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Gov. John Carney, D-Delaware, places a $10 bet on the Phillies. (Zoe Read/WHYY)
NewsWorks Tonight
Money

Delaware residents, visitors cheer opening day of sports full betting

State officials expect the launch to make a significant contribution to tourism in Delaware — where 17 percent of visitors participate in gaming.

8 years ago

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A man works in a steel distribution factory in Monterrey in northern Mexico last week, when the U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum took effect.
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Politics & Policy

Mexico hits U.S. steel and farm products with tariffs, retaliating for Trump move

The move comes one day after Mexico's Economy Ministry said it will start proceedings against the U.S. in the World Trade Organization.

8 years ago

Radio Times

How China’s ban on ‘foreign trash’ will impact U.S. recycling

Guests: Livia Albeck-Ripka, Frank Chimera Are you a conscientious recycler, someone who scrubs their aluminum can ...

Air Date: June 5, 2018 10:20 am

Listen 35:44
The Lowe's home improvement store on North 50th Street in West Philadelphia.
NewsWorks Tonight
Community

One Philly man’s experience spurs Lowe’s to reconsider receipt policy

Wynnefield resident experiences different treatment at a Lowe's in the suburbs and the West Philadelphia location. The latter is considered a 'high-theft' store.

8 years ago

Listen 3:06
Supporters of the sports-betting legislation testify Monday at a New Jersey at Assembly Gaming Committee hearing. (Phil Gregory/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

N.J. law authorizing sports betting expected to be in place Thursday

New Jersey state Senate and Assembly committees advance a measure to authorize, regulate sports betting.

8 years ago

In this March 22, 2017 file photo, Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz speaks at the Starbucks annual shareholders meeting
Community

Starbucks chairman Howard Schultz stepping down

Starbucks Corp. says Howard Schultz is stepping down as executive chairman this month of the coffee chain he joined more than 30 years ago.

8 years ago

Ayanna McNair (left) and Bridget Biddle stop by WHYY to tell their story. McNair is a formerly incarcerated single mother who recently got a licence to start a food truck business. Biddle is an advocate with the Maternity Care Coalition, which helped McNair. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community

Pregnant behind bars: West Philly mom says food connection saved her life

With license for food truck, Ayanna McNair hopes to serve her home cooking beyond the kitchen of her home.

8 years ago

Listen 2:33
Civilian unemployment rate, seasonally adjusted, for black Americans and for the overall U.S. population (January 2000 to May 2018) (Alyson Hurt/NPR)
NPR
Money

The most surprising number in Friday’s jobs report

Black unemployment fell to a record low 5.9 percent, suggesting that African-Americans are benefiting from the booming economy.

8 years ago

A sports jersey for Morris Bailey, left, the owner of the Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, N.J., and another for Jason Robins, CEO and co-founder of DraftKings, adorn a table at the offices of DraftKings, in New York, Friday, June 1, 2018. DraftKings and Resorts Casino tell The Associated Press they signed a deal Friday to offer sports betting in New Jersey. (Richard Drew/AP Photo)
Money

DraftKings, Resorts Casino join on sports bets

DraftKings and Resorts Casino told The Associated Press they signed a deal Friday to offer sports betting in New Jersey.

8 years ago

Senior White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow speaks to reporters at the White House in Washington, Friday, June 1, 2018. (Susan Walsh/AP Photo)
Money

U.S. unemployment falls nearly to 1969 levels; hiring is solid

Employers added 233,000 jobs in May, up from 159,000 in April, the Labor Department reported Friday. And unemployment fell to an 18-year low.

8 years ago

Alex Veal, 28, stacks some pears at Iovine Brothers produce store in Reading Terminal Market.
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Fruits — and vegetables — of their labor keep Reading Market produce shop bustling

As Reading Terminal Market celebrates its 125th anniversary, a photographer zooms in on some of the merchants who make the market.

8 years ago

Radio Times

Trump’s trade war

Guests: Mary Lovely, David Lynch The Trump administration announced yesterday that it was imposing stiff tariffs ...

Air Date: June 1, 2018 10:00 am

Listen 48:59
In this April 14, 2016, file photo, union organizers, students, and supporters for a $15 an hour wage march through the Oakland section of Pittsburgh. (Keith Srakocic/AP Photo, File)
Money

Despite lack of progress, higher minimum wage advocates see some bright spots

Several groups intent on raising Pennsylvania's minimum wage are rallying in Harrisburg Thursday.

8 years ago

In this Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017, photo, Walmart employee Kenneth White scans items while conducting an exercise during a Walmart Academy class session at the store in North Bergen, N.J. (Julio Cortez/AP Photo)
Education

Walmart offers employees new perk: Cheap access to college

Walmart is subsidizing the cost of tuition, books and fees, eliminating the need for student loans.

8 years ago

(File/Newsworks)
Courts & Law

$210M settlement eyed in Wilmington Trust shareholder suit

Wilmington Trust has agreed to a $210 million cash settlement in a shareholder lawsuit alleging the bank fraudulently concealed billions of dollars in bad loans.

8 years ago

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