IRS Reports Theft Of More Than 100,000 Taxpayers' Information
The IRS reports the theft of tax information through online fraud. The agency says it will give the 100,000 taxpayers affected free credit monitoring services.
ECONOMY
Rental Rules In California Raise Questions About Who's Using Airbnb
Santa Monica, Calif., approved a law that would outlaw most short-term rentals in the city. Some say many listings are by big companies. Others say such laws hurt homeowners trying to make ends meet.
Secretary Of Agriculture: Bird Flu Poses 'No Health Issue' To Humans
The largest outbreak of avian flu in U.S. history is ravaging poultry at farms in the Midwest. Sec. Tom Vilsack says there's no risk of transmission to humans, but egg prices may rise.
First-Quarter Revision Puts GDP In The Red
A harsh winter and burgeoning trade deficit forced the economy to contract by 0.7 percent in the January-March period.
The Future President Will Need To Wrestle With Debt From The Past
The federal government has issued trillions of dollars in IOUs. And just the interest on that massive debt could be a serious constraint for the next president.
What Will The Next President Face On #Day1?
This week, NPR looks at four seemingly intractable problems that await the 45th president: stagnant wages, violent extremism, cybersecurity and the federal debt.
In A Digital Chapter, Paper Notebooks Are As Relevant As Ever
Is paper just a curiosity of the nostalgic? It turns out that digital natives think paper works in tandem with our devices. Research agrees that old-school note taking offers benefits a screen can't.
On The Road To Recovery, Detroit's Property Taxes Aren't Helping
Even with cheap rent, the cost of doing business is high. With the nation's highest commercial property taxes, one business mogul says this stunts entrepreneurship in a city that needs more jobs.
No Resume? Criminal Background? No Problem At This Yonkers Bakery
Social justice is part of the recipe at New York's Greyston Bakery. The firm, whose clients include Ben & Jerry's, hires locals whose legal status or work history might otherwise make them unhirable.
How Will The Next President Protect Our Digital Lives?
For the first time in a White House race, the candidates will need a game plan for cyber policy for Day 1 in the Oval Office and will have some tough choices to make.