Nicholas Guiang
Latest Stories (16)
Kids feel "trapped" and confused by social media’s microtrend machine
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Nicholas Guiang
Mar 20, 2025
Teens know social media and fast fashion work together to feed them trends, but find it hard to step away, says NYT writer Callie Holtermann.
Taking a soccer shoe from design to the pitch
Mar 4, 2025
Ben Chehebar is trying to challenge industry giants like Nike and Adidas with his soccer brand Eleven. But bringing a design to life has been full of trial and error.
Soybean research program, a “win-win-win,” is a victim of USAID cuts
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Nicholas Guiang
Mar 3, 2025
The Soybean Innovation Lab addressed poverty in sub-Saharan Africa, but it was also “a huge opportunity” for U.S. growers, says Peter Goldsmith of the University of Illinois.
Americans are turning to social media for financial advice
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Nicholas Guiang
Feb 12, 2025
Traditionally, Americans have relied on certified financial advisors for investment advice. But social media has given rise to free advice from financial influencers.
Same-game parlays are a cash cow for gambling companies
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Nicholas Guiang
Feb 7, 2025
Same-game parlays are growing in popularity among casual sports bettors. The payouts are bigger, but odds are longer, so sports books are happy to take the bet.
This couple took living on the water to a whole new level
Feb 5, 2025
In 2021, Sarah and Brandon Jones moved to a floating cabin on Lake Fontana in western North Carolina. Even after renovations, living on the water was cheaper than land.
This 24-hour diner helps New Yorkers make it through the night
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Nicholas Guiang
Jan 23, 2025
24-hour diners have been disappearing in New York. Reporter Priya Krishna worked the graveyard shift at one that reopened and found it very lively.
The Tetris of words: naming a pharmaceutical
Jan 2, 2025
Behind every name for a business, product or prescription drug is someone writing hundreds of possible names. Lieba Golden-Koulendros has made a career out it.
Women's wealth is growing, and wealth managers are adjusting
by
Kristin Schwab
and Nicholas Guiang
Jan 1, 2025
Bloomberg's Claire Ballentine reports that women tend to be conservative, thoughtful investors and donate more to charity than men.
What happens to your small business after counterfeiters copy your product?
by
Kristin Schwab
, Nicholas Guiang
and Andie Corban
Dec 31, 2024
Deborah Holtschlag, owner of Plant Traps, says she "managed to take back control of the brand" after suing hundreds of sellers.