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As legacy retailers make deep cuts, Amazon promises 100,000 jobs by mid-2018Within a week of dismal sales and major cuts announced by retailers including Macy's and Sears, Amazon says it's growing in a big way.
First LookEPA questions Fiat Chrysler鈥檚 diesels: A repeat of the VW scandal?The EPA is investigating whether Fiat Chrysler used 'defeat devices' to trick emissions tests for its vehicles, similar to those used on approximately 580,000 Volkswagen cars sold in the US.
The San Diego Chargers are moving back to L.A. Is being a 鈥榤ajor league鈥� city worth it?The economic benefits of sports franchises are usually exaggerated. But some cities love them anyway.
First LookJudge: Exxon must hand over decades of documents in climate change probeExxon CEO Rex Tillerson fielded questions about climate change during Senate confirmation hearings. Meanwhile, his company was ordered to release decades of documents on the topic.
First LookUS foreclosures hit 10-year low: Sign of solidified recovery?The number of US foreclosures declined 14 percent in 2016 and 70 percent since the聽peak of the housing crisis in 2009.聽
6 more VW bosses charged in emissions scandal, including former R&D headOn Wednesday, the six executives were charged with conspiracy to defraud the United States, defraud customers, and violate the Clean Air Act.聽
Too rich to get college aid for your kid, but too poor to pay out of pocket? Here's what to do.If you鈥檙e set on covering your child鈥檚 tuition, you have two options: Get a student loan for parents or tap your home鈥檚 equity, if you have any. Here's how to decide which option is best.
Former Reddit chief now aims to tackle sexism in Silicon ValleyEllen Pao, who unsuccessfully聽sued Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers聽for gender discrimination, joins the Kapor Center for Social Impact.
Vegan leather jackets, personal translator, and 8 more cool tech productsWe looked at all the cool new stuff coming out this year, and rounded up our favorites to help keep you feeling positive about what the future holds.
Why a delay in Affordable Care Act repeal means a delay in tax reformA delay would not only affect health care in the US, it could have significant implications for a big 2017 tax bill.聽
Can Facebook resolve its news problems without losing credibility?The social networking giant announced partnerships Wednesday with The Poynter Institute and other major players in the journalism world.
Why did China wade into the semi-regulated wilds of Bitcoin exchanges?Digital currency trading can be risky for investors, but in China's case, the risk extends to the rest of the economy, too.
First LookAfter auction, is American Apparel still 'American'?The company once famous for its 'designed, cut and sewn in Los Angeles' motto now has a Canadian owner.
First LookCan you really fly to Europe from the West Coast for $69?Iceland's WOW airlines woos American travelers across the Atlantic with cheap air fares.
Here is the scoop on corporate tax reform proposals from House RepublicansThe corporate tax is ripe for reform. The Republican tax reform proposal is an excellent way to kick-start the needed discussion.
First LookWhy Wal-Mart is cutting office jobs, but sparing storesMany iconic retail chains are cutting back these days. But one year after raising the wages of its retail staff, Wal-Mart is instead cutting back at the corporate level.
UN backs higher standards for treatment of farm and research animalsThe United Nations Committee on World Farming Security approved policies聽with broad implications for livestock welfare.聽
Mortgage rates are rising: Why now may be a good time to refinanceIf you鈥檙e thinking about refinancing but are hesitating because of interest rates, there鈥檚 something else to consider that can make a mortgage refinance聽worthwhile: rising property values.- Better service? Why Uber, Lyft could cut NYC taxi fleet by 85 percentA recent study聽suggests that ride-sharing services are so good at what they do, they could reduce New York's massive, roaming fleet of roughly 13,500 taxis significantly.
17 tips to save money on gym memberships and fitness gearWhile it's possible to spend thousands on boutique classes聽and fancy yoga pants, it's also possible to get fit on the cheap.
