Economic growth at Triad megasite and airport brings challenges
After years of planning and development by the Greensboro-Randolph Megasite Foundation, Piedmont Triad International Airport, and other local leaders, the hard work is bearing fruit.
Economy
GameStop's stock is on fire once again and here's why
A year after the "meme stock" phenomenon, GameStop continues to perform far above investment experts' predictions.
Soaring lumber prices contribute to higher home building costs in North Carolina
A recent surge in lumber prices is contributing to the rising cost of home building in North Carolina.
Here's how you can avoid getting scammed when donating to support Ukraine
So far, about one-quarter of Ukraine's 44 million people have fled their country due to the war, according to the U.N. Here are tips to avoid falling victim to online scams.
Federal Trade Commission accuses Intuit of deceptively advertising TurboTax as free
In a court filing, the agency says that ads claimed TurboTax was "Free Guaranteed," but many people end up paying for the software to file their taxes. Intuit disputed the allegation.
There's never been such a severe shortage of homes in the U.S. Here's why
Home prices rose nearly 20% last year, in large part because the U.S. is several million homes short of demand. Builders say the pandemic is partly to blame, but the problem goes deeper than that.
How Putin Conquered Russia's Oligarchy
In 2000, Vladimir Putin began targeting oligarchs who did not bend to his authority. The loyalists who remained — and new ones who subsequently got rich — became like ATM machines for the president.
Encore: In the U.S., there's a historic shortage of homes — around 3 million short
The U.S. is in the midst of a historic housing shortage. Supply chain problems are only part of the reason. The country needs something like 3 million more than it has.
Community college enrollment is down, but skilled-trades programs are booming
Enrollment in two-year colleges has dropped nationwide by about 750,000 students. But degree programs in construction trades are booming.
California grocery workers vote to authorize strike
Talks are scheduled to resume Wednesday between the union representing about 47,000 workers and the major supermarket chains.