Business http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1006&ft=1&f=1006 Find the latest business news with reports on Wall Street, interest rates, banking, companies, and U.S. and world financial markets. Subscribe to the Business Story of the Day podcast. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Sat, 18 May 2013 16:41:08 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Business http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1006&ft=1&f=1006 Internships: Low-Paid, Unpaid Or Just Plain Illegal? Fed up with working for free, some interns are suing their employers. Last week, a judge ruled that interns could not sue the Hearst Corp. as a class action, which could be a legal setback for young workers tired of exploitative unpaid internships. Sat, 18 May 2013 16:41:08 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/18/185028904/internships-low-paid-unpaid-or-just-plain-illegal?ft=1&f=1006 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/18/185028904/internships-low-paid-unpaid-or-just-plain-illegal?ft=1&f=1006 Fed up with working for free, some interns are suing their employers. Last week, a judge ruled that interns could not sue the Hearst Corp. as a class action, which could be a legal setback for young workers tired of exploitative unpaid internships.

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]]> Afghan Mineral Treasures Stay Buried, Hostages To Uncertainty Afghanistan is believed to be home to world-class mineral deposits, valued at up to $3 trillion and offering hope for the country's economic future. But in the current environment of uncertainty, investors are nervous and it could be many years before Afghanistan strikes pay dirt. Sat, 18 May 2013 05:13:53 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/05/18/184775139/Afghan-Mineral-Treasures-Stay-Buried-Hostage-To-Uncertainty?ft=1&f=1006 http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/05/18/184775139/Afghan-Mineral-Treasures-Stay-Buried-Hostage-To-Uncertainty?ft=1&f=1006 Afghanistan is believed to be home to world-class mineral deposits, valued at up to $3 trillion and offering hope for the country's economic future. But in the current environment of uncertainty, investors are nervous and it could be many years before Afghanistan strikes pay dirt.

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]]> Flaxseed: The Next Superfood For Cattle And Beef? After years of research, an animal scientist looking for ways to keep inflammation down in cattle came up with a novel approach: feed them flax. The flax in their food helps keep animals healthy and has an added benefit for people who later eat their meat: omega-3 enriched beef. Fri, 17 May 2013 12:49:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/02/19/172421803/flax-seed-the-next-superfood-for-cows-and-beef?ft=1&f=1006 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/02/19/172421803/flax-seed-the-next-superfood-for-cows-and-beef?ft=1&f=1006 After years of research, an animal scientist looking for ways to keep inflammation down in cattle came up with a novel approach: feed them flax. The flax in their food helps keep animals healthy and has an added benefit for people who later eat their meat: omega-3 enriched beef.

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]]> How Best To Encourage Black 'Teenpreneurs' African-American entrepreneurs from all over the country have gathered in Ohio this week. Guest host Celeste Headlee speaks with Mike Green of the America21 Project about how to help black youth become more competitive in business. We also hear from teen entrepreneur Amber Liggett who started her own business, 'Amber's Amazing Animal Balloons.' Fri, 17 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=184775456&ft=1&f=1006 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=184775456&ft=1&f=1006 African-American entrepreneurs from all over the country have gathered in Ohio this week. Guest host Celeste Headlee speaks with Mike Green of the America21 Project about how to help black youth become more competitive in business. We also hear from teen entrepreneur Amber Liggett who started her own business, 'Amber's Amazing Animal Balloons.'

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]]> Millennials Choosing Buses And Bikes Over Buicks Millennials are now driving less, waiting longer to get licensed, and turning more to public transportation and car-sharing. So is America's so-called driving boom over? Guest host Celeste Headlee asks Paul Eisenstein of TheDetroitBureau.com. Fri, 17 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=184775458&ft=1&f=1006 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=184775458&ft=1&f=1006 Millennials are now driving less, waiting longer to get licensed, and turning more to public transportation and car-sharing. So is America's so-called driving boom over? Guest host Celeste Headlee asks Paul Eisenstein of TheDetroitBureau.com.

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]]> Giving It Away You can give away almost anything — your time, money, food, your ideas. Giving helps define who we are and helps us connect with others. Thanks to the Internet and a rise in social consciousness, there's been a seismic shift not only in what we're giving, but how. In this hour, stories from TED speakers who are "giving it away" in new and surprising ways, and the things that happen in return. Fri, 17 May 2013 09:56:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/06/181684003/giving-it-away?ft=1&f=1006 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/06/181684003/giving-it-away?ft=1&f=1006 You can give away almost anything — your time, money, food, your ideas. Giving helps define who we are and helps us connect with others. Thanks to the Internet and a rise in social consciousness, there's been a seismic shift not only in what we're giving, but how. In this hour, stories from TED speakers who are "giving it away" in new and surprising ways, and the things that happen in return.

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]]> Do We Have The Wrong Idea About Charity? Activist and fundraiser Dan Pallotta calls out the double standard that drives our broken relationship to charities. Instead of equating frugality with morality, he asks us to start rewarding charities for their big goals and accomplishments.<strong> </strong> Fri, 17 May 2013 09:55:47 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/17/181693499/do-we-have-the-wrong-idea-about-charity?ft=1&f=1006 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/17/181693499/do-we-have-the-wrong-idea-about-charity?ft=1&f=1006 Activist and fundraiser Dan Pallotta calls out the double standard that drives our broken relationship to charities. Instead of equating frugality with morality, he asks us to start rewarding charities for their big goals and accomplishments.

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]]> Book News: Amazon May Be Called Before Parliament Over Taxes Also: AARP and <em>The Nation</em> join a growing list of ebook publishers; Hilary Mantel on Jane Austen; Anne Applebaum on Sheryl Sandberg. Fri, 17 May 2013 08:43:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/17/184720057/book-news-amazon-may-be-called-before-parliament-over-taxes?ft=1&f=1006 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/17/184720057/book-news-amazon-may-be-called-before-parliament-over-taxes?ft=1&f=1006 Also: AARP and The Nation join a growing list of ebook publishers; Hilary Mantel on Jane Austen; Anne Applebaum on Sheryl Sandberg.

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]]> Obama Names OMB Controller As Acting IRS Commissioner On Thursday, President Obama named Daniel Werfel, 42, acting IRS commissioner. The announcement comes a day after the resignation of Steven Miller, who got caught up in the controversy over the IRS targeting Tea Party groups. Fri, 17 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/17/184700642/obama-names-omb-controller-as-acting-irs-commissioner?ft=1&f=1006 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/17/184700642/obama-names-omb-controller-as-acting-irs-commissioner?ft=1&f=1006 On Thursday, President Obama named Daniel Werfel, 42, acting IRS commissioner. The announcement comes a day after the resignation of Steven Miller, who got caught up in the controversy over the IRS targeting Tea Party groups.

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]]> Google Mines Our Data For Future Product Ideas This week in San Francisco, Google held its annual developers conference. It was there that the search industry giant laid out its vision for its future and ours. Fri, 17 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/17/184700650/google-lays-out-its-future-for-everyone?ft=1&f=1006 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/17/184700650/google-lays-out-its-future-for-everyone?ft=1&f=1006 This week in San Francisco, Google held its annual developers conference. It was there that the search industry giant laid out its vision for its future and ours.

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]]> And You Thought Your Co-Workers Had Lame Reasons For Absences A British health care company has compiled some real doozies of excuses for missing work. Here are some interesting ones that appeared in <em>The Daily Telegraph</em>: My fish is sick, I've had a hair dye disaster, and a cup of baked beans landed on my big toe. Fri, 17 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/17/184700644/the-last-word-in-business?ft=1&f=1006 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/17/184700644/the-last-word-in-business?ft=1&f=1006 A British health care company has compiled some real doozies of excuses for missing work. Here are some interesting ones that appeared in The Daily Telegraph: My fish is sick, I've had a hair dye disaster, and a cup of baked beans landed on my big toe.

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]]> First U.S. Company To Enter Export Market For Natural Gas With supplies high and prices at historic lows, there's debate whether U.S. companies should be allowed to export the gas overseas for a higher price. Many energy companies have applied for government approval to ship liquefied natural gas worldwide. So far, only one company has gotten a license to do that in the past 30 years.. Fri, 17 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/17/184700638/first-u-s-company-to-enter-export-market-for-natural-gas?ft=1&f=1006 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/17/184700638/first-u-s-company-to-enter-export-market-for-natural-gas?ft=1&f=1006 With supplies high and prices at historic lows, there's debate whether U.S. companies should be allowed to export the gas overseas for a higher price. Many energy companies have applied for government approval to ship liquefied natural gas worldwide. So far, only one company has gotten a license to do that in the past 30 years..

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]]> Dell's 1st Quarter Profits Worse Than Anticipated A 79 percent drop in earnings — That's what the computer maker reported to investors Thursday. The reason, analysts say, it's harder to sell PCs these days with the growing popularity of smartphones and tablets Fri, 17 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/17/184700640/business-news?ft=1&f=1006 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/17/184700640/business-news?ft=1&f=1006 A 79 percent drop in earnings — That's what the computer maker reported to investors Thursday. The reason, analysts say, it's harder to sell PCs these days with the growing popularity of smartphones and tablets

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]]> Demand For Ammunition Is Up. Why Aren't Prices? Demand increased recently, leading to widespread shortages. An economics textbook would say ammo sellers should have raised prices rather than have empty shelves. But that hasn't happened. Fri, 17 May 2013 03:04:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2013/05/17/184502784/why-is-there-an-ammunition-shortage-in-the-u-s?ft=1&f=1006 http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2013/05/17/184502784/why-is-there-an-ammunition-shortage-in-the-u-s?ft=1&f=1006 Demand increased recently, leading to widespread shortages. An economics textbook would say ammo sellers should have raised prices rather than have empty shelves. But that hasn't happened.

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]]> Budget Woes Mean Big Delays For Small Claims Courts With budgets tight, the court in San Joaquin County, Calif., stopped hearing all small claims cases in September. More than 800 people have since filed claims with no hearing dates in sight. Many other counties nationwide are experiencing similar delays for civil cases as they grapple with spending cuts. Wed, 15 May 2013 03:30:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/17/182640434/budget-woes-mean-big-delays-for-small-claims-courts?ft=1&f=1006 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/17/182640434/budget-woes-mean-big-delays-for-small-claims-courts?ft=1&f=1006 With budgets tight, the court in San Joaquin County, Calif., stopped hearing all small claims cases in September. More than 800 people have since filed claims with no hearing dates in sight. Many other counties nationwide are experiencing similar delays for civil cases as they grapple with spending cuts.

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