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FocusHot new job for middle-class students: manual laborYoung workers are becoming barbers, bookbinders, furniture-makers and jewelers. In the process, they are elevating what, historically, were lowly manual labor jobs into sought-after career paths with cultural cachet.
Summer jobs for teens wane even as research finds big benefitsSummer jobs are still a gateway to vital work habits and opportunities, research shows, but they're much rarer than they used to be. That's especially true for disadvantaged youths who could benefit the most.聽
First LookNetflix subscribers continue to grow, so why is the company borrowing to pay its bills?Netflix logged 5.2 million new subscribers just in the second quarter but projections say it will be a few more years before programming expenses are out of the red.
Will Trump restrain steel imports? Why many in GOP wouldn鈥檛 mind if he did.If the US slaps tariffs or quotas on steel imports, the espoused aim would be to strike a blow against unfair trade practices. But it would showcase a rift in a changing Republican Party 鈥� and shake the global trade system.
First LookUnions and lawmakers press Trump to protect workers in NAFTA talksWith NAFTA negotiations to happen next month, the Trump administration is set to release its priorities within the next 30 days under the 'fast-track' rules.
First LookImprovements to Honda Accord could boost sales after declineHonda says its new Accord brings a new approach to fuel economy, technology, styling, and safety as it charges into a slumping United States sedan market.
Male nurses? Female firefighters? Yes, as career boundaries erode.More women are entering male-dominated career fields, and vice versa, according to new research. That increased fluidity could be a promising step toward equal pay.
First LookBritish gig economy workers want job security in changing workplaceA recent government report concludes the 'dependent contractor' should receive additional protection. Unions are skeptical, saying the report is a feeble response to inequity.
When auto insurance becomes a social-justice questionCar insurance costs notably more in predominantly African-American neighborhoods, studies conclude. In Detroit, the mayor and citizens seek a fix for聽sky-high premiums.
First LookGoogle gets hit with huge fine by EU for its dominance in online searchesThe European Commission found evidence that Google's search results give illegal precedence to its own shopping service over rival services, resulting in a聽record-breaking 2.42 billion-euro fine. Meanwhile, the internet giant is considering an appeal.聽
First LookEurozone economy celebrates growth, though progress not uniformSeveral countries are celebrating steady growth in the eurozone economy, which just experienced its best quarter in six years. Surveys of France and Germany reflect that progress, while Italy, held back by debt and other weaknesses, faces more uncertainties.
Venezuela crisis raises question: When is buying bonds unethical?Goldman Sachs stirred an uproar with a May bond investment in Venezuela鈥檚 state-owned oil company, at a time when citizens there face food shortages and a dictatorial regime.
First LookChinese food regulation sparks disapproval from 37 nationsIn a recent proposal of a WTO regulation regarding foreign food, China asked for an additional inspection guarantee on all imported goods. Those opposed to the regulation say it would affect billions of dollars鈥� worth of products and waste precious resources.聽
As Millennials take leadership roles, it spells change in corporate cultureAs young workers move toward the C-suite, companies are making big changes to retain and nurture them聽鈥撀爁rom moving downtown to better aligning businesses with their values.
First LookUber CEO resigns, company hopes to embrace a new chapter of growthThe world's largest ride-service company attempts to end a string of scandals and avoid further toxic leadership as Uber's CEO Travis Kalanick聽resigns under investor pressure.聽
First LookEU's first disagreement: Who should host newly displaced regulators?The 27 remaining European Union states spar for the first time since the Brexit decision over where banking and medical regulators should be based after leaving London.
With Amazon deal, retailing revolution aims at your dining tableA year ago, 28 percent of Millennials said they sometimes shop for groceries online. This year it's 43 percent. That doesn't spell the end of physical food stores, but times are changing.
First LookGrocery wars: Amazon set to expand its delivery with purchase of Whole FoodsWhole Foods has been struggling to stay competitive in the organic marketplace. Amazon wants to expand its online grocery-delivery markets. Now the online retail giant is buying Whole Foods in a deal valued at about $13.7 billion.
First LookRenters and would-be homeowners face increasingly tough housing market, study findsA report from Harvard University reveals why housing is a growing struggle for homeowners and prospective buyers alike: More people are spending more of their incomes on housing; demand exceeds availability; and high rents prevent would-be buyers from making a down-payment, among other trends.聽
First LookSwiss ingenuity and rising underdogs revealed in 2017 Innovation IndexFor the seventh consecutive year, Switzerland is the most innovative country in the world, according to the 2017 Global Innovation Index. The rankings also showcase the efforts of rising leaders, with India and China climbing three and six spots on the list, respectively.
