Study: On AirBnB, Asian-American Hosts Earn Less Than White Ones
According to a new study, Asian American hosts earn about 20 percent less than their white counterparts on AirBnB.
ECONOMY
Trader Found Guilty Of Commodity Fraud And 'Spoofing'
In the U.S.'s first prosecution of the manipulative practice, trader Michael Coscia was accused of placing large futures market orders but not executing them to create demand for his smaller trades.
Wellness Programs Add Financial Advice To Improve Employee Health
Using counseling about personal finances to reduce the stress and strain workers feel can shave a company's health costs and cut absenteeism, research suggests.
Keystone XL Pipeline Company Asks U.S. To Pause Review Of Application
TransCanada has asked the State Department to suspend its review of its permit to build the Keystone XL Pipeline Monday until Nebraska decides on its route.
Amazon Opens First Permanent Brick And Mortar Bookstore In Seattle
Amazon is opening its first permanent brick and mortar bookstore in Seattle. The company often tries out new products and ideas in its hometown, and if this does well, it could be a harbinger of things to come.
New Books Allege Years Of Financial Mismanagement At The Vatican
Intrigue over Vatican finances is gaining steam with this week's publication of two books alleging multi-million dollar waste and theft. It follows the weekend arrest of a priest and a Vatican layperson accused of leaking confidential documents.
Nebraskan Farmer Voices Opposition To Keystone XL Pipeline
NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Jenni Harrington, a fifth generation Nebraskan farmer, about the suspension of the permit to build the Keystone XL pipeline, which would run through her town.
Auto Parts Supplier Takata Fined $70 Million For Defective Airbags
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced a "remedy program" for cars with defective airbags from Takata Corporation and fined the company $70 million.
Amazon Opens A (Real) Bookstore In Seattle
The news release touting Amazon Books' opening day includes a detail that's unusual for the online retailer: where customers can park.
In Disappointing Month For Studios, October Chock Full Of Box Office Flops
October was grim for movie studios. NPR reports on four weeks of flops.