Economy

New Books Allege Years Of Financial Mismanagement At The Vatican

6:32pm November 03, 2015

by Sylvia Poggioli

Intrigue over Vatican finances is gaining steam with this week's publication of two books alleging multi-million dollar waste and theft. It follows the weekend arrest of a priest and a Vatican layperson accused of leaking confidential documents.

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Nebraskan Farmer Voices Opposition To Keystone XL Pipeline

5:52pm November 03, 2015

NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Jenni Harrington, a fifth generation Nebraskan farmer, about the suspension of the permit to build the Keystone XL pipeline, which would run through her town.

Auto Parts Supplier Takata Fined $70 Million For Defective Airbags

5:52pm November 03, 2015

by Sonari Glinton

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced a "remedy program" for cars with defective airbags from Takata Corporation and fined the company $70 million.

A clerk works the counter at Amazon Books, the retailer's first brick-and-mortar store that opened in Seattle Tuesday.

Amazon Opens A (Real) Bookstore In Seattle

5:40pm November 03, 2015

by Bill Chappell

The news release touting Amazon Books' opening day includes a detail that's unusual for the online retailer: where customers can park.

Even people who buy high-deductible health plans can get coverage of many preventive services without any out-of-pocket costs.

As Exchanges Open Enrollment Season, Consumers Ask More Insurance Questions

5:28pm November 03, 2015

by Michelle Andrews

It's time for people to shop for health insurance, and that means lots of confusion about about high-deductible plans, out-of-network benefits and premium increases.

In Disappointing Month For Studios, October Chock Full Of Box Office Flops

2:18pm November 03, 2015

by Andrew Limbong

October was grim for movie studios. NPR reports on four weeks of flops.

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Saudi Hay Farm In Arizona Tests State's Supply Of Groundwater

5:59pm November 02, 2015

by NPR Staff

A Saudi Arabian dairy company owns 15 square miles in Arizona — and 15 water wells — to make hay to send home to cows. Local farmers are just realizing their water is being exported overseas as hay.

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NFL wide receiver Pierre Garcon has filed a class-action lawsuit against the daily fantasy company FanDuel, for misusing players' names and likenesses without proper licensing or permission.

NFL Player Pierre Garcon Files Class-Action Lawsuit Against FanDuel

7:13pm October 30, 2015

by Laura Wagner

The lawsuit says the daily fantasy company "knowingly and improperly exploits the popularity and performance" of NFL players.

Many Americans with 401(k) plans don't know if they're paying any fees. Pay too much, and it could take a chunk out of your nest egg.

When High Fees Stink Up Your 401(k), What Can You Do?

7:13pm October 30, 2015

by Chris Arnold

Many Americans with 401(k) plans don't know if they're paying any fees. Pay too much, and it could take a chunk out of your nest egg. If your plan's too costly, complain to your employer, experts say.

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Ben Carson — and his fellow candidates — are slashing tax revenues. Do we know how they'll pay for them?

FACT CHECK: Do Tax Cuts Grow The Economy?

7:06pm October 30, 2015

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Lots of GOP candidates say their tax policies will boost growth. That's oversimplifying it.