Growing North Carolina's Economy via Data, Not Political Positions
Governor Pat McCrory says solid data will be the foundation of the state's long-term economic plan.
Business
Severe Weather Socks The Economy, But Full Impact Is Unclear
Economists say the unusually severe winter weather across the U.S. has cost billions of dollars and curtailed job growth. Some sectors of the economy will likely bounce back more than others.
A Picket Line At The Oscars: Visual-Effects Artists To Protest
For the second year, hundreds of visual-effects workers will be protesting instead of celebrating Hollywood's big night. They say subsidies luring studios abroad are draining the profession.
Telework: Not Just For Moms And Millennials
New research finds that nearly one-third of full-time workers do most of their work remotely. But just who those workers are — and how much work they're doing — may come as a surprise.
On Broadway, Thursday Is The New Wednesday.
Several shows including Phantom of the Opera plan to move the traditional Wednesday matinee to the next day. Broadway executives think Thursday matinees will draw in tourists for a long weekend.
With Tech Outsourcing, The Internet Can Be 'A Scary Place'
When you hear the word outsourcing, you might think of threats to jobs. To cyber experts, there's another threat: to our data. Hiring third parties with lax security can leave data vulnerable.
The 787 Returns, And Boeing Is Watching Its Every Move
After being grounded for months, Boeing's 787 jetliner is back in the air. To help ensure that the planes keep flying and arrive on time, the company is monitoring the entire fleet in real time.
Netflix Pays Comcast To Ensure Its Videos Stream Smoothly
Content companies and internet service providers have disagreed over who should pay for broadband infrastructure upgrades. A new agreement between Nextflix and Comcast suggests that's changing.
RF Micro Devices Announces Merger That Would Create $2 Billion Company
Greensboro-based electronic chip maker RF Micro Devices Inc. announced a major merger Monday. The company is buying Oregon-based TriQuint Semiconductor. It's an all-stock deal valued at more than $1.5 billion. The merged company will have combined revenues of more than $2 billion.
America's Richest Political Activists Pour Money Into SuperPACs
Hedge fund billionaires Thomas Steyer and Paul Singer are among those deploying their money to promote their issue agendas. Selected congressional candidates will receive political contributions.