Why Would Anybody Ever Buy Another Song?
The triumph of streaming and digital radio is the third destructive wave for the music industry in the last decade and a half.
How Barbie Affects Career Ambitions
In an experiment, girls who played with Mrs. Potato Head thought they could achieve more careers than girls who played with Barbie. Yes, even Doctor Barbie.
Life of a Police Officer: Medically and Psychologically Ruinous
The intensely challenging job of law enforcement is linked to many health issues. I met a former officer who tried to protect my high school friend and learned the effect her death had on him.
This Guy Makes Millions Playing Video Games on YouTube
What?!
The Struggle of Building Beautiful Things
Most people are not strong enough.
America Is Falling Out of Love With TV Dinners
Stouffer's mac and cheese may be as delicious as ever, but consumers are turning away from pre-made, frozen meals.
It's Official: Amazon Prime's Price Will Rise to $99
In an email to members of its premium Prime service on Thursday, Amazon announced that it would raise the price of membership from $79 a year to $99 a year.
Why We Can't Stop Liking the Brands We Loved as Kids
A story of neural networks and affect-based heuristics. Also, Tony the Tiger.
The Fed Absolutely Shouldn't Give Up on the Long-Term Unemployed
The new inflation hawks think labor markets are "tight" even though unemployment is still 6.7 percent. That's crazy.
Why Does Tesla Need Dealers to Sell You a Car In New Jersey?
Does the state's government have a legitimate case for protecting the auto dealer industry? Or is this just another retaliatory traffic problem for New Jersey?
Can Megachurches Deal With Mega Money in a Christian Way?
Mars Hill Church spent $210,000 getting its pastor's book to the top of the New York Times best-seller list. Where is the line between a pastor promoting his own career and promoting the ministry of his church?
Candy Crush Maker Seeks $7.6 Billion IPO Valuation
The company behind everyone's favorite addictive mobile game, Candy Crush, is set to start publicly trading later this month, with shares priced between $21 and $24 each.
8 Facts About the U.S. Sex Economy
Pimps in Atlanta take in more than $30k per week, but only 14 percent reported spending some of it on condoms, according to a massive new report from the Urban Institute.
The Algorithm Economy: Inside the Formulas of Facebook and Amazon
Today we rely on digital monopolies to organize and personalize our reading and shopping experiences. Is that so bad?
Does Your STEM Degree Have a Shelf Life?
Americans pursuing science, tech, engineering, and math careers for career stability and higher pay are at risk of being pushed out of their fields in favor of younger workers.
Europe and America Are About to Face Off in a Cheese War
As the EU looks to restrict the European names of American-made cheeses, you might soon find I Can't Believe It's Not Parmesan on the supermarket shelves.
Not All Good Leaders Are Bossy
Let's not forget the quiet power of introverts in our quest to boost female leaders.
My Life as a Retail Worker: Nasty, Brutish, and Poor
After veteran reporter Joseph Williams lost his job, he found employment in a sporting-goods store. In a personal essay, he recalls his struggles with challenges millions of Americans return to day after day.
Big Merger Creates the World's Largest Banana Company
American fruit firm Chiquita and Irish fruit distributor Fyffes have agreed to merge, creating the world's largest banana company.
Be Careful! Workplace Injuries Spike Following the Switch to Daylight Saving Time
The average American gets about 40 minutes less sleep the night after pushing the clock ahead an hour—with measurable consequences for on-the-job safety.