NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Andy Greenberg, a senior writer at Wired, about the mysterious founder of Bitcoin. He explains what the leading theories are about the true identity of the founder.
Business groups around the world are studying the climate change agreement reached in Paris over the weekend. Many support the idea of taking steps to limit carbon emissions but are worried about how reductions will be implemented and enforced.
The junk bond market rebounded a bit on Tuesday, but questions remain about what the recent rout means for the economy. Much of the downturn in high-yield debt has been in oil and natural gas.
Research finds that viewers who binge watch are less engaged with ads than viewers who watch TV shows periodically. We explore the psychological reasons why binge watchers are less interested in ads.
The council on Monday passed a first-of-its-kind ordinance that makes it possible for drivers with ride-hailing companies, such as Uber, to unionize and collectively bargain for better pay.
Many construction companies are still recovering from the housing crash, and while buyers don't seem pressured by a looming Federal Reserve decision, higher rates would make mortgages less affordable.
James Patterson has donated hundreds of thousands of books and millions of dollars to promote reading. In partnership with Scholastic, this year he is giving nearly $2 million to school libraries.
In the 1950s, as a young housewife, Lillian Vernon created a mail order company from her kitchen table. She was in charge for more than 50 years. It still exists but is under different ownership.
Health economist Ted Miller analyzes the financial toll of violence like mass shootings. He says the total cost of firearm injury in America is $235 billion a year.