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First LookNBA channels efforts to hire more women into high power positionsThough the NBA receives high marks for its racial hiring practices, it does significantly worse when it comes to hiring women. But that may change as the organization looks to hire more women as leaders.聽
Concerned about Trump-family tax gaming? His law may prompt others to dodge.Concerns have flared about Trump-family gaming of the US tax system. It鈥檚 an issue that goes way beyond the president, but experts say his tax-cut act has made aggressive tax avoidance more likely.
A 'Trump doctrine' on trade? He's anti-globalist but still wants deals.President Trump cut a trade deal with South Korea and now one with Mexico and Canada. With Japan or Europe possibly next, some patterns are emerging. Factories aren't the only priority.
First LookHotels try out home-sharing to compete with Airbnb and the gig economyAs Airbnb grows around the world, hotels have recognized that some travelers prefer the personal touches of a home over a cookie-cutter hotel room. Through new partnerships global hotel chains are trying out home-sharing themselves, to varying levels of success.
First LookAs hiring tightens, Amazon hikes minimum wage to $15 an hourIn response to a more competitive hiring process, Amazon has raised hourly wages for 350,000 workers across the United States. Recent figures show聽hiring and wages in the US have grown at their fastest pace in nine years, but some say they aren't rising fast enough.
Behind tariff chaos, a world rethinking trade tiesWill President Trump's "America First" make America last in the world of trade? Hardly. But a聽move by China this week signals how other nations are seeking to diversify their trade at a time when ties with the United States are stressed.
First LookSEC's complaint against Elon Musk reveals the risk of tweets
Can that iPhone be fixed? Consumers seek the 鈥榬ight to repair.鈥�In a throwaway culture of increasingly complex goods 鈥� from smartphones to tractors 鈥� a battle pits consumer freedom against manufacturer control of sensitive parts and technology.
With an eye on rising rents, cities start to regulate AirbnbDoes the home-sharing website Airbnb feed a shortage of long-term rental housing? We look at the gig economy balance of small-business freedom and government oversight.
First LookFor US manufacturers, tariffs offer little chance of past productivityPresident Trump has levied tariffs on billions of dollars of Chinese goods in a bid to protect American industries. But many producers know the policy won't change an already globalized economy.聽
First LookCities battle their states over paid sick leave policySince 2015, more than 20 cities have approved measures requiring companies to provide workers with paid sick leave. But opposition on the state-level remains, and lawmakers are not hesitant to push back.聽
Monitor BreakfastChamber of Commerce opposes a trade war. But can it deter Trump?Tom Donohue of the US Chamber reveals the complexity in how American businesses view Trump鈥檚 confrontation with China. Donohue agrees concerns are urgent, but says trade war is 鈥渂iggest threat鈥� to economy.
Ten years later: Are we readier to counter a Lehman-style crash?The financial crisis resulted in a deep recession. We wondered: Has it also prompted economists to change their views on how crises happen?
Ten years after banking crisis, Americans still feel ripplesThe financial crisis that erupted 10 years ago is a reminder of linkages and interdependence. Global investors became the spark, yet lasting impacts still linger for many Americans.
Beyond Alex Jones: Twitter and Facebook face heat over alleged biasConservative complaints of biased social media giants have reached a crescendo.聽Are Twitter and Facebook faltering on the task of balancing free speech with transparent standards of responsible discourse?
First Look201K new jobs added in the US while unemployment stays steadyA Labor Department report states that American employers added 201,000 jobs in August, while the unemployment rate remains at 3.9 percent, suggesting that policy changes made by the Trump administration have not slowed economic growth.
First LookBanks turn to robots and refreshments at the branch to build brand loyaltyAs customers increasingly use their smartphones for their banking needs, branches聽are offering everything from art exhibits to free wifi to keep up the foot traffic. While branches are costly to maintain financial institutions feel they are vital for customer service.聽
First LookMore US companies jump into social and political debatesNike received kudos and criticism on Monday after releasing an advertisement that referred to former NFL player Colin Kaepernick's controversial police brutality protests. From Patagonia to Starbucks, retailers are increasingly making public statements on social issues.
First LookInternet behemoth Amazon joins Apple, now worth $1 trillionThe internet retailer's new market value signals its increasing control over huge swathes of the US economy. Following Apple's push past the $1 trillion cap last month, Amazon's foray into health care and brick-and-mortar retail is a harbinger of more change to come.聽
US-Mexico trade deal raises worker hopes on both sides of borderA widespread concern is that globalization favors big business over worker interests. Leaders in the United States and Mexico say their new trade deal moves in a new direction.聽
