What if we just … closed the border?

Availability of french fries depends on the weather in Washington, Oregon and Idaho this spring.

Pharmacy chain Walgreens reported a 3.8 percent drop in sales for the quarter. The company cited a weak cough, cold and flu season — and declining profits from generic and branded prescription drugs. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.

Paper, plastic or cotton?

A Wired reporter tells about the man responsible for nearly 100 million automated calls.

The White House is backtracking slightly on President Trump’s recent threats to close the U.S.-Mexico border on security concerns. Today, Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said there’s no specific timeline and that it’s “not our first choice,” but she also said it may be the best decision. However, the economic consequences of closing the southern border […]

Women and people of color still earn less than white men, even with the degree.