Nation Jun 05 Why hiring surged in May despite economic strain from the Iran war There was surprising strength in the latest U.S. jobs report. Employers added 172,000 jobs in May, the third straight month of job gains. Overall, the labor market appears strong despite concerns about the Iran war, rising prices and artificial intelligence.
Science May 29 How a Blue Origin rocket explosion could impact NASA's moon mission Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket exploded on the launchpad during a test in Cape Canaveral on Thursday. The company, owned by Jeff Bezos, said no one was injured and all personnel were accounted for. But the rocket has a crucial…
Science May 26 How schools are using AI and VR to train the next generation of nurses There's real concern about the growing prevalence of the use of artificial intelligence and other technologies in higher education. But some schools have found benefits as well. In the case of nursing programs, more and more are integrating immersive technologies…
Arts May 21 What Stephen Colbert's exit means for the future of late-night The curtain comes down one final time on Thursday for "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert." Colbert has entertained and provoked audiences from the Ed Sullivan Theater stage for the last decade in ways that transformed the comedic landscape. Geoff…
Nation Apr 29 How upcoming tariff refunds may affect U.S. businesses and consumers One of the many uncertainties clouding the U.S. economic picture is tariffs — both the prospect of new ones and upcoming refunds from those struck down by the Supreme Court. Stephanie Sy speaks with Jay Foreman, CEO of the toy…
Nation Apr 29 What it takes to create the perfect pitch for the World Cup As the FIFA World Cup approaches this summer, what does it take to create the perfect pitch — or field — for soccer’s biggest stage? Economics correspondent Paul Solman heads to Tennessee and puts his body on the line to…
Nation Mar 30 How next-gen nuclear could help meet energy demands – and the risks involved The Trump administration has rolled back support for many forms of clean energy. One exception is nuclear power. The president wants to quadruple U.S. nuclear capacity by 2050, and a new generation of advanced reactors in development could signal the…
Economy Mar 06 U.S. economy shows signs of strain as Iran war brings more uncertainty A disappointing jobs report shows that employers cut 92,000 jobs in February. The report also included downward revisions for the previous two months and a slight rise in the unemployment rate. It paints a picture of a labor market struggling…
Nation Feb 19 Why prediction markets are thriving – and facing scrutiny Platforms that let you bet on the outcomes of future events have seen explosive growth recently. Economics correspondent Paul Solman explains how these prediction markets work and why they’re so popular and controversial.
Economy Feb 05 How 'zombie mortgages' are coming back to haunt homeowners years later They’re called “zombie mortgages” — debts that homeowners thought were forgiven long ago, only to learn that they still exist and could cost them their homes. Economics correspondent Paul Solman and producer Diane Lincoln Estes report on these back-from-the-dead debts,…