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- US coal company to lay off 80 percent of its workers, blames ObamaWill the workers laid off by Murray Energy heed Trump's message of reinstating them in their old jobs or Clinton's message of a new way forward?聽
- The new and improved Panama Canal: How will it affect US businesses?The expanded Panama Canal will allow bigger ships across the narrow country, which may benefit oil exports from the United States.
- Not all debt is badDebt can be a useful tool if you know how to manage it wisely. Here are eight types of debt and tips for managing them.
- Nine automatic safety features of the Mercedes-Benz E-classThe 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-class uses assisted driving technology to up its safety game.
- When traveling abroad, follow these three credit card rulesUsing credit cards while traveling abroad doesn't have to be a hassle. Here are three credit card rules that'll make your trip a little easier.
- Terrific travel deals: Don't miss this GoT Belfast vacation.Find economic fares to Europe, an oceanview room at a Myrtle Beach resort, and much more, in this week's travel deals.
- Millennials on family phone plans: It鈥檚 not mooching, it鈥檚 saving money.Some millennials are聽slow to fully leave the nest, but there鈥檚 at least one instance in which that can work in their parents鈥 favor: the family cell-phone plan.
- New bill tries to dispel consumer confusion about food labelsA new bill aims to curtail food waste and dispel consumer confusion by clearly differentiating between labels for foods which have reached peak quality and labels for foods which have become unsafe to consume.
- For Independence Day, a look at two kinds of patriotismIn 2016 we鈥檙e hearing about two very different types of patriotism. One is an inclusive patriotism that binds us together. The other is an exclusive patriotism that keeps others out.
- Buy women's shoes with both comfort and styleWhether you're looking for a flat or a heel, here's a guide on how to get the most comfortable women's shoes at any price point.
- First LookElizabeth Warren says US competition is dead. Is she right?Citing tech giants such as Amazon, Google, and Apple as examples, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D) of Massachusetts says the federal government stopped protecting competition in recent years.聽
- Sports Authority is going to auction off customer emails. Can it do that?If you were a Sports Authority customer, beware 鈥 your data could now belong to Dick's Sporting Goods, following a bankruptcy auction on Thursday.聽
- Will Route 66 go solar?Missouri's state transportation department intends to install photovoltaic pavers in a portion of Route 66 by the end of this year.
- Growing ideas by connecting farmersA Growing Culture's Library for Food Sovereignty aims to promote innovation by connecting farmers around the world.
- For healthy credit, read your credit reportUnderstanding your credit report is just as important as knowing your credit score. Here are tips on how to find your credit report and manage your credit.
- Think twice before rolling over a 401(k)Rolling over a 401(k) into an individual retirement account may not be in your best interest. Make sure you know all the pros and cons before changing your retirement savings plan.
- Why Washington's metro needs dedicated fundingWashington's metro system is in dire need of repair, but without dedicated funding, where the money for repairs will come from is up in the air.
- How the pesticide lobby impacts bee protectionsA new report details the pesticide industry鈥檚 outsized role in weakening and delaying bee-protection plans across the country.
- Why do Google's offices keep getting raided in Europe?The tech giant is one of a number of American companies being targeted by European officials for tax evasion.聽
- Women lag men in retirement savings, but they have one big advantageBecause women are more likely to take time off of work or work part-time, saving for retirement can be more difficult. However, women are more likely to enter fields with more stable retirement plans.