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First LookWhat does a British court battle mean for workers' rights in the gig economy?A British plumbing company has lost an appeal over the case of a job-to-job worker, after the Court of Appeals rejected its claim that he was an 'independent contractor.'
Could quinoa, the Inca's 'mother grain,' become a cure for world hunger?A team of scientists have mapped the genome of quinoa, and they say they have found a gene whose manipulation may be able to expand production of the so-called superfood.
Why it could be tough for Trump administration to roll back fuel-economy standardsBecause the Environmental Protection Agency's rule-making follows a prescribed procedure that includes lengthy technical analyses and public input, all of it based on science, eliminating its fuel-economy standards will not be simple, some say.
5 tax tips for gig workers
Creating a budget doesn't have to be scary. Here's step 1.The key is to make sure you鈥檙e spending your income wisely. But that can be difficult if you don鈥檛 have a good grasp on where your money is going.
How much political activity could churches do if Trump can repeal the Johnson Amendment?On one hand, there are curbs that could not be ignored even if the US Congress changed the tax law. On the other, many clergy already engage in some campaigning. And for the most part, the IRS looks the other way.
How to refinance a VA loanThe benefits of a mortgage that鈥檚 backed by the Department of Veterans Affairs continue beyond the day your loan closes.聽
7 things to know about peer-to-peer insurance platformsWith this new model, companies use social technology to allow people to pool their premiums. The pool is tapped into when someone in the circle files a claim. The entire pool of customers can benefit if claims fall short of the revenue in premiums.
First LookAfter sluggish fourth quarter, how can Twitter pick up the pace?To grow its revenue, the company will need to find a way to bring in more ad dollars, as it competes with increasingly visual platforms.
First LookPizza Hut reports slumping sales. Is the love affair with the popular pie over?Pizza Hut struggles to keep up with competitors in a rapidly evolving fast food market.聽
In swipe at Trump's travel ban, Starbucks sells its brand of social responsibilityThe mission of the world's largest coffee chain has long included its social values. But its opposition to President Trump's travel ban comes as other corporations are taking political stands, too.聽
5 landmines ahead for the GOP's corporate tax overhaulTax writers will have to resolve scores of legal and economic problems before enacting GOP's tax plan. Addressing any one will be a complex and time-consuming. Dealing with them all could be a policy nightmare.聽
The fight to save the rusty-patched bumble bee and how you can helpIts population and range have declined by 87 percent. Now, there's a 90 percent probability of extinction for the bee if no action is taken to save it.
How Trump's border tax could raise car prices by thousands of dollarsAlthough the details of a border tax have yet to be worked out, analysts have published preliminary estimates of how it could affect America's auto industry.
First LookFacebook's Sheryl Sandberg expands family leave time for those who mournAre American companies becoming kinder in their family leave policies?
Build an emergency fund or pay down debt? A financial advisor weighs in.Financial advisors often recommend clients build聽an emergency fund and use it only in聽true emergencies. But what about when you spend hundreds of dollars each month to pay down high-interest debt 鈥� is that an emergency?
Do you know about these 4 tax deductions?Most filers know about the biggest deductions, such as children聽or mortgage interest. But there are a few less familiar ones that could help make April 18 a happier day.
First LookWill Macy's become the next store to drop the Ivanka Trump brand?You won't find Donald Trump-brand clothes in Macy's. Some want the same to apply for his daughter's clothing line.
VW diesels that can be fixed to meet emissions standards (and those that can't)So far only a relatively small number of settlement vehicles can be modified to meet emissions standards and stay on the road.
Why you might want to switch your bankSwitching bank accounts can help you more easily manage your money, and in some cases, it can even earn you more of it. Here's how to make the switch is as painless as possible.
