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First LookWho is the Japanese billionaire who met with Donald Trump?Masayoshi Son wants to invest $50 billion in American startups and help create 50,000 jobs.
Might the car you drive be driving up your car insurance rates?To the insurance companies, pricing is all about risk. So if you drive a luxury sports car, you are probably going to pay more than someone who drives a Toyota Camry.
IKEA announces generous parental leave policy for all workersOnly 12 percent聽of private-sector workers in the United States have access to paid parental leave through their employers. The scope of IKEA's plan, and its availability to lower-wage hourly workers, is especially rare.
Automation doesn't always kill jobs. Sometimes, it adds them.Automation has taken away millions of American jobs. But the booming aerospace industry shows how the story about automation is nuanced.聽
A tax cut in exchange for more federal debt? Some taxpayers consider the tradeoff.It is a good bet that Congress will cut taxes next year. A small, informal survey of a few taxpayers offers insight on how it would affect some Americans.
After Trump's win, AutoNation stops fixing recalled carsIn the wake of headline-dominating recalls from General Motors and Takata, and more than a little public pressure, America's largest car retailer vowed to fix every recalled used car on its lots. Now, AutoNation has reneged on its promise.
2017 Dodge Challenger GT with all-wheel drive makes its debutThe 2017 Dodge Challenger GT is the first two-door American muscle car with all-wheel drive.
Record number of corporations earn perfect score for LGBT-friendly policies517 companies earned a perfect score in the 2017 Human Rights Campaign聽Corporate Equality Index, marking a record high for the annual list.聽
How to hire a great wedding photographer when you're on a budgetIf you do your research and ask the right questions, you can find an awesome, affordable photographer to capture your special day.
I was aboard the first commercial flight from Miami to Havana since 1961Before my plane聽took off last week, it had been 55 long years since a commercial flight from Miami landed in Havana.聽
First LookCourt rules that Germany must pay utilities for nuclear shutdownGermany accelerated the shutdown of nuclear plants in 2011, following the Fukushima meltdown. Though the move met with public approval, Germany's highest court ruled Tuesday that the utilities are entitled to compensation.
Carmakers howl about fuel economy rules, but regularly beat them. Why?This is the fourth consecutive year automakers have exceeded government standards, even as consumers flock to less-efficient SUVs.聽Their exceptional performance may lie in a combination of technology, and the way regulations are written.
Credit cards and divorce: What you should knowDivorce can be a messy and stressful thing in one's life. If you mix in credit cards into the equation, things get even more complicated.
The seven best apps for holiday shoppingThese free mobile apps can help you find deals, manage your shopping list or even locate your car in a crowded parking lot.
First LookAmazon's new grocery store to make shopping feel like shopliftingThe online retail giant is testing a grocery store model that has no cashiers or checkout lines.
Hatchimals are the hottest toys of 2016. Here's how to find one.Be prepared to pay more (sometimes a lot more) than retail price, and watch out for scams. Otherwise, be prepared to wait for a Hatchimal until January.聽
First LookOPEC cut pushes oil prices up to 16-month highThe price of crude oil rose Monday morning, after OPEC decided last week to cut overall oil production in an attempt to stabilize the market.
California's state retirement program illustrates need for federal reformCalifornia will soon enroll millions of its private sector workers in a state-managed savings program. It's a good start in increasing access to retirement planning, but it faces limits that would be better served on the national level. 聽
How tech can give the restaurant industry a boostForty-one percent of consumers have downloaded a restaurant's mobile app, and it's becoming an important way for diners to look at menus, order food, and more.聽
2017 Chevrolet Camaro is an improvement on a classicWe named the Camaro SS the Motor Authority Best Car to Buy for 2016. For 2017, the best gets better.
