Nixon And Kimchi: How The Garment Industry Came To Bangladesh
The business that transformed the nation is the product of an obscure but hugely influential trade deal — and a cultural struggle over Korean food.
Economy
Cars Are Next Frontier For Sharing Services
Two 19-year-olds from New Jersey noticed all of the cars in long-term parking at the airport. They had an idea: Why not rent them out? They raised $6 million in venture capital funding for their company FlightCar.
Obama's Position On Free Trade Marks Subtle Evolution
Two decades after NAFTA created a giant North American free trade zone, the U.S. is negotiating more big trade deals that would span the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. President Obama has embraced the potential agreements as a way to improve the U.S. economy.
It's Not Too Late to Save on Your 2013 Taxes
With only a few days left in 2013, there are still a few things you can do to reduce your taxes.
The Secret Protectionism Buried Inside NAFTA
In order to get the North American Free Trade Agreement signed 20 years ago, a specific trade-off was made. The trade-off would not protect U.S. jobs from moving overseas.
Project Haystack May Benefit Generate Billions for Several Piedmont Communities
A part of the Triad may get a present that will keep giving for years to come.
Target Apologizes to Customers
Secret Service agents continue investigating the nationwide theft of credit card information of Target customers.
A Search For The Disappearing Middle Class
As the U.S. recovers from the Great Recession, one fact that's emerging is that while jobs are coming back, most are either high- or low-paying. NPR's Kelly McEvers is reporting on the disappearing middle. Host Arun Rath talks with Kelly about her first piece of the project, a look at her hometown of Lincoln, Ill. They also discuss her upcoming work.
Will A Computer Decide Whether You Get Your Next Job?
Companies are replacing paper resumes with tests designed to collect data from job applicants. They're finding some surprising results.