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Judge grants Uber drivers class action status in employment suitA California judge has granted three Uber drivers class action status in a lawsuit against the ride-hailing service, in a legal battle whose outcome could reshape the sharing economy.聽
World Health Organization study shows need to regulate fast food industryThe convenience of fast food might not make up for the greater risk of obesity, according to a new study.
Wall St. starts September with a swoonUS stocks plunge Tuesday after a bleak Chinese manufacturing report is released.
Why New York City is considering Happy Meal restrictions againThe bill has been deliberated twice in the past. But this iteration wouldn't ban free toys with kids' meals, says its lead sponsor.
Chipotle is not keeping non-GMO promises, lawsuit saysA class action lawsuit claims that Chipotle has continued to serve food made with GMOs since it announced it had phased them out of its food supply this past April.聽
Six bad habits that are ruining your careerLearning the best way to navigate an office is often difficult, but make sure these habits are ruining your chances at that upcoming promotion.
Why Wal-Mart is cutting back on worker hoursWal-Mart is reducing the number of hours some employees work, say company officials, even as they increase wages and improve worker training.
Jeremy Clarkson to earn top bucks for Amazon-produced Top GearIt appears that the Top Gear trio's new deal with Amazon comes with a few perks, including a massive salary increase for all three.
Stocks plunge over China woes: A sign of things to come?Wall Street opened sharply lower on Tuesday morning following reports of a decline in a key metric of the heath of China's manufacturing sector.
American burger consumption stays strongAmericans' have a historic love for burgers and it is not going away any time soon.
Tesla may or may not make money selling electric carsTesla's finances are hidden behind a fog of mystery. We do know that CEO Elon Musk admits that Tesla probably won't be profitable until 2020. However, the question of finances might be missing the point, as many support or oppose Tesla based on other factors.
Farming pioneer Joel Salatin鈥檚 secrets to reconnecting with your foodJoel Salatin is the owner and farmer of Polyface Farms. He advocates taking an active role in local food chains.
Wall Street ends August on down noteThe CBOE Volatility index, known as Wall Street's "fear gauge," rose about 9.14 percent to 28.43, above its long-term average of 20. It spiked to as high as 53.29 last week.
Four reasons early retirement might be financially riskyIn the pursuit of time to relax by the beach, more Americans than ever are planning on retiring early. Here are a view reasons why that pursuit might need to be put on hold for a few more years.
The five worst states for driversA new study from Bankrate.com ranks all fifty states according to "overall experience for drivers." These are the five states that fared the worst. Can you guess which state came out on top (er...bottom)?
Burger customization meets crowdsourcingSouth St. Burger is basing burger ideas on customers' photos of custom burgers, Carl's Jr. and UFC's Ronda Rousey have entered the ring together, and McDonald's is making LTOs local decisions.聽
Six ways regular budget meetings might save your marriageFinances can be a touchy subject. These six tips will help keep you and your significant other on the same page.
Electric car sales booming in China, but not because buyers want themElectric car sales have climbed steadily in recent years thanks certain city vehicle registration requirements, but there still appears to be a significant lack of enthusiasm among Chinese buyers.聽
Avon lady 2.0: Why your Facebook friends keep selling you jewelryA new crop of companies like Stella & Dot, Jamberry, and Scentsy 聽are drawing in women squeezed more than ever by competing work and family pressures. Their appeal lies in the promise of flexible income streams, creative fulfillment, and less rigid boundaries between work and leisure.
Self-driving cars will be commonplace in 5 to 10 years: studyAccording to a new study, drivers are already interested in聽autonomous features like lane keeping assist and adaptive cruise control, and they should warm up to entirely self-driving cars sometime between 2020 and 2025.聽
