Jun 07 Watch 9:07 Cheap power drew bitcoin miners to this small city. Then came the backlash By Paul Solman Plattsburgh, New York, doesn't look like ground zero for a gold rush. But cryptocurrency prospectors have installed thousands of energy-gobbling mining machines while taking advantage of dirt-cheap electric rates. And the invasion has some locals up in arms, while offering… Continue watching
Jun 06 What do non-married couples need to know about getting Medicare? By Philip Moeller The right to the spousal exemption from getting Medicare does not apply to non-married couples. Continue reading
Jun 04 Starbucks chairman Howard Schultz to step down By Associated Press Starbucks Corp. says Howard Schultz is stepping down as executive chairman this month of the coffee chain he joined more than 30 years ago. Continue reading
Jun 01 Watch 7:04 Why May's jobs numbers are undeniably good May marked a record 92nd straight month of job growth in the U.S., featured better than expected wage growth, and unemployment fell to the lowest rate in 18 years. While America's economic engine appears to be firing on all cylinders,… Continue watching
Jun 01 5 important takeaways from the latest jobs report By Daniel Bush The U.S. economy added more jobs than expected in May and the unemployment rate dropped slightly to 3.8 percent, remaining at its lowest level in decades. Continue reading
May 31 Watch 7:45 Why the new global wealth of educated women spurs backlash By Paul Solman The spread of education across developing nations is transforming global inequalities and playing a key role in closing the gender gap. Economics correspondent Paul Solman sits down with economist Surjit Bhalla and sociologist Ravinder Kaur to discuss Bhalla’s book, “The… Continue watching
May 31 More access to education could close the gender inequality gap By Paul Solman Increased access to education is playing a role in reducing gender inequality around the world. Continue reading
May 30 Why did my Medicare premiums go up? By Philip Moeller The issue here is government failing to take steps to help restrain the prices that we all pay for drugs, hospitals, medical equipment, and doctors, writes columnist Philip Moeller. Continue reading
May 29 Watch 5:57 News Wrap: Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens stepping down amid scandal By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Tuesday, Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens is resigning amid a sex scandal and alleged campaign finance violations. Greitens faced a felony charge of misusing a campaign donor list and potential impeachment. Also, the Trump administration says it's… Continue watching
May 29 Analysis: Today's Italian bond crisis, explained By Paul Solman Here’s an answer, which is, I hope, of some use to news consumers who find themselves baffled by bonds. Continue reading