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- Coca-Cola pulls 'Brutally Refreshing' Sprite ads deemed sexistCoca-Cola has put a stop to a Sprite ad campaign in Ireland after consumers took to social media to charge the campaign as sexist and offensive. It's not the first advertising-related controversy the beverage company has faced in recent months.聽
- First LookApple slowly improving diversity: How do other tech companies compare?A new report from Apple says all its employees now receive equal pay for equal work. But the tech industry, dominated by white men, still has a long way to go.聽
- Why the shake-up at the Democratic National Committee is doomedThe DNC has to turn itself 鈥 and the Democratic Party 鈥 into a grass-roots membership organization, with local and state chapters that play a meaningful role in selecting and supporting candidates, says Reich.
- 'I was framed!' Or, the case of the tax policy overpowered by words.When it comes to taxes, how much can they be swayed by perception?
- Are test drives a thing of the past?As more cars are sold online (or over Twitter), there may be a significant drop in the number of consumers who want to test drive cars before a purchase.
- Tesla plans to build a 'Space Bus.' What's that?The latest phase of Tesla's 'Master Plan' already includes a semi-truck, autonomous bus, pickup truck, and small crossover. But CEO Elon Musk is hinting at yet another new vehicle project.聽
- Why tire sealant may not be the solutionTire sealant can be a quick fix for a leaky tire, but think twice before using it as a permanent solution. Tire sealant can also cause damage to tires.
- Best credit card tips for AugustAugust is a time for back-to-school sales and last minute vacations. See how you can save with these credit card tips as the summer winds down.
- Five student loan tips you should know (but probably don鈥檛)Unfortunately, it鈥檚 easy for even the most diligent student loan borrower to miss a few important things along the way.
- Hunger doesn鈥檛 take a summer vacation: 19 feeding programs for kidsThe benefits of summer feeding programs extend beyond fulfilling basic needs; they also provide safe places for youth, employment opportunities for community members, and allow families to extend their food budgets during the summer months.聽
- Bitcoin security breaches raise questions about digital currency's futureNearly 120,000 units of bitcoin, worth nearly $78 million, were stolen from Bitfinex, a Hong Kong exchange and currency-storage platform, the company confirmed Wednesday.聽
- How to factor maintenance costs into your car's sticker priceThe YourMechanic website is beginning to compile data on which car brands will cost you the most in fixes over the car's lifetime. When buying a car, you should factor in to your purchase the amount of money it will cost to maintain the car.
- Save the TV and iPhone for later: What to buy and skip in AugustNow's the time to shop for back-to-school purchases and summer apparel, especially if there is a tax holiday in your state.
- Five things to know before attending a for-profit collegeFor-profit colleges don't always lead to profits after graduation. Here are five things you need to know before enrolling in a for-profit institution.
- Five essential traits of a good investorGood investors can resist the influence of emotion on their investing decisions and often can avoid mistakes. Here's how.
- Volkswagen diesel modifications begin testing in California. Can faulty cars be fixed?The California Air Resources Board is preparing to test hardware and software modifications聽for all three varieties of VW and Audi 2.0-liter TDI聽models affected by Volkswagen's diesel emission cheating fallout.聽
- Virgin Galactic gets operator license, stepping closer to space tourismThe company announced Monday that it had been granted an operator license by federal aviation officials, marking a milestone in Virgin Galactic's journey toward space tourism. 聽
- Being IRS commissioner shouldn't be mission impossibleThe 2016 Republican Party platform demands that Congress impeach and convict Internal Revenue Service Commissioner John Koskinen.聽Impeaching the commissioner may be good political theater, but it's bad for the country.
- McDonald鈥檚 to remove preservatives, corn syrup from some menu itemsCould new menu tweaks keep the world鈥檚 biggest burger chain competitive?
- Patagonia's Chris Malloy talks about our relationship with foodMalloy鈥檚 short film for clothing company Patagonia, called "Unbroken Ground," explores the critical role food plays in environmental solutions.聽