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First LookChinese company Tencent picks up five percent of TeslaChina is the world's largest auto market and Tencent is one of Asia's largest tech companies 鈥� a powerful set of credentials to team up with Tesla.
First LookHockey champions join soccer champions in battle for fair payThe defending world champion US women鈥檚 hockey team is currently involved in a stand-off with USA Hockey over a compensation and wage dispute.- First LookCiting a proposal for tougher taxi standards, Uber withdraws from DenmarkA proposal that would require taxicabs and cars for hire to have seat occupancy sensors and meters has prompted the ride-hailing company to shut down its services in Denmark.
First LookWhy a 94-year-old McDonald's employee is celebrating 44 years on the jobAlthough she represents the extreme end of a trend, Loraine Maurer is not alone in postponing retirement and continuing to enjoy the world of work.- First LookAmazon just bought the Middle East's biggest online retailerAmazon is expanding its influence in the Middle East with the acquisition of Dubai-based retailer聽Souq.com.
The ExplainerWhy this isn't your grandma's housing marketHome prices are rising to pre-recession levels, and there are more new homes selling, too. Yet the housing supply is not meeting demand in some regions, which is raising prices too high for certain buyers.
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?
