Nation Feb 27 Debate over solar rates simmers in the Nevada desert The future of home-based solar power is on the line in Nevada, as solar advocates and utility companies debate how to regulate so-called 'net energy metering' rates for customers using solar panels connected to the grid. NewsHour's John Larson reports.
Nation Feb 07 The bipartisan idea that gives a tax boost to childless workers A group of low-income workers in New York City are getting a larger tax refund this year. It’s part of an experiment to see what would happen if the lawmakers expanded the Earned Income Tax Credit, a four-decade-old program with…
World Sep 12 Buried underwater, Ancient Egyptian artifacts rise to the surface in Paris An exhibition of ancient Egyptian artifacts found buried underwater has opened to the public in Paris. Hari Sreenivasan reports.
Nation Jun 13 Architects rethinking design of housing for formerly homeless residents Well designed, architecturally striking housing for the homeless is starting to emerge across the country.
Nation Feb 15 Why can’t captive breeding of saltwater aquarium fish catch on? On the outdoor lot of his beachside facility, flecked with dozens of plastic bins and tanks, biologist Syd Kraul has raised several fish species from eggs to fingerlings, including tuna, snapper, and moi, a native Hawaiian fish, for more than…
Education Sep 07 Agrarian roots? Think again. Debunking the myth of summer vacation’s origins Where did the concept of summer vacation originate? Despite a long-standing myth linking a summer break to the nation's "agrarian past," historians offer a different explanation.
Nation Jul 20 Can you be nudged into saving money? Some companies are banking on it New evidence from behavioral economists, researchers who study the psychology behind financial decisions, is at the root of what a number of major companies are using to help consumers get a better fiscal foothold.
Economy Jun 22 International microlender brings small business lending to U.S. merchants NewsHour Weekend’s Stacey Tisdale spoke with Gina Harman of the Accion U.S. Network, and with some of the microlender’s clients, to learn more about borrowing and lending in the non-bank world.
Nation Apr 08 Senate Finance Committee holds hearing on tax return preparer regulations More than 40 million taxpayers use tax preparers who do not have to meet any standard of competency in order to prepare taxes.
World Feb 09 Expatriate entrepreneur uses tech to help Indians find jobs Indians who have no access to computers, but looking for work as drivers, nannies, or cooks, for instance, can use their cell phones to text or call Babajob and connect with potential employers.