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Cash, Cows And The Rise Of Nerd Philanthropy

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Planet Money

Cash, Cows And The Rise Of Nerd Philanthropy

Most charities get money from donors and spend it on things they think will help people — schools, medicine, farm animals. GiveDirectly just gives money away. And that poses a challenge to the more traditional charities.

Cash, Cows And The Rise Of Nerd Philanthropy

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Business

Nasdaq Glitch Is The Latest Technical Snafus For Markets

New questions are being raised about the reliability of U.S. financial markets after all trading in Nasdaq stocks was shut down for three hours on Thursday. Nasdaq blamed the problem on its system for quoting prices. The trading halt immediately led to calls for markets to make their software systems more robust and compatible.

Nasdaq Glitch Is The Latest Technical Snafus For Markets

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President Unveils Plan To Boost College Affordability

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The Two-Way

President Unveils Plan To Boost College Affordability

Under the plan, colleges and universities would be rated on their affordability, graduation rates and the success of alumni in the job market. Federal dollars would be directed to those schools that offer "the biggest bang for the buck."

An Alaska-Sized Price Difference For Circumcisions

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Shots - Health News

An Alaska-Sized Price Difference For Circumcisions

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When some pediatricians found out how much a hospital in Anchorage, Alaska, was billing for circumcisions, they decided to perform the routine procedure in their offices instead.

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Women Shortchanged In Retirement Earnings

The American workforce is graying. And while many people aren't saving enough for retirement, that's especially true for women. Guest host Celeste Headlee speaks with reporter Paul Solman and aging specialist Helen Dennis, about a gender gap in retirement earnings.

Women Shortchanged In Retirement Earnings

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Why The Government Blocked The Airline Merger

The Justice Department has blocked a planned merger between American Airlines and U.S. Airways. Host Rachel Martin speaks with Wall Street Journal reporter Scott McCartney about what it might mean for travelers.

Why The Government Blocked The Airline Merger

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Architecture

The Multimillion-Dollar Snafu Over $100 Bills

The Federal Reserve has sent 30 million newly designed $100 bills back to the printing presses this week. The new notes are already more than two years past their original circulation date. Host Scott Simon speaks with author and journalist David Wolman to find out why.

The Multimillion-Dollar Snafu Over $100 Bills

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Pent-Up Demand Is Boosting Home Sales, But Can It Last?

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Business

Pent-Up Demand Is Boosting Home Sales, But Can It Last?

Millions of Americans have been living with relatives or renting, trying to ride out the Great Recession and the slow recovery. Those people may be now itching to buy homes before interest rates go up further. But some experts point to negative factors that could hold back a housing boom.

Pent-Up Demand Is Boosting Home Sales, But Can It Last?

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