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GoFundMe Learns The Taylor Swift Principle
By Drew Olanoff Once in a while (a lot, actually), part-time Apple blogger and musician Taylor Swift likes to give to a charitable cause. She likes hanging out with kids
Room.me Wants To Prevent You From Getting Stuck With Horrible Roommates
By Sarah Buhr Roommate matching platform Room.me is launching in San Francisco today to help all the new people moving to the tech capital match up with people they might
The Rise Of The Gig Worker In The Sharing Economy
By Don Charlton I’ve ridden in the backseat of many Uber drivers’ cars. Sometimes we exchange lively banter, other times we sit silently as I check email on my phone.
Students’ Reading And Math Skills Are Still All Over The Map
By Elissa Nadworny A federal report out today reinforces that states have huge differences in their definition of “proficiency.” » E-Mail This …read more Via: http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2015/07/09/421456098/students-reading-and-math-skills-are-still-all-over-the-map?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=us
Civil Rights Activist: Battle Flag Debate Distracts From Real Race Issues
NPR’s Kelly McEvers talks with long-time civil rights advocate Mary Frances Berry about what comes after the Confederate flag is removed from the South Carolina State House grounds. » E-Mail
Greece’s Financial Crisis Related To Design Of Eurozone
NPR’s Robert Siegel interviews Yannis Palaiologos, a reporter with the Kathimerini newspaper, about how Greece’s economic and political crisis has deep historical roots. » E-Mail This …read more Via: http://www.npr.org/2015/07/09/421528588/greeces-financial-crisis-related-to-design-of-eurozone?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=politics
Webb Seeks To Clarify Defense Of Confederate Battle Flag
By Brakkton Booker Ex-Sen. Jim Webb, D-Va., has defended the Confederate battle flag for years, making a nuanced argument for what it represents. But that’s been complicated after the shooting
PC Market Slips 11.8 Percent In Q2 But Apple Keeps Picking Up Steam
By Alex Wilhelm According to IDC, the global PC market’s unit volume slipped 11.8 percent in the second quarter of 2015, a slightly larger-than-expected dip. As the company notes, the
Russia Poses ‘Greatest Threat’ To U.S., Gen. Dunford Tells Senate Panel
By David Welna The Senate Armed Services Committee held a confirmation hearing Thursday to consider the nomination of Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., to be the next chairman of the
Trading Suspension Highlights New York Stock Exchange’s Shrinking Influence
By Jim Zarroli The New York Stock Exchange opened normally Thursday, after computer problems forced the exchange to shut down for much of the day on Wednesday. » E-Mail This
