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EPA to study whether its emissions tests are vulnerable to cheatingThe Environmental Protection Agency's internal watchdog announced plans to confirm the agency's ability to do the job it's charged with.
Americans now drink more bottled water than soda: What has changed?For the first time, bottled water surpassed sugary drinks as the largest beverage category in the United States.
Why sales of Ivanka Trump products surged in FebruaryIvanka Trump might not be having much luck with her childcare proposal, but the fashion line she founded in 2007 had a good month.
Five questions about future of electric cars under Trump administrationAmong the things to consider are the future of incentives, infrastructure, and legislation encouraging the adoption of zero-emission vehicles, primarily electric cars.
Ten favorite personal-finance booksGreat advice for the financial stages of life.
Here鈥檚 why mobile payment is worth consideringA key reason consumers hesitate to adopt mobile payments, like Apple Pay and Android Pay,聽is fear over security.聽But your mobile wallet is arguably the safest way to pay, and it offers a few benefits to boot.
Help wanted: Workers finally benefit as labor shortage expandsFrom cake decorators in Boston to farmhands in California, rising employment offers new opportunities to switch jobs and earn higher pay. Some economists expect wage growth to accelerate. 聽
Widespread jobs gains point to 'exceedingly healthy' labor marketFebruary job gains surpassed expectations, with all sectors of the economy, excluding retail and utilities, expanding payrolls.
What pushed Radio Shack into bankruptcy?After two years of unsuccessful turnaround efforts, RadioShack filed for its second bankruptcy on Wednesday, citing poor mobile sales.聽
In light of image problems, Uber tries the humility gameUber CEO Travis Kalanick's聽'ask for forgiveness, not permission' leadership style set a tone that appears to have infiltrated the entire company and drawn criticism from the outside. Recently, Uber has tried to reverse course by playing the humility game. Is it working?
Here are 12 easy moves to cut your tax billIn many cases, you'll need to itemize rather than take the standard deduction in order to use聽these strategies, but the extra effort may be worth it.
Tomato pickers win higher pay. Can other workers use their strategy?Florida鈥檚 tomato pickers took on some of the country鈥檚 biggest retailers and fast-food chains 鈥� and won, transforming working conditions in the tomato fields. Now they and their allies are trying to take the fight to new fields and new industries.聽
First LookLyft expands its market as Uber staggers under controversiesLyft is introducing its service in new cities around the United States, as Uber's market share ticks downward.
Why EPA's science and tech office no longer has 'science' in its missionIts mission statement used to describe an agency responsible for developing 'sound, science-based standards.'聽But the word 'science' has recently vanished.
Tips on meeting your savings goalsSetting clear goals can motivate you to take action, focus on what鈥檚 important, and steer clear of overspending.
Five tools to help your small business run more efficientlyWhether you鈥檙e looking for a digital platform to manage projects, or simply to share files, the tools that work for a corporation may be not be right for your 25-employee startup.
Here are the nuts and bolts of the GOP health planIn addition to major revisions to Medicaid and other parts of the health care system, the new American Health Care Act proposes a number of changes to tax law. Here's what they are.
First LookNike unveils athletic hijab: Social statement or business savvy?The athletic company has drawn praise from Muslim athletes who say they have too long been ignored by sportswear makers. But not everyone is as impressed by the company's latest product line.
First LookJob market surge: What's behind the February boom?According to a survey from ADP, February private payrolls grew by 298,000 jobs, far beyond economists' expectations for the month.
First LookLittle girl with a big message: Bronze statue tells Wall St. 'SHE makes a difference'A statue of a little girl standing defiant in the path of Wall Street's iconic charging bull appeared in Lower Manhattan early Tuesday morning, as part of an advertising campaign with a broader message.
