Business

TV Psychologist Dr. Joyce Brothers Dies At 85

The Associated Press reports that the longtime television personality died in New York.

Western Retailers To Fund Upgrades At Bangladesh Factories

Sweden-based H&M and Inditex were joined by other brands in saying they would sign a legally binding pledge to fund safety improvements at Bangladesh garment factories.

All Things Considered

ABC's Live Streaming Aimed At Keeping Cable Cords Intact

Starting Tuesday, ABC will let viewers in New York and Philadelphia watch their local stations over the Internet. But this is not a way to cut your cable bill. The new Watch ABC service will require a cable account to log in.

All Things Considered

Facebook Users Question $20 Million Settlement Over Ads

Facebook is expected to pay out $20 million in a settlement over its "Sponsored Stories" advertising service, after placing user images in personalized ads. But the settlement doesn't stop the service, and a legal expert says Facebook's option to let users opt out creates more problems.

All Things Considered

For Tax-Exempt Groups, How Much Politics Is Too Much?

The IRS is under fire for directing additional scrutiny toward conservative groups seeking 501(c)(4) status. But the controversy reveals a question with no clear answer: Precisely what are so-called social welfare organizations allowed to do in electoral politics?

A First Job Is Like A First Date, And Other Advice For Graduation Day

We asked a bunch of economists what they would say if they were giving a commencement address this spring. Here's what they told us.

Morning Edition

Covering Pop Hits On YouTube Is Starting To Pay

Now that YouTube runs advertising on videos of cover songs, musicians like Tyler Ward are working with agencies to negotiate higher shares of that revenue.

Morning Edition

Google Fights Glass Backlash Before It Even Hits The Street

From privacy concerns to technology saturation, Google's new technology has had its fair share of criticism — and it's not even on sale yet. The company wants to change those negative perceptions of its wearable computer before it goes on sale to the public.

U.S. Gas Prices Expected To Remain Low For Summer

Drivers will find this summer's gas prices are lower than last year's, the result of a spike in crude oil production. Government forecasters say a gallon of regular gasoline will cost about $3.50 this summer — a slide of more than 10 cents from last year.

Experts Marvel At How Cyberthieves Stole $45 Million

The thieves hacked back-end computers and cloned prepaid debit cards, but their synchronized ATM withdrawals were even more extraordinary.

Warren Group: ‘Foreclosure Crisis Is Over’ In Mass.

May 13, 2013

BOSTON — Massachusetts foreclosures fell drastically in March, compared to the same month a year ago.

High Fuel Prices Drive Up Demand For Natural Gas Cars

May 13, 2013
Honda Civic Natural Gas badge. (Honda)

More drivers are turning to natural gas vehicles because the fuel is half as expensive as gasoline is at the pumps right now. What are these cars like to drive and own?

Warren’s Bill Would Ease Student Loan Interest Rates

May 8, 2013

BOSTON — The senator’s legislation would let students borrow funds at the same rate as banks borrow from the Federal Reserve for one year.

Report: Slots Parlor Proposed For Boxborough

May 8, 2013

BOXBOROUGH, Mass. — A Maryland company has proposed a $200 million hotel and gambling facility just off Interstate 495.

Is This The End Of Tax-Free Online Shopping?

May 8, 2013
An eBay sign decorates the front of the company's headquarters in San Jose, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012. (Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP)

The sales tax and the Internet. The Senate’s given a green light. We’ll look at the implications.

How High-Tech Workers Fit Into Immigration Reform

May 7, 2013
The Senate immigration bill includes a provision that favors temporary work visas for computer specialists. (Bill Selak/Flickr)

The high-tech end of immigration reform. Silicon Valley is buying a lot of access on Capitol Hill. They want more to welcome more foreign engineers. We’ll look at why.

Toys R Us Appeals $20M Award In Mass. Slide Death

May 4, 2013

BOSTON — Toys R Us will go before the highest court in Massachusetts on Monday to ask that the award be overturned.

Finger Pointing And Few Answers After Texas Explosion

May 2, 2013
In this photo provided by the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, Lucas Lambert, left, removes belongings from his mother's residence in the apartment complex destroyed by a fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas, Saturday, April 27, 2012. (Earl Nottingham/Texas Parks & Wildlife Department via AP)

Two weeks after an explosion at a fertilizer plant killed 15 people and leveled neighborhoods in West, Texas, the community rebuilds and presses for answers.

Springfield Mayor Picks MGM Casino Project

April 30, 2013
An artist's rendering of MGM's proposed resort-style casino in Downtown Springfield (Courtesy)

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Mayor Domenic Sarno has selected MGM Resorts International as the developer for a proposed casino, rejecting a competing bid by Penn National Gaming.

New England Fishermen Rally For Relief From Strict Catch Limits

April 29, 2013

BOSTON — As of May 1, fishermen who chase bottom-dwelling groundfish face cuts that fishermen say will destroy the industry.

Most Popular
SUPPORT