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Murdoch's bid to buy Sky TV: What that means for British mediaRupert Murdoch's 21st Century Fox has agreed to take over Sky, the companies said Wednesday. The deal raises concerns about the Murdochs' control over British media.
Credit cards or cash: Which is better for overseas travel?It's wise to carry both, but there are聽certain considerations one should make before deciding which one to use and when.
First LookUber vs. California DMV: legal showdown over self-driving carsThe California Department of Motor Vehicles has ordered Uber to shut down its new self-driving car service in San Francisco, saying the ride-hailing company did not obtain the proper permit.聽
What the Fed rate hike means for student loansUnless you have student loans with variable interest rates, you can rest easy.聽
How one man saved $2,000 on holiday shoppingPlanning ahead and keeping track of sales can save you a bundle.聽
Takata airbag recall now affecting your favorite fancy sports carsA mass recall of Takata airbags involves nearly 50 million units, and that number could climb even higher in the near future.聽
Fed rate hike: What does it mean for mortgage rates?Current and future homeowners, don't panic.聽The biggest moves in mortgage rates have likely already happened 鈥� and the Fed had nothing to do with them.
Why more companies are supporting transparency about climate impactsCompanies need to come clean to investors about climate change impacts on their businesses, a panel that advises G20 countries said Wednesday. The 31 companies and investors who form that task force have already backed the recommendations.
First LookAmazon drone makes its first commercial delivery. Will more follow?Drones will deliver Amazon packages to select customers near Cambridge, England. But other countries' regulations might prevent drone delivery from going mainstream anytime soon.聽
First LookUber tests California laws with driverless cars in San FranciscoThe California Department of Motor Vehicles instructed Uber to acquire permits to test its self-driving cars, but the company has said it's not obligated to do so.聽
Retirement anxiety? Three tips to save more in 2017.Americans are wrapping up the year feeling pretty dismal about their retirement savings, according to a new survey from NerdWallet.聽But there鈥檚 still time to sing a more positive tune, and you can use the momentum of the New Year to help you.
When should you get your child a bank account?Personal banking has become more convenient than ever, making it possible for parents who open accounts for their children to monitor their activity, and to teach them sound financial habits whenever they feel ready.
First LookCould a Colorado tax case raise fees for online shopping?The US Supreme Court rejected a case Monday that could encourage more states to collect sales taxes from online purchases.
Soda taxes do more than discourage consumptionThese taxes can also improve the health and economic wellbeing of communities, found public health experts from Harvard University.
The 10 best cities for first-time homebuyersThese US cities are perfect for people taking the homeownership plunge based on affordability, livability, and price stability.
Elon Musk, other Silicon Valley execs to meet with Trump todayThe Tesla CEO will join top executives from Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, and more in a meeting with the president-elect, according to reports. Most of the tech industry did not back Trump in his successful bid for the presidency.聽
How do New York-area airports rank on ease of holiday travel?When New Yorkers head out of town for the holidays, they have three major airports to choose from: John F. Kennedy, LaGuardia, and Newark. Unfortunately, none offer a great travel experience.- Have liberal states won America's tax experiment?For years, conservatives have been telling us that a healthy, business-friendly economy depends on low taxes, few regulations, and low wages. Liberal public policy expert Robert Reich explores if they're right.
Building a better soda taxThe negative health effects of consuming sugar are a principal rationale for the new soda taxes. But the taxes have a design weakness: Instead of taxing sugar, they target drink volume.
Ten facts about healthy soilFranklin Roosevelt鈥檚 statement, 'The nation that destroys its soil destroys itself,' is as true today as it was 75 years ago.
