Can This Man Bring Silicon Valley To Yangon?
NPR | May 24, 2013 12:18 a.m.
A Stanford MBA who used to work for Google returned to Myanmar to be an Internet entrepreneur.
This 9-Year-Old Girl Told McDonald's CEO: Stop Tricking Kids
NPR | May 23, 2013 1:47 p.m.
At a shareholder's meeting Thursday, young Hannah Robertson took the fast food giant's CEO to task.
Production Of New Vehicles Predicted To Hit 2002 Levels
NPR | May 23, 2013 12:08 p.m.
Strong vehicle sales lead industry analysts to revise their forecasts for North American production.
Being Blind To Financial Need: Is It Worth It?
NPR | May 23, 2013 8:32 a.m.
Millions of students rely on loans and grants for their studies. But with universities strapped for cash, fewer schools are able to admit students regardless of their financial need. Host Michel Martin asks the President of Iowa's Grinnell College, Dr. Raynard Kington, why his school considered putting a halt to need-blind admissions.
Jobless Claims Drop, But Stay In Recent Range
NPR | May 23, 2013 7:20 a.m.
There was more of a decline than economists expected. But the pace has been steady since late 2011.
Tesla Proves Critics Wrong
NPR | May 23, 2013 6:05 a.m.
On Wednesday, Tesla announced it had paid a federal loan back in full – and early.
Venezuela Suffers Through Toilet Paper Shortage
NPR | May 23, 2013 4:48 a.m.
Lawmakers voted to approve a $79 million credit to the government to resolve the issue.
College Students Wait To See If Loan Rates Double
NPR | May 23, 2013 4:33 a.m.
College students could end up paying a higher interest rate on their government subsidized loans unless Congress steps in. In a replay of last year's battle, Republicans, Democrats and the Obama administration all have competing proposals. A vote is scheduled in the House of Representatives Thursday, but with no consensus in sight, it's not at all clear if lawmakers can keep interest rates from doubling on July First.
When Will Fed Officials Ease Off The Accelerator?
NPR | May 23, 2013 1:48 a.m.
The Federal Reserve may start to pare back bond purchases if the economy keeps gaining momentum.
Goldman Sachs Is Doing Well, So Is Its CEO Lloyd Blankfein
NPR | May 23, 2013 1:46 a.m.
During the financial crisis, Goldman's CEO Lloyd Blankfein was a poster boy for overpaid executives.
