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First LookIran sanctions US companies: Will that hurt?Following sanctions issued by the Trump administration, Iran recently announced their own set of sanctions against United States-based companies, further complicating diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Use your tax refund to spring clean your financesTax season is a natural time to think about your finances, and a tax refund can be a big help in achieving your near- and far-term goals. Here are four practical steps you can take.聽- First LookTeens barred from United flight for wearing leggingsA pair of teenage girls flying under a special pass program were prevented from boarding a United Airlines flight Sunday for failing to meet the airline's dress code, prompting accusations of a double standard.聽
Self-driving Uber tests on hold after Arizona crashUber鈥檚 prototype was found not responsible for the crash, but聽further testing will be on hold until the incident is fully investigated
GameStop closures: Is this the end of brick-and-mortar video game shops?The video game retailer will close at least 150 of its stores in 2017, as blockbuster titles are now available in big-box stores, on Amazon, and downloadable through consoles.聽- Uber has had a terrible month. Can it recover?Saturday鈥檚 crash involving one of the ride-hailing company鈥檚 self-driving automobiles capped-off a tough 30 or so days for the ride-hailing startup.
After 11 years of free service, Twitter considers premium subscription: Why?聽Twitter said Thursday it is considering a paid premium subscription version of its Tweetdeck, looking for a new potential avenue of income.聽
What Cadbury chocolates reveal about BrexitEven with Brexit on the horizon, the iconic chocolate company is committed to staying in Britain. But if Cadbury聽can't boost productivity, higher prices and smaller products may be coming.- What Cadbury chocolates reveal about BrexitEven with Brexit on the horizon, the iconic chocolate company is committed to staying in Britain. But if Cadbury聽can't boost productivity, higher prices and smaller products may be coming.
First LookAmazon聽drone delivers sunscreen: Will this be the future?The online retailer's delivery drone made its public debut in the United States on Monday.
First LookObamacare repeal fails: Will Mnuchin tax reforms fare better?After an effort to 'repeal and replace' Obamacare fell through on Friday, the White House is looking ahead to tax reform. Why Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin seems optimistic.
Will US workers lose jobs to robots? Mnuchin says no, report says yesNearly 40 percent of US jobs are at risk of being taken over by robots within about 15 years, a new report by consultancy firm PwC said on Friday. But Treasury聽Secretary聽Steve Mnuchin says he is not worried.聽
Germany's Haribo gummi bears will soon be wearing a 'Made in USA' labelHaribo, the German candymaker famous for its bow tie-wearing gold bear mascot, said on Thursday that it has acquired property in southeastern Wisconsin as its first North American facility.
For better school lunches, make them part of the lesson planSchool lunches have improved drastically in recent years, but educators should consider planning units that include the school cafeteria. When children learn about Japan, why not serve edamame and chicken teriyaki?
Virgin America to disappear: What that says about airline travelThe Virgin America planes, with its iconic pink-and-purple lighting, will soon disappear, its merger partner Alaska Airlines said on Wednesday.聽
First LookStarbucks says it will add 240,000 jobs by 2021, with programs for teens, vets, refugeesThe coffee company says it will open 3,400 new stores by 2021, creating 68,000 jobs in the US alone.
First LookAT&T and others, unhappy about extremist videos, are pulling ads from GoogleGoogle has vowed an overhaul of its practices after major advertisers threatened to pull their business appearing next to 'hate talk' videos on Google's YouTube site.
First LookCould this be the end of Sears and Kmart? Parent company raises red flag.Once a hallmark of the post-World War II consumer boom,聽Sears hasn't turned a profit since 2011.
How millennials can learn from boomers' retirement planning mistakesOn average, the baby boomer generation is significantly under-saved for retirement.聽It鈥檚 not too late for millennials to change way we think about retirement so we can avoid making the same mistakes that our parents鈥� generation did.
Are you a speed shopper or browser? New Target stores to accommodate bothYears after the start of the e-commerce revolution, American shoppers don't just want web options 鈥� they want it all online and in stores, and all at the same time. Retail giants are racing to keep up.
