Darius Rafieyan
Stories
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How Racial Inequality Manifests In The U.S. Banking System.
Black-owned financial institutions are a shrinking part of the U.S. financial system. NPR's podcast The Indicator from Planet Money looks at what that means for America's racial disparities.
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Companies Face An Uphill Battle Trying To Get Americans To Eat Bugs
A new crop of young entrepreneurs are looking to capitalize on the latest food trend: eating bugs. The protein source is showing up on shelves at grocery chains.
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Toys R Us Reopens 2 Stores Under New Ownership After Painful Bankruptcy
Toys R Us has reopened just two stores after a painful bankruptcy. This Black Friday will be its first under new ownership.
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T-Mobile Has A Trademark On Magenta, Demands An Insurance Company Stop Using It
The mobile phone carrier is serious about the color associated with its brand. Now, a legal dispute involving T-Mobile's parent is raising the question: Is it possible to own a color?
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T-Mobile Lawsuit Argues That The Company Should Have Sole Use Of Magenta Color
A legal dispute involving the parent company of T- Mobile is raising the question: is it possible to own a color?
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As Oil Prices Drop And Money Dries Up, Is The U.S. Shale Boom Going Bust?
The boom that helped make the U.S. the world's largest oil producer could be ending. Oil prices are down amid weak demand and investors no longer seem willing to write the industry a blank check.
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Why The American Leather Industry Is Having A Tough Time
The leather industry hit a peak in 2014. Retailers were forced to find cheaper, artificial alternatives. Now, leather is struggling to regain the market share it lost. The trade war is not helping.
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National
California's Plan To Cap Rent Increases Could Drive Up Prices In The Long Run
Is rent control a tool to help fight a housing crisis? California is taking steps to enact a state-wide cap on rent increases. But, recent studies show that rent control may actually drive up rents in the long run.
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The Price Of Gold Is At A 6-Year High. But Is It Actually A Good Investment?
The price of gold is at its highest in six years. "Gold bugs" — that is, die-hard gold investors — swear by the commodity as a certain bet. But are they right?
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Examining Congestion Pricing In Cities
New York City is rolling out a new solution to the problem of congestion, but questions remain about who exactly will foot the bill.