Strikes Across France Paralyze Economy
A dispute over labor law changes in France has escalated to a full-fledged confrontation between the government and influential unions, sparking protests and even violence.
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Millenials Are Moving Back With Mom And Dad
A new survey finds more young adults now live at home with parents rather than with a spouse or romantic partner. Kim Parker of the Pew Research Center talks about the factors that fuel this trend.
Barbershop: The Benefits Of Living At Home
Medical blogger Jillian Knowles and writer Alex Hardy have both written about moving back in with their parents. They share their experiences, while NPR's Asma Khalid explains the trend.
At Century Mark, Indy 500 Sells Out For First Time In Decades
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Indianapolis 500. Even though it remains the most famous auto race in the world, it's sold out this year for the first time in decades.
Farmers Wait, And Wait, For Guest Workers Amid H-2A Visa Delays
For the third year in a row, the H-2A visa program is running behind. That's left farmers waiting for planters and pickers even as the harvest season is well underway.
North Korea Linked To Cyber Attacks On Asian Banks
Cybersecurity researchers are linking a recent spate of attacks against Asian banks to North Korea. The digital security firm Symantec says the recent breaches in Asia have identical lines of malicious software deployed in the high profile attack against Sony Pictures in 2014. The FBI has tied North Korea to the Sony attack.
Attendance Dips At Spring High Point Furniture Market
Fewer people attended the High Point Furniture Market this spring compared to a year ago, according to new numbers released Friday.
With Shuttles Gone, Private Ventures Give Florida's Space Coast A Lift
Five years after NASA's shuttle program ended, a new Florida aerospace industry is beginning to take shape. Firms, from those making jets to tiny Internet satellites, are adding factories and jobs.
After Departure Of Uber, Lyft In Austin, New Companies Enter The Void
Earlier this month, voters in Austin, Texas, rejected an effort to overturn the city's rules for ride-hailing companies. Uber and Lyft tried to prevent fingerprinting of their drivers, and now both have left town. A few other ride-share companies have popped up to help fill the void. NPR explores how people are getting around town without Uber and Lyft.
To Survive The Bust Cycle, Farmers Go Back To Business-School Basics
Farming is entering its third year on the bust side of the cycle. Major crop prices are low, while expenses like seed, fertilizer and land remain high. That means getting creative to succeed.