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Could tobacco companies quit making traditional cigarettes?Amid declines in smoking and tightening regulations, companies may consider dropping traditional cigarettes entirely in favor of newer technologies, like e-cigarettes.聽Still, health experts remain skeptical of the alleged benefits behind the newer products.
First LookBig Mac creator, Michael 'Jim' Delligatti, diesMichael 'Jim' Delligatti, the creator of McDonald's popular Big Mac burger, helped launch a diversification of McDonald's menu.
Americans feel guilty about food waste, but still throw away foodA new study found that 53 percent of respondents recognize that food waste is a problem. Many said they throw away food because of safety concerns that may be unfounded.
First LookWhy didn鈥檛 these companies know they were advertising on Breitbart?Companies often don't know where their ads end up appearing. Sometimes they follow a user around the Internet, to whatever sites they visit.
First LookCould Trump replicate his Carrier deal to help other factory workers, too?While the announcement could play favorably among the president-elect's political base, economic experts say it should not be seen as a viable fix for larger-scale problems.
Ten perfect gifts for the teachers in your lifeBecause I was a teacher, friends with kids often ask me what to get their children's teachers. So聽I asked a few of my former colleagues about the most memorable gifts they鈥檝e received to come up with a list of top 10.
Enacting the Trump fiscal agenda won't be easyThe stock market has been ebullient since President-elect Donald Trump鈥檚 victory. Many financial experts are expecting quick congressional approval of infrastructure and defense spending and tax cuts.聽I would not spend the money yet, says one economist.
Ten essential banking terms you need to knowWith banking and finance such an important part of our daily lives, taking the time to learn some new banking phrases 聽鈥� or understand old ones better聽鈥� could yield profitable results.
2017 Honda CR-V improves on the standard bearer for crossoversThe latest Honda CR-V redesign takes the best-selling crossover in America and improves on every attribute.聽
President-elect Trump: Save the CFPBHuge swaths of the credit and debt industries, including credit bureaus, collection agencies and payday lenders, operated with little government oversight.聽Then the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was born.
Strong consumer spending, holiday sales bode well for the economyRecord-breaking online sales on Black Friday and Cyber Monday helped fan the flames of a consumer economy that's been heating up in back half of 2016.聽
First LookPatagonia to donate record-breaking Black Friday proceedsThe popular outdoor clothing manufacturer announced early last week that 100 percent of its Black Friday sales would go to environmental nonprofits, in what customers dubbed a 'fundraiser for the Earth.'
First LookUber drivers join national strike for higher payUber drivers plan to sit idle in city centers in order to emphasize their growing importance in daily transportation, demand higher wages, and boost their employment status.
First LookWorkers nationwide to strike over low wages during 'Day of Disruption'Low-wage and non-union workers in airports and fast-food restaurants nationwide are planning strikes on Tuesday as part of a protest to call for higher minimum wages.
Colorado鈥檚 ballot battle over health care may be the first of manyIn Colorado, voters overwhelmingly rejected the idea of paying higher taxes for better access to health care.聽
First LookWTO: Washington state offered Boeing illegal tax breaksThe World Trade Organization ruled that聽Washington state undermined fair competition by giving Boeing illegal tax subsidies that are likely wort billions of dollars.聽
The five best times to buy a car (including now)New model rollouts, carmakers鈥� redesign schedules and other events can uncover bargains for those who can read the tea leaves of the auto market.
The challenge of tracking progress of UN's development goals: dataTo measure progress on its global development goals, the UN has to figure out how to produce and analyze聽an unprecedented amount of data.
Electric car 'datathon' to be hosted by White House todayThe Obama Administration will make at least one more push to promote聽electric聽cars as it enters its final two months.
BMW plans to extend range on the i3 鈥� but can it calm 'range anxiety'?The i3 reportedly will have substantially more range than the current version of the electric minicar. But electric vehicles have consistently accounted for less than 1 percent of total vehicle sales.聽
