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Overworked Americans aren't taking the vacation they've earned

Overworked Americans aren't taking the vacation they've earned

And they're not unplugging from email and text messages when they do get away, an NPR poll finds. "So they're taking their stress along with them wherever they go," says a Harvard scientist.
by Patti Neighmond

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Why do most Americans think the economy is 'rigged'?

According to a poll conducted by Edison Research and Marketplace, 71% of Americans think the economy is rigged to favor certain groups over others. In this election year, three experts talk with MPR News host Kerri Miller about the implications for candidates and voters alike.
by MPR News Staff

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Firms are buying, sharing your online info. What can you do about it?

Firms are buying, sharing your online info. What can you do about it?

Every time you visit a website, companies you've never heard of are collecting data about you and selling or sharing it with other companies. You can opt out, but few consumers are aware of that.

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PolyMet files first major mine permit applications

PolyMet files first major mine permit applications

The project promises an economic revival to northeast Minnesota, but opponents say it comes with unprecedented environmental risks.
by Dan Kraker

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Hassle of being a patient can turn into a crisis without sick leave

Hassle of being a patient can turn into a crisis without sick leave

An NPR poll found that most working adults say they go to work when they're sick. For people who work in hospitals or restaurants that can be a problem, since it's easy to spread disease.
by Rae Ellen Bichell

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Women more likely than men to face poverty during retirement

Experts cite a pay gap as a major cause for retirement insecurity. Other factors include single parenthood, divorce and the fact that women typically live longer than men.
by The Associated Press

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We could all use a vacation right now; firms staffing up to help

We could all use a vacation right now; firms staffing up to help

Travel experts had been predicting that summer 2016 would bring out our desire to take vacations and have fun. The latest jobs report confirms it: Employers are hiring to help you enjoy the season.
by Marilyn Geewax

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U.S. economy adds 287,000 jobs in June, exceeding expectaions

U.S. economy adds 287,000 jobs in June, exceeding expectaions

The U.S economy added 287,000 jobs in June, according to the monthly report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Analysts had expected the economy to add some 170,000 jobs.

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