Business

More young people are trying their hand at farming, and consumers are buying more local produce.

National

Reality Check For Young Farmers: It's An Expensive 'Habit'

10:36am September 15, 2014

More young people are trying their hand at farming, hoping to make a living out of it. But, as it turns out, passion and grit are just a few of the prerequisites for success.

Apple CEO Tim Cook announces the Apple Watch on Tuesday in Cupertino, Calif. The long-awaited smart watch comes in two sizes and requires an iPhone.

Is Amazon's Failed Phone A Cautionary Tale?

10:07am September 15, 2014

by Aarti Shahani

While Apple unveils a futuristic new smart watch, Amazon slashes prices on its smartphone for shoppers. Both companies are searching for the innovation sweet spot in mobile.

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Music & Culture

Apple's U2 Album Promotion Backfires

9:29am September 15, 2014

by Nathan Rott

U2 and Apple teamed up for what Apple's CEO called, "the largest album release of all time." They released U2's album, Songs of Innocence, for free to everyone with an iTunes account.

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Netflix Expands Into France

8:08am September 15, 2014

But the welcome so far has not been a warm one for the video-streaming giant. Media outlets in France are complaining that the California-based company will erode French culture.

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App Provides A New Way To Make A Tough Decision

8:08am September 15, 2014

If you are contemplating an agonizing choice, try Cloverpop. It's an app that asks you a series of questions about the decision you're trying to make, and assigns a value to each response.

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Smoking has declined by about 4 percent annually in Uruguay since the country required graphic warnings on cigarette packages.

Philip Morris Sues Uruguay Over Graphic Cigarette Packaging

8:08am September 15, 2014

by NPR Staff

The country requires photos of decaying teeth and gruesome hospital scenes on every pack. Philip Morris sees this as a violation of a trade agreement and is suing Uruguay for $25 million.

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Visitors look at old boil tanks at the Heineken Experience in Amsterdam last month. As it celebrates 150 years of brewing, Heineken has also reportedly rejected a takeover offer from SABMiller.

Economy

Heineken Owners Reportedly Rebuff SABMiller's Purchase Offer

8:08pm September 14, 2014

by Bill Chappell

In a move seen as a way to fight off Anheuser-Busch InBev, brewer SABMiller reportedly offered to buy Heineken. The family that controls Heineken rejected the idea, Bloomberg News says.

How Should The Media Handle Beheading Videos?

6:29pm September 14, 2014

NPR's Arun Rath speaks with the Poynter Institute's Kelly McBride about the ethical issues raised by media organizations showing the killings of hostages by Islamic Militants.

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Tech Week: The Internet 'Slowdown' And Apple's New Crop

10:57am September 13, 2014

by Elise Hu

In our weekly roundup, the battle against big cable showed up on many of our favorite websites. And Apple's new mobile payment system and watch announcement made it a big week for tech news.

Economy

A Dozen Puffins Will Get You 800 Mackerel: Inside The Weird Economy Of Zoos

4:35pm September 12, 2014

by Gabrielle Emanuel

Zoos and aquariums almost never buy or sell animals. But trade is thriving.

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