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United to compensate people on flight when man dragged offA Chicago city council committee will be holding a hearing on the incident, while the passenger has asked the airline and the city to preserve evidence in the case -- often the first steps towards a lawsuit.
Millennial homebuyers, faced with a tight market and heavy debt, still forge aheadMore Millennials are diving into the homeownership market as the economy stabilizes. However, with low inventory and rising prices, they will face intense competition this year in the housing market.聽
Why United Airlines fiasco resonated with so manySome people saw implicit racism. Some were outraged at the lack of humanity and fairness. But the video of a passenger being forcibly removed also speaks to the boiling frustration many Americans have toward the corporate class.
Could an activist investor save Whole Foods?Jana Partners seeks to give the organic grocery chain's operations and management a much-needed shakeup.
'Food deserts' sprout groceries that nourish people 鈥� and communitiesA twist: Experts find that adding supermarkets to bring fresh foods to low-income urban neighborhoods aren't a panacea for obesity. But it's progress all the same.
Are Americans ready to get on board with tax reform? Not so much.So far, the early debate over a 2017 tax bill has been an inside-the-Beltway game. But what will happen once the tax debate gets out of Washington? Will it engage a highly polarized and often-confused public?
First LookUnited Airlines feels heat over passenger eviction. How often do travelers get bumped against their will?It's not unusual for airlines to offer travel vouchers to encourage people to give up their seats, and there are no rules for the process.聽
Can't pay your taxes? Six ways to cope.File on time, and pay what you can.聽
US coal consumption is still dropping. How could a call to bring coal back work?Coal consumption in the US dropped for the third year in a row. But international demand for the energy source could breathe new life and stability into the industry.聽
Here are 7 ways to make your Passover seder more sustainableThese tips can help observers celebrate this important Jewish holiday while keeping in line with environmental values and while supporting a sustainable food system.
Answers to those relentless questions about how card use affects your credit scoreTo test how various credit-card actions affect credit scores in real life, NerdWallet and credit-reporting firm Equifax teamed up to analyze anonymized data on聽tens of thousands of people over time.
After robust start to 2017, US hiring sputters in MarchWhile March鈥檚 employment results were disappointing, they don鈥檛 signal that the nation's long-running pattern of job growth has ended. Instead some economists point to a potential factor: weird weather.
Hyundai, Kia recall 1.2 million vehicles to prevent premature engine failureThe engines in some of those vehicles may have an increased likelihood of stalling, which could dramatically increase the risk of accidents.
Mexico looks beyond the US for corn importsMexico is by far the largest buyer of American corn, but concern over the renegotiation of NAFTA could prompt Mexico to reduce ties with US agriculture.聽
How the American South could prevent the revival of jobs in the 'Rust Belt'President Trump has promised to bring back industrial jobs to the US Rust Belt. But industrial growth in states filled with his own supporters, such Alabama, Mississippi, and the Carolinas, may present the biggest roadblocks for revitalizing the economy in other parts of the country.
If no one is behind the wheel in an autonomous car crash, who pays?聽If a self-driving car makes a mistake that results in a crash, is the rider in the car at fault? How insurance agencies may navigate the changing landscape of the auto industry.
First LookComcast unveils mobile phone service as customers turn away from cableComcast announced Thursday it would offer a mobile service to its customers in an attempt to capture users who stream entertainment and news on the go.聽
Three ways women can close the retirement gapWomen, on average, have 401(k) balances that are 50 percent lower than men's. Here's how to start closing the gap.
Amid court battles for Uber drivers, a bill to make tipping easier could bring worthwhile changeA California bill could provide an easy boost to drivers' wages as the rideshare company addresses larger legal concerns. It's a move that could benefit workers across the gig economy.聽
Payless becomes latest victim of retail decline. Can it make a comeback?Payless ShoeSource announced Tuesday that it has filed for bankruptcy and plans to close 400 underperforming locations.聽
