Lines to cross the border have slowed to a costly crawl. Sears was saved from bankruptcy earlier this year, but its new stores will be more pared down. Plus, we take look at municipalities suing drug companies over opioids.
From the BBC World Service… Samsung profits take a nose dive. Plus, we break down figures which seem to show that the gender pay gap has widened at over half of Britain’s biggest firms.
The number of people claiming unemployment in the U.S. is the lowest since December 1969. Broadcast news is doing a dismal job in covering climate change. Plus, what does the measure of GDP miss in its count?
Will tomorrow’s jobs numbers signal a slowing economy? Plus: The consequences of youth unemployment? And Australia passes a law that could mean jail and fines for execs of social media companies that fail to remove violent content.
From the BBC World Service… Ethiopian Airlines pilots followed proper safety protocols says the first official report on the disaster. So, what does all this mean for Boeing? Then, a turnaround in streaming revenue for artists and record labels?
The U.S. is still adding jobs, though not as many as anticipated. Brunei faces boycotts as it implements new, draconian sentences for crimes. Plus, we take a look at Denmark’s 24-hour “open libraries.”
Exxon tells shareholders to buzz off. NATO turns 70 this week, but how much is there to celebrate? Plus, the software accountants use to do their clients’ taxes is proving to be less-than-perfect.
From the BBC World Service… A trial linked to one of the world’s biggest financial scandals is officially underway in Malaysia today. Then, with a looming Brexit deadline, what’s likely to happen next?
A new survey finds younger women are pushing back against unequal pay by being more transparent about what they’re earning. Plus, we look at one paper mill that is open thanks to Amazon.
A $13.5-billion disaster aid bills gets stalled in Congress over Puerto Rico. Google Plus goes dark. Plus, can a toxic accidents database help improve emergency planning?
