Feeling Squeezed? Many Others Wedged Into The Same Tight Economic Spot
A new study shows that it's not your imagination: Far more people are seeing stagnant or falling wages. In 25 advanced economies, it's the same story.
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Congress Just Passed A GMO Labeling Bill. Nobody's Super Happy About It
The proposal will require food companies to disclose their GMO ingredients, but that information doesn't have to be on the packaging. It's a compromise, and neither side is all that enthused.
Emmys Give Big Nods To 'Game Of Thrones,' 'Veep' And 'Lemonade'
Fargo and The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story pulled in more than a dozen Emmy Award nominations each. The comedy Black-ish was also listed in multiple major categories.
How A 'Nightmare' Law Could Make Sharing Passwords Illegal
A recent federal court ruling has advocates, researchers and the dissenting judge worried that sharing passwords, even in seemingly innocuous circumstances, could be considered unlawful.
Frustrated You Can't Find A Therapist? They're Frustrated, Too
Why is it so hard to connect people with therapists? Insurance bureaucracy cuts both ways, it turns out. Patients have trouble finding therapists in networks. And therapists have trouble joining them.
Social Media Abuse Of Nursing Home Residents Often Goes Unchecked
Iowa health officials recently discovered it wasn't against state law for a nursing home worker to share a photo on Snapchat of a resident covered in feces. They are trying to change that.
Can Trump's Business Prowess Help Him Mend The U.S. Economy?
Donald Trump has built his brand and political career based on his business success. Steve Inskeep talks to investigative reporter Michael Isikoff, who's been examining Trump's business career.
British Prime Minister Announces Key Members Of New Cabinet
Boris Johnson is Britain's new foreign secretary and David Davis will manage the country's complicated exit from the EU under Prime Minister Theresa May. She was against Brexit. They were for it.
Episode 711: Hooked on Heroin
Scoring a fix is cheap and today's heroin is strong. But that's just part of the reason why America got hooked. Today on the show, we trace the roots of America's heroin epidemic.
This Steel Town Voted For Brexit. Now Its Jobs Are In Jeopardy
In Wales, the U.K.'s largest steel plant is in limbo. Employing thousands, the plant is the cornerstone of Port Talbot's economy. The vote created anxiety about the future of the plant and the town.