Mar 14 Watch 8:19 This free program trains people how to start a business —but without debt By Paul Solman It’s commonly believed that you need money to start a company, but a pair of British entrepreneurs are spreading a different message. Through their initiative PopUp Business School, Alan Donegan and his team train people with little capital, but a… Continue watching
Mar 14 Southern Poverty Law Center dismisses co-founder By Kim Chandler, Associated Press The center's president said in a statement that Morris Dees' employment had been terminated but did not give a specific reason for his departure. Continue reading
Mar 14 Watch 5:12 With ‘Mutual Air,’ this California artist leverages the sounds of science By Jeffrey Brown Despite increasingly dire assessments about the outlook for climate change, it can be difficult to remain mindful of our environment’s health on a daily basis. Jeffrey Brown traveled to the Bay Area to meet Rosten Woo, a Los Angeles-based artist… Continue watching
Mar 14 Watch 3:15 The dangers of our ‘new data economy,’ and how to avoid them Roger McNamee was an early investor in Facebook and still holds a stake in the social media giant--but he’s also become a vocal critic of its practices, especially around how it handles user data. McNamee offers his humble opinion on… Continue watching
Mar 14 ‘Bomb cyclone’ hits Midwest, prompting evacuations By Blake Nicholson, Associated Press Wind, blowing snow, snow-packed roadways and flooding is making travel treacherous in parts of the Midwest. Continue reading
Mar 14 How the admissions scandal could hurt students with learning disabilities By Scott Jaschik, Inside Higher Ed Those who advocate for students with learning disabilities say the scandal has the potential to undercut progress they have been making in gaining acceptance. Continue reading
Mar 14 Gun maker can be sued over Newtown shooting, court rules By Dave Collins, Associated Press Justices reinstated a wrongful death lawsuit against Remington and overturned the ruling of a lower court judge, who said the entire lawsuit was prohibited by a 2005 federal law. Continue reading
Mar 14 U.S. proposes lifting protections for gray wolves By Matthew Brown, John Flesher, Associated Press The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service wants to revoke the gray wolves' endangered and threatened species status, which could allow them to be hunted. Continue reading
Mar 14 Students file lawsuit against colleges involved in admissions bribery scandal By Associated Press The lawsuit filed in federal court alleges the students were denied a fair opportunity for admission. Continue reading
Mar 14 ‘Empire’ actor Jussie Smollett pleads not guilty By Associated Press Smollett has been accused of lying to the police about being the victim of a racist and homophobic attack in downtown Chicago. Continue reading