Business

Photographed in Walden, Colo., in 2013, greater sage grouse perform mating rituals. The Trump administration is revising a conservation plan for the imperiled species.

Trump Administration Revises Conservation Plan For Western Sage Grouse

9:03pm August 07, 2017

by Nathan Rott

A task force lays out changes that could loosen protections for the bird species renowned for its elaborate mating dance. The rules take into account "local economic growth and job creation."

Shell Companies Enable North Korea To Dodge Economic Impact Of Sanctions

5:28pm August 07, 2017

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Anthony Ruggiero of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies about how North Korean shell companies enable the country to circumvent the economic impact of sanctions.

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National

Company's Line Of Rainbow-Themed Swastika T-Shirts Backfires

4:34pm August 07, 2017

by Scott Neuman

KA Designs introduced a "new" swastika, promising to reclaim the ancient symbol from the stigma of Nazi Germany. Not surprisingly, it didn't work.

National

Fox News' Seth Rich Story Echoes Previous Problems For Owner Rupert Murdoch

4:31pm August 07, 2017

by David Folkenflik

Revelations about Fox News' role in concocting a baseless story on the death of a young Democratic staffer has problematic echoes for the network's controlling owner, Rupert Murdoch, who had to shut down the biggest paper in the United Kingdom for outcry over its reporting on a dead British girl.

National

Google Engineer's Criticism Of Diversity Programs Sparks Controversy

4:31pm August 07, 2017

by Laura Sydell

A Google engineer's critique of the company's diversity programs is stoking controversy. The male engineer wrote that women aren't suited for tech jobs for "biological" reasons. Google executives are now trying to tamp down the furor as the memo ricochets around the tech industry and beyond.

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NAFTA's 'Broken Promises': These Farmers Say They Got The Raw End Of Trade Deal

2:42pm August 07, 2017

by Kristina Johnson and Samuel Fromartz

From Florida tomato growers to Montana cattle ranchers, some bruised by NAFTA think it has favored agribusiness over small-scale farms, lowered environmental standards and made it harder to compete.

Man Tax? It's An Option, Says Owner Of Cafe That Is 'By Women, For Women'

2:11pm August 07, 2017

by Bill Chappell

Despite a spirited discussion on social media, the shop reports a positive response from customers — including men who happily pay extra.

Economy

How An $89 Hoodie Could Change American Manufacturing

2:08pm August 07, 2017

The "insanely popular" hoodie by American Giant sells for a premium price, but zipper to seam, it's all made in the U.S.A.

Google executives say their company is committed to inclusion, after an engineer's criticisms of its diversity efforts sparked conversations outside the company this weekend.

National

Google Grapples With Fallout After Employee Slams Diversity Efforts

11:49am August 07, 2017

by Bill Chappell

In a 3,300-word document that has been shared across Google's internal networks, an engineer at the company said "biological causes" are part of the reason women aren't represented equally.

Despite the high U.S. corporate tax rate, deductions and credits help push down businesses' total tax liability, meaning that many companies end up paying far less than the statutory rate.

FACT CHECK: Does The U.S. Have The Highest Corporate Tax Rate In The World?

10:09am August 07, 2017

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Yes, the U.S. does have the highest corporate tax rate ... but that doesn't mean businesses always pay it.