HB2 Economic Impact Felt
The financial impact of the controversial HB2 bill is starting to take its toll.
ECONOMY
A Rare Look Inside The 'Gigafactory' Tesla Hopes Will Revolutionize Energy Use
Tesla is building what it says is the world's largest battery factory. The scale is expected to drive down the cost of electric cars and batteries that homeowners can use to store surplus solar power.
Do You Yahoo? Despite Dismal Reputation, Many People Still Do
Yahoo goes on the block Monday. The tech company will accept bids for its Internet businesses, properties estimated to be worth billions of dollars. Despite its reputation as a digital dinosaur, Yahoo is the third most trafficked site on the web. NPR looks at users who have stuck with Yahoo.
China Killed 1 Million U.S. Jobs, But Don't Blame Trade Deals
Candidates on the campaign trail have blasted NAFTA and the TPP. But the rhetoric has been wrong, says an MIT economist, noting it's trade with China that's done a number on U.S. manufacturing jobs.
Trade Matters In 2016; This May Help You Understand Why
Candidates vying for president are talking a lot about trade. But trade is not a subject easily summed up in slogans. Here are resources to help you study up on trade and make your own decisions.
Why Candidates Are Out Of Sync With How Americans Really Feel About Trade
Leading candidates have tried to channel Americans' frustration when they talk about trade, but on the whole polls show Americans think trade has been good for the U.S.
How Do We Ensure Big Banks Aren't 'Too Big To Fail?'
In this week's installment of Hanging On, Weekend Edition's series about issues facing the middle class, we ask why some of the country's biggest banks are still "too big to fail."
After Factory Plant Closures, Job Loss, A Small NY Town Struggles To Bounce Back
Small towns like Massena, N.Y., have been devastated by recent plant closures, and presidential candidates are blaming free trade agreements. Former factory workers admit they had a part to play too.
For Couples Skipping The Ring, It Pays To Plot Out Finances
As couples live together in greater numbers, old rules about how to divide finances and plan for the future don't quite fit the modern family. Experts offer financial tips for unmarried couples.
Texas Power Players Sit Out Political Opposition To Clean Power Plan
Texas is one of 24 states driving the lawsuit against Obama's climate change initiative. But some of the state's energy companies transitioning toward cleaner sources support the new regulations.