Business & Economy
The underwear economy
Men's underwear sales around the world can be an indicator of whether the economy is turning around.
How new credit card rules affect consumers
Consumers should expect increases in annual and other fees as banks and credit card companies change their rules to head off new restrictions....Journalism in the digital age
Exploring the fate of journalism as more of us go online for news, and news outlets struggle to survive....The US-China economy
Exploring how America and China became one economy and why the world's prosperity depends on it....Innovative ideas in affordable housing
How individuals and organizations are coming up with innovation ways to help make affordable homes available....Technology and the developing world
Why technological fixes often fail to deliver in the developing world – a story with a lesson and an online discussion....Lao rice farmers move from subsistence to cash crops
Scientists working with Lao farmers to increase profitable harvests by finding higher yielding varieties of sticky rice....George Soros' $1 billion to green energy
In addition to $1 billion to fund clean energy technologies, Soros also pledged $100 million into environmental group....Drought in East Africa
A lack of rain and political unrest is threatening East Africa with starvation; Kenya is one of the hardest hit areas. ...Tracking your food
One solution for ensuring food safety: A website that allows you to track food items from the farm to the grocery store....One boy's vision brings change to Malawi
The story of William Kamkwamba, who had a vision to bring power his village in the very poor African nation of Malawi....More from Business & Economy
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