Nation May 23 Ticketmaster, Live Nation a monopoly that should be broken up, Justice Department alleges The Department of Justice wants the courts to break up Ticketmaster parent company Live Nation, the biggest concert promoter in the U.S. The company has faced intense scrutiny over prices and tickets selling out and reappearing on resale sites. More…
Arts Mar 29 The inspirations behind Beyoncé's genre-defying album 'Cowboy Carter' Beyoncé’s highly-anticipated album that’s deeply rooted in country music, “Cowboy Carter," just dropped. It’s Beyoncé, it’s big and it’s venturing into an unexpected arena of music. "Cowboy Carter" also features some of country music’s biggest stars. Jeffrey Brown discussed the…
Nation Mar 28 Major League Baseball opens season with controversy over 'papery' uniforms Thursday is Opening Day for Major League Baseball and it comes after a Spring Training chock full of controversies. Among the eye-catching storylines: a clothing snafu. Economics correspondent Paul Solman has been pulling threads to bring us this report.
Nation Mar 26 Baltimore bridge collapses after powerless cargo ship rams support Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed Tuesday after being struck by a cargo ship. Officials say six people remain unaccounted for as rescue and response efforts remain underway. As William Brangham reports, investigators are still seeking answers to what happened.
Arts Mar 20 Xochitl Gonzalez's new book 'Anita De Monte Laughs Last' takes on art and personal history A new novel takes on art and personal history, using fiction to explore the lives of both the author and an important art world figure. “Anita de Monte Laughs Last” is a tale of two women a generation apart. Jeffrey…
Nation Feb 27 Vision for new affordable city in California meets skepticism from locals Cities worldwide are becoming overcrowded, overpriced and a source of global warming. That's why a group called "California Forever" is looking to build a livable, affordable, and eco-friendly community near San Francisco. But some local officials and residents are skeptical…
Nation Feb 20 Low demand for commercial office space fuels economic fears Federal regulators in recent weeks have signaled concerns about commercial real estate, a financial sector that could spell economic trouble. A combination of decreased demand for office space and high interest rates have put pressure on lease holders and smaller…
Nation Jan 03 Chicago leaders demand help from White House to deal with surge of migrants in city Chicago is dealing with a surge of migrants from the southern border. About 27,000 migrants have arrived in the city since August 2022. It’s proving to be a serious burden and city and state leaders have often been at odds…
Nation Jan 02 New York City looks to amend 'right to shelter' rule as it struggles to house migrants Over the weekend, several buses carrying migrants who'd recently crossed the southern border were headed to New York, but they were diverted instead to New Jersey. It's the most recent effort by officials to manage a crisis that has seen…
Nation Dec 14 Lawsuits challenging real estate commission could shake up housing market The Federal Reserve is projecting as many as three interest rate cuts next year. That could help lower mortgage rates, which have been at a two-decade high this year, and help improve the affordability of buying a home. But a…