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Sixteen noteworthy food moments in 2016This year food programs have addressed nutrition and food security, food waste has been measured, and a growing group of young leaders have聽worked to improve the global food system.
Could a woman鈥檚 suicide bring changes to Japan's workaholic culture?Thousands of Japanese workers die each year from health issues related to long work schedules. The prime minister is pushing to reform the system, but its deep ties to cultural norms could prove challenging.聽
January's 'Holiday Hangover' is the best day for sales you never knew aboutEvery year on the first post-holiday workday prices on everything from fitness items to jewelry plummet and online sales skyrocket. We're calling it the聽Holiday Hangover聽sale. Here's when it's happening and what to buy.
Ten tax policy issues to watch in 2017Making tax policy predictions for 2017 is especially perilous, given the uncertainties surrounding the incoming administration鈥檚 fiscal agenda. But since there is a good chance Congress will enact a major tax bill this year, here are ten key issues to watch.
Uber moves self-driving fleet to Arizona after program shut down in CaliforniaIn mid-December, Uber added San Francisco to the list of cities where the company is testing self-driving prototypes. However, the ride-sharing giant on Thursday said it was moving the prototypes to Phoenix.
The hidden factors that determine your life insurance rateAge, gender, and desired amount of聽coverage are the factors that matter most in policy cost. But these elements are only the tip of the pricing iceberg.
Ten New Year鈥檚 resolutions for your walletLove or hate New Year鈥檚 resolutions, there probably are a few you could stand to make for your wallet鈥檚 sake.
'Women鈥檚 work' jobs keep millions of women in poverty, report findsOf the millions of people in the US working low-wage jobs, the majority are women, an聽Oxfam America and Institute for Women鈥檚 Policy Research report found.
Eight things you'll need to hibernate your way through winterBears do it, bees do it, squirrels and snakes do it, so why聽can't we all just sleep, snuggle and hide out inside until April?聽Well, we kind of can.
Look for credit card late fees to rise in 2017If 鈥減ay credit card bills on time鈥� isn鈥檛 on your New Year鈥檚 resolution list, maybe it should be. In 2017, more issuers may bump up your credit card late fees, which already run well above $30.
How can couples deal with income differences?Income gaps between partners are more common than parity. Only a quarter of married couples had annual earnings no more than $4,999 apart in 2015.
Sell your extra event tickets using these 10 simple stepsYou bought tickets for a game or show that was months ahead. Now that it's closer on the calendar, you have a more pressing commitment. Here's what to do.
How a group in Kenya is preserving its pollinatorsThe Ogiek tribe聽is trying to revive the Mau Forest of Eastern Kenya聽by planting new trees and working with the Kenya Forest Service聽to protect what鈥檚 left.
How to pick the perfect parkaA great parka can keep you dry and warm, no matter the weather. We look at different price points, materials, and constructions.
California lives up to its threat; forces Uber's self-driving cars off the roadCalifornia has dealt with the issue of self-driving cars, and other companies are playing by the proper rules. Uber should do the same.
Five New Year鈥檚 resolutions for small business ownersAs a small business owner, you can use the new year to tackle things you鈥檝e been putting off or try new ideas for your business.聽
Volkswagen agrees to pay 'substantial compensation' to 80,000 US vehicle ownersThe automaker reached an agreement Thursday to compensate the owners of about 80,000 diesel vehicles found to have cheated emissions standards.
Trump鈥檚 team considers a 5 percent tariff on imports: How serious?President-elect Donald Trump鈥檚 transition team has discussed combating the trade deficit by imposing across-the-board tariffs on imports, say media reports. But the drastic move could hinder economic growth and spell trouble for the US abroad.
Here's why you've been hanging drapes wrong your entire lifeHanging drapes isn't exactly rocket science, but it's not for the faint of heart, either. A well-hung window treatment can completely transform a room, and a poorly-hung treatment can completely ruin one.- First LookUber vs. California: What's an autonomous vehicle, really?Uber has pulled its self-driving cars from California after challenging the state's requirements for testing autonomous vehicles, arguing that its vehicles are not truly autonomous.
