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Can a 'soda tax' really curb consumption?US communities have been trying for several years to levy soda taxes in the name of good health. Soda purchases are falling, and there is some evidence that people are buying different drinks without an extra tax.
Ham it up! A guide to the ultimate Easter food.No Easter celebration is complete without a juicy slice of ham. Here's your complete primer on how to choose, buy, 聽and prepare your ham for Easter Sunday.聽
As drought rages, California farmers find ways to conserve waterCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown has imposed water use restrictions for the first time in the state's history.聽The drought鈥檚 impact on California agriculture has placed a spotlight on the importance of investment in the land-grant universities, which have a tradition as centers agricultural research and knowledge.聽
Half of Apple Pay users have used it just once: reportApple Pay launched in the fall of last year, and adoption of the mobile payment tool has been impressive. But an estimated 48 percent of Apple Pay's 12 million users have only used it one time, according to a study from Phoenix Marketing International.聽
US jobless claims down while trade deficit narrows, according to Labor Dept.The bullish labor market tone was also underscored by news that more people are coming off the unemployment benefits rolls.
'Dynamic' new Honda Civic debuts at 2015 New York Auto Show2016 is shaping up to be a great year for the Honda Civic thanks to new models coming soon to the US. Honda promises the new Civic Type R will be 'flat out, the most dynamic, the most technologically advanced and the most refined and stylish Civic we鈥檝e ever made.'
McDonald's will raise pay, add benefits for 90,000 workersMcDonald's聽says it's raising pay for workers at its company-owned US restaurants on the heels of聽several other major companies, including Wal-Mart, that have announced wage hikes as the economy has picked up. McDonald's owns about 10 percent of its restaurants in the US.聽
Arkansas governor stalls religious freedom bill. Is Wal-Mart to thank?Arkansas governor Asa Hutchinson asked state lawmakers Wednesday to rework or recall a religious freedom bill similar to the inflammatory religious freedom legislation signed in Indiana last week. Arkansas鈥� business interests, including Wal-Mart, came out in force against the bill earlier this week.
No April Fool's joke, these are the best and worst things to buy this monthApril showers mean more time shopping for the best deals online.聽From early spring apparel sales to Tax Day freebies, here is what's in store this April for the smart shopper.
What will the Apple Watch's resale value be?The Apple Watch won't be released until later this month, but the resale market is already gearing up.聽The retail price for a new Apple Watch will span a huge range across the 38 models available.
Why pro baseball players will earn an average of $4 million-plus this yearFueled by the largest two-year growth in more than a decade, the average Major League Baseball salary projects to be about $4.25 million, according to the AP study.- Amazon Dash: Press a button, place an orderAmazon Dash, rolled out Tuesday, is a physical button with adhesive and a hook bearing the logo of a particular product.聽Available to Amazon Prime members, Dash lets the user simply press the button to place an order for that product to be delivered with free two-day shipping.
Cards Against Humanity creates a STEM scholarship for womenThe makers of Cards Against Humanity, the gleefully offensive party game, announced Monday that they're creating a scholarship for women seeking degrees in science, technology, engineering, and math fields. The scholarship will be funded with the proceeds from a new pack of cards for the game.聽
The rise of the working poor and the non-working richDespite myths to the contrary,聽a large and growing share of the nation鈥檚 poor work full time 鈥� sometimes 60 or more hours a week 鈥� yet still don鈥檛 earn enough to lift themselves and their families out of poverty. Meanwhile, a large and growing portion of the super-rich have never broken a sweat.聽
Cesar Chavez Day: celebrating farmworkersCesar Chavez Day on March 31 celebrates the legacy聽of one of the most influential activists聽in American history. Chavez spend his career empowering his fellow farmworkers, a group that is still struggling for improved working conditions and living wages.聽
What is Tidal, and can it replace Spotify and Pandora?Artist-owned and subscription-only, the new music streaming service aims to challenge Silicon Valley-based companies and their stake in the music industry. Can it compete with current business models?
Silk Road investigators charged with stealing bitcoin during probeTwo former federal agents have been accused of stealing large amounts of bitcoin during their investigation of Silk Road, the now-defunct dark web marketplace. The charges, combined with an earlier conviction of Silk Road's founder, have helped dispel the myth that bitcoin is untraceable.
Tax refund on the way? Ten ways to spend it wisely.Tax season is underway, and an estimated 8 of 10 filers will get a refund this year. Using you tax refund to pay off debts and bills should be top priority, but if your finances are in order, consider treating yourself to a vacation, exercise equipment, or new electronics.聽
Charter and Bright House form the latest big cable unionCharter Communications said Tuesday that it would buy Bright House Networks in a cash-and-stock-deal valued at $10.4 billion to expand in Florida.聽Bright House has about 2 million video customers in central Florida, and Charter stock surged on the deal Tuesday Morning.聽
Audi A4: 2016 model with interior leakedThe Audi A4 sedan for 2016聽will be Audi鈥檚 second model to ride on the lightweight MLB Evo platform that debuted in the 2016 Q7 SUV.聽A debut for the new A4 in its sedan bodystyle will likely take place at the 2015 Frankfurt Auto聽Show in September.
