Mar 9th, 2010 · Toyota says it doesn't think the problem of sudden acceleration in some of its vehicles is rooted in its electronic systems. Ken Bensinger, business reporter for The New York Times, says many are skeptical of Toyota's testing, as electrical problems are notoriously time-consuming and difficult to troubleshoot. .
Mar 8th, 2010 · Insurance giant AIG reportedly is close to selling its foreign life insurance unit to MetLife for about $15.5 billion. The New York Times reports the deal will be done in cash and stock. AIG last week sold its Asian unit to Britain's Prudential for about $35.5 billion.
Feb 22nd, 2010 · A new study finds African-American women may be especially vulnerable to being evicted from their homes. As reported by The New York Times , new data about evictions in Milwaukee, Wis., shows that women in black neighborhoods are twice as likely as male tenants to be kicked out of their homes. University of Wisconsin sociologist Matthew Desmond talks about the study. And Clarissa Adams shares her very personal story about being evicted. Adams was one of the people Desmond profiled in his research.
Feb 16th, 2010 · The Taliban's top military commander has been captured in Pakistan in a joint operation by Pakistani and U.S. intelligence forces, The New York Times reported. Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, described as the No. 2 behind Taliban founder and Osama bin Laden associate Mullah Muhammad Omar, has been in Pakistan's custody for several days, the newspaper reported on its Web site late Monday.
Feb 4th, 2010 · Daniel Ellsberg leaked the Pentagon Papers to The New York Times — and set in motion a chain of events that would eventually lead to Watergate, a president's resignation and an end to the war in Vietnam. Filmmakers Judith Ehrlich and Rick Goldsmith explain why they were drawn to him for their Oscar-nominated documentary.
Feb 1st, 2010 · Electric bikes are a new global growth industry — they are competing with regular bikes and cars now. In the U.S., the retailer Best Buy now sells electric bikes. Some are made with lighter materials and are designed to appeal to baby boomers, as The New York Times reported Monday. China, which has a widespread tradition of biking, has $120 million electric bicycles on the roads — compared with 200,000 in the U.S.
Jan 22nd, 2010 · Last week, the FDA warned against exposure to a chemical called BPA, found in hard plastics. But how dangerous is the chemical? Gardiner Harris, of The New York Times, discusses the FDA's statement, and what it indicates about the future of the organization.
Jan 20th, 2010 · The New York Times says it will charge readers for full access to its Web site starting in 2011, a risky move aimed at drawing more revenue online without driving away advertisers that want the biggest possible audience. The Times did not disclose how many articles will be available for free and what it will charge to read more.