When Medical Bills Stack Up, Many Turn To Crowdsourcing Sites
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Lauren Carmen, who used crowdsourcing to help pay medical expenses from breast cancer and delivering premature twins.
ECONOMY
Despite Trump's Push, Obstacles Remain For Return Of Apprenticeships
President Trump is on a campaign to promote apprenticeships at U.S. companies, but high costs and workplace regulations are just some of the challenges keeping these programs from catching on widely.
After The Amazon Deal: What Will Shopping At Whole Foods Feel Like?
Analysts say Amazon's acquisition of Whole Foods could hasten the growth of online grocery shopping. So, where does this leave brick-and-mortar stores? The store of the future may look very different.
How The White Establishment Waged A 'War' On Chinese Restaurants In The U.S.
Though Chinese restaurants are now an American staple, during the late 1800s and early 1900s, some Americans staged a multipronged effort to shut them down.
At Yale, Protests Mark A Fight To Recognize Union For Grad Students
The dispute pits graduate student teachers who voted to unionize against an administration that refuses to bargain and disputes the election's validity. Yale says it's awaiting a federal review.
Amazon Says It Will Buy Whole Foods In $13.7 Billion Deal
Whole Foods, which opened its first store in Austin, Texas, back in 1980, now has 465 markets in North America and the U.K.
Investing In Bitcoin: A Wise Choice?
The price of bitcoin has been soaring, leading some amateur investors to jump into the virtual currency market. But even enthusiasts are worried the price surge might be a bubble about to burst.
Senate Votes To Limit Trump's Power To Lift Russia Sanctions
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson wants flexibility as he tries to improve ties with Russia. The Senate wants to make sure the Trump administration doesn't change course without congressional buy-in.
Federal Reserve Raises Benchmark Interest Rate
As expected, the central bank voted to increase the rate a quarter point, following its two-day meeting. Though rates are still historically low, the hike means higher borrowing costs for consumers.
Anonymous Buyers Account For Majority Of Trump Property Sales
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with USAToday reporter Nick Penzenstadler about how the number of anonymous buyers of Trump real estate has jumped to a dramatic 70 percent since the president's nomination.