jobs. With data for December now in, U.S. job growth fell in 2017, to 2.1 million from 2.2 million in 2016.