The 50-Year Newspaper
Daily news coverage gives us a lopsided view of the world. What would the top stories be if we only got a news update once every 50 years?
Economy
On New Year's Day, Many Low-Wage Workers Will Celebrate With A Raise
The federal minimum wage is stuck at $7.25 per hour. But many states have pushed wage floors higher over the years. Now, 18 states and 20 localities will raise their minimum wage on Jan. 1.
Homeowners Debate Whether To Prepay 2018 Property Taxes
The IRS said Wednesday that homeowners shouldn't prepay next year's property taxes — leaving many of them in legal limbo. David Greene talks to David Harrison of The Wall Street Journal.
Why The Stock Market Soared In 2017
Stock prices boomed this year all over the world, including the United States. It was the best year for the market since 2013. But many market-watchers say prices have probably topped off for a while.
Lexington Fire Rocks Timeline For Entertainment District
Lexington City Manager Alan Carson says he didn't think much of the small plumes of smoke coming from the former Lexington Home Brands plant one night during the week before Christmas.
Nonprofit Expands To Include Program For Low-Income Mothers And Their Daughters
A new program starting in January will focus on helping low-income single mothers and their daughters break the cycle of poverty.
In Houston, Thousands Remain Displaced As Harvey Recovery Continues
Thousands of residents are still living in hotels and rental housing while they await insurance money to help them rebuild homes that were flooded in Hurricane Harvey this summer.
New York Vineyard Takes A Risk On Ice Wine For A Sweet Reward
Most of the ice wine in the Unites States comes from Canada and Germany. But now, American wineries in places like upstate New York and Michigan are also starting to produce some of their own.
The White House Wants To Overhaul Entitlements
Overhauling entitlements could mean cuts to Medicaid, which serves more than 70 million Americans. Noel King talks to Caroline Pearson of Avalare Health about the potential impact of cuts.
Mexican Peso Falls To Its Lowest Level Since March
Mexican consumers are feeling the pinch as the national currency continues to struggle against the dollar. Worries over the U.S. corporate tax cut seem to have dealt the latest blow to the currency.