Business

From Jobs To Car Parts, Port Dispute Rippling Through The Economy

6:59pm February 18, 2015

by Sonari Glinton

A labor dispute between shipping lines and dock workers has created big cargo backups at many West Coast ports. The slowdown is touching nearly every part of the nation's consumer economy.

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This week, The New Yorker magazine is marking its 90th anniversary with a special edition. It's running nine covers by nine of its most celebrated artists. This one is by Anita Kunz.

Arts

David Remnick Looks Back On Tough Decisions As 'The New Yorker' Turns 90

6:21pm February 18, 2015

Remnick, who became editor in 1998, talks about his early days at the magazine and his biggest regret: He says he'd "love to have another crack" at covering Iraq's alleged weapons of mass destruction.

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Supporters cheer in Colorado Springs, Colo., as a television broadcast declares that Republicans have taken control of the Senate. Republican candidates, party committees and outside groups spent about $44 million more than Democrats, according to the Cen

2014 Midterm Election Was The Most Expensive One Yet

4:41pm February 18, 2015

by Peter Overby

The $3.77 billion appeared to come from a smaller cadre of donors than in the 2010 midterms, according to the Center for Responsive Politics.

Richard Cordray, head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, wants payments to catch up with real-time life.

Why Slow Electronic Payments Can Cause Cash Flow Problems

2:17pm February 18, 2015

by Charles Lane

Electronic messages can circle the globe in an instant, but electronic payments can still take days to complete. This often puts consumers at greater risk of getting hit with late fees.

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The next generation of Australian dollar notes will include tactile features to help people with visual impairments differentiate between them, says the Reserve Bank of Australia. Last year, the agency met with a boy who started a petition asking for the

Blind Boy's Quest Prompts Australia To Plan Tactile Cash

2:13pm February 18, 2015

by Bill Chappell

Blind since birth, Connor McLeod couldn't tell how much money he'd been given for Christmas. So he started a petition seeking banknotes that can be differentiated by touch.

People ride a horse and carriage through Isfahan's central square in June 2014. With its immense mosques, picturesque bridges and ancient bazaar, the city is a virtual living museum of Iranian traditional culture and is a top tourist destination. After de

World News

'You Are Invited': Isolated Iran Seeks Foreign Tourists

11:39am February 18, 2015

by Steve Inskeep

Iran often seems conflicted about its future. Last week, a big rally included the usual anti-American rhetoric, while the following day marked the opening of an international tourism exhibit.

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Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras addresses lawmakers at the Parliament in Athens on Tuesday. Greece is in talks with European finance ministers over its debt.

EU-Greek Drama Deepens As A Deadline Approaches

5:52pm February 17, 2015

by Marilyn Geewax

Greece has threatened to quit the euro if an agreement over its debt isn't reached. There were hints that a deal with the new Greek government could be worked out. But turmoil looms if the talks fail.

Eastman Chemical went a step beyond calling Tritan plastic BPA-free, setting off a legal challenge.

Health & Safety

Beyond BPA: Court Battle Reveals A Shift In Debate Over Plastic Safety

4:56pm February 17, 2015

by Jon Hamilton

In 2007, a plastic called Tritan became a hit, partly because it was free of the chemical BPA. Then a competitor began suggesting that Tritan products contained other chemicals that act like estrogen.

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Drones are displayed at an event with the Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) Coalition, last month. The FAA's proposed new rules for their commercial use require certified pilots to fly them and limit their speed, altitude and area of operation.

Commercial Drone Rules To Limit Their Weight, Speed And Altitude

3:59pm February 17, 2015

by Scott Neuman

The long-awaiting Federal Aviation Administration proposal could be a boon to some companies hoping to use unmanned aircraft, but they might complicate the picture for Amazon.

A New York Stock Exchange trader works on the floor on Dec. 17. Stocks rose nearly 300 points after the Federal Reserve announced it plans to begin raising interest rates next year.

Economy Weathers A Bad Winter And Other Storms To Finish 2014 Strong

1:09pm February 17, 2015

by John Ydstie

Early in 2014, the economy was floored by the polar vortex — plus, businesses and consumers were dazed by a government shutdown and debt limit fight. But it rebounded, and analysts are optimistic.

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