Will The NFL's Domestic Violence Scandal Hurt Its Bottom Line?
The NFL has become a $10 billion financial juggernaut by attracting new fans and devising new ways to make money. Now, the NFL confronts what may be its most serious image problem ever.
View ArticleIn South Carolina, A Program That Makes Apprenticeships Work
Apprenticeship programs have been in decline, but South Carolina is bucking the trend. Nearly 11,000 apprentices have been trained there since 2007 in fields ranging from manufacturing to nursing.
View ArticleHere's Why Retailers Keep Sending You Catalogs
While other things made with paper have become obsolete, Americans received nearly 12 billion catalogs in the mail last year — and they love them, says one business consultant.
View ArticleFor Long-Haul Drivers, Cheap Gas Means A Sweeter Commute
The plunge in gasoline prices is expected to save the average household about $750 this year. For rural families and others who drive a lot, the savings will likely be even greater.
View ArticleEven Pickaxes Couldn't Stop The Nation's First Oil Pipeline
The debate over Keystone XL is nothing compared to the battle over the nation's first commercial oil pipeline. It transformed how energy was transported forever — but not without sabotage and threats.
View ArticleCanada Cuts Down On Red Tape. Could It Work In The U.S.?
Canada says it's the first country with a law that eliminates one regulation for every new measure that's adopted. The One-for-One Rule is designed to ease the burden on businesses.
View ArticleESPN Brings Betting Talk To The Mainstream
ESPN wants to cater to its entire audience — casual and hard-core fans, fantasy players and people who've got a wager on the game. Now it's more open about a topic leagues and networks have avoided.
View ArticleNuclear Deal Opens Up Potential For Investors In Iran's Stock Market
The diverse stock market could be a way to road-test Iran's economy. But experts warn of unique pitfalls: the key role the Revolutionary Guard plays in the economy and the lack of transparency.
View ArticleWould You Let A Robot Manage Your Retirement Savings?
Roboadvisers are online financial managers that are guided by an algorithm, not a broker. Increasingly, millennials are shunning the human touch in favor of these low-cost alternatives.
View ArticleLive Long And Prosper: Reviving An Idea For Income In Old Age
Some financial experts want to bring back tontines, a retirement planning tool. People pool their cash to buy a bond that makes regular payments. The catch: You have to be alive to collect the payout.
View ArticleCourtside Seat For Basketball Games Helps Ohio Woman Fight Cancer
Brenda Newport is an unwavering fan of the minor league basketball team: Canton Charge. She says rooting for the home team and heckling the opposition give her life as she battles cancer.
View ArticleFor John Holland, Breaking Into The NBA Came Down To One Shot
The odds are stacked against any minor league basketball player trying to make the NBA. But one remarkable, contested shot helped pave the way for a player named John Holland.
View ArticleIn Basketball's D-League, Player Takes Long Shot At NBA Dream
John Holland made six figures playing pro basketball in Europe. He traded that for $19,000 and Canton, Ohio, playing on the Cleveland Cavaliers' farm team for a chance to play in the NBA.
View ArticleSpringfield, Ohio: A Shrinking City Faces A Tough Economic Future
As it transitions away from manufacturing, Springfield relies more on lower-paying service jobs. For many, a middle-class life is out of reach. But some see signs of hope for the local economy.
View ArticleFor The Long Haul, Self-Driving Trucks May Pave The Way Before Cars
Despite being self-driving, big rigs will still need truckers to ride along and take control of in case of emergency situations. But some say they may be the last generation to do their jobs.
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