• In car-centric Texas, cities reap economic boon from light rail

    In car-centric Texas, cities reap economic boon from light rail

    Oct 11, 2015 08:30 PM EDT

    ... but places to eat and places to shop are fun to live in. I mean, there’s a real change in the attitude toward cities. KARLA MURTHY: Dallas is now trying to build a new line through Downtown and asking for federal funds to help pay for it. DART Chief ...

  • Why mass transit experts have their eye on Houston's bus system

    Why mass transit experts have their eye on Houston's bus system

    Oct 11, 2015 04:52 PM EDT

    ... the city's west side. She's chosen a route that will take us on three different busses. JANIS SCOTT: Ok, sweetie. Thank you. KARLA MURTHY: She says it's not the most direct way but will show us how the new rotes connect. JANIS SCOTT: Thank you. KARLA MURTHY ...

  • How Google is addressing the tech industry's diversity problem

    How Google is addressing the tech industry's diversity problem

    Aug 02, 2015 05:51 PM EDT

    ... aim to close the opportunity gap between young men of color and the tech industry. This Q&A has been edited for space and clarity. KARLA MURTHY: How did you get interested in the tech field? MARCUS MITCHELL, Senior Engineering Director at Google: I got interested in college. I started ...

  • Cracking the code to a more diverse tech workforce

    Cracking the code to a more diverse tech workforce

    Aug 02, 2015 01:43 PM EDT

    be an example. KARLA MURTHY: So if you could work at any company right now, where would you want to work? DE ANDRE KING: I don't wanna be cliché but I guess I would have to say Google. You know, there's nothing better than working at Google. KARLA ...

  • Will declining funding stunt scientific discovery in the U.S.?

    Will declining funding stunt scientific discovery in the U.S.?

    May 17, 2015 02:30 PM EDT

    ... KARLA MURTHY: Loredana Quadro left Italy 19 years ago to pursue a career in science here in the U.S. LOREDANA QUADRO: The United States was always seen as the place to be a scientist because there were a lots of opportunities. KARLA MURTHY: So was it your dream ...

  • Savings programs tied to prizes to become more widely available

    Savings programs tied to prizes to become more widely available

    Feb 01, 2015 04:00 PM EDT

    ... it’s a moment that millions of Americans wait for each week. ANNOUNCER: “Now, let’s see if we can make you a millionaire tonight…” KARLA MURTHY: The chance to win a huge, life-changing amount of money. ANNOUNCER: “A check for $10,000 dollars” KARLA MURTHY: But now some ...

  • A distant dream? Crowdfunding still beyond reach for many entrepreneurs

    A distant dream? Crowdfunding still beyond reach for many entrepreneurs

    Dec 06, 2014 06:37 PM EDT

    ... Editor's note: This video is an update to a story that originally aired on October 27, 2013. KARLA MURTHY: Artur Makylyervsky runs a startup company that allows users to customize original artwork online to make prints, t-shirts or mobile cases.  ARTUR MAKLYERVSKY: Takes two clicks to just ...

  • Can betting against yourself online help you save money?

    Can betting against yourself online help you save money?

    Jul 20, 2014 02:03 PM EDT

    Behavioral science is behind a host of new online applications that nudge people into making better decisions on everything from health care to saving money.

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    The JOBS Act, general solicitation and the pickle man

    Oct 27, 2013 05:30 PM EDT

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  • In past Pride events, transgender people have often been sidelined. Not this year

    In past Pride events, transgender people have often been sidelined. Not this year

    Jun 13, 2023 03:26 PM EDT

    Transgender and nonbinary people are front and center this year at Pride festivals where they've often been sidelined. Many celebrations this June are taking a public stand against legislation targeting transgender people.