Triad Hostess Fans Get First Batch of Twinkies & Cakes
They are back! Hostess brands are officially on the market this week. Some Triad residents are excited about getting one of the first batches of Twinkies in eight months.
Economy
Winston-Salem Company Is One of the Best Places to Work For Those Over 50
A Winston-Salem company is getting some national recognition. The Industries for the Blind received an award Wednesday for being one of the best employers for workers over the age of 50.
Egypt's Economic Health Needs Outside Help
Egypt desperately needs foreign assistance to keep its economy from collapsing. The country's neighbors have been stepping up, dwarfing U.S. economic aid since the fall of Hosni Mubarak in 2011. To discuss Egypt's immediate financial issues, Renee Montagne talks to Mohsin Khan, a senior fellow at the Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East at the Atlantic Council and the former director of the Middle East Department at the International Monetary Fund.
Investors Brace For News Out Of Fed Minutes
The minutes of the Federal Reserve's June meeting will be released a 2 p.m. That's the meeting chairman Bernanke said the Fed could begin to think about reducing the amount of money it pumps into the economy.
Dollar-Euro Exchange Rate Can Reveal Pulse Of Global Economy
We examine how the exchange rate between the Euro and the U.S. dollar reflects the health of the global economy.
In The World Of Air Travel, Not All Passengers Created Equal
After Asiana Flight 214's crash-landing in San Francisco, many weekend travelers were left stranded across the country. But the way airlines route such passengers to their destinations isn't based on how long they have been stranded, but rather on how frequently they fly and their "value" to the airline.
Employers Face Changes After Same-Sex-Marriage Ruling
The Supreme Court's recent decision striking down a key provision of the Defense of Marriage Act means married same-sex couples are now eligible for the same federal benefits as straight couples. Employers are beginning to think about the changes they will have to make.
Is Winston-Salem a Compassionate City?
A group of non-profit organizations and some 200 individuals are urging the city of Winston-Salem to become a compassionate city ...
EU-U.S. Trade: A Tale Of Two Farms
U.S. and EU officials begin talks Monday on a free-trade deal that could create thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in new trade. But there are deep-seated differences that may make it difficult to reach an accord. Among the most contentious: agriculture and whether genetically modified crops grown in the U.S. will be accepted in Europe.