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鈥楽hould you exist?鈥� Billionaires face rising criticism alongside rising power.Money talks in a capitalist society. But amid rising inequality, some Americans are wondering whether there is such a thing as being too wealthy.
First LookDow drops 1,000 points as virus fear spreads beyond ChinaThe Dow Jones Industrial Average fell more than 1,000 points Monday amid the spread of coronavirus cases beyond China. Investors are signaling concern about the potential threat to global business.聽
How coal mine waste could help build your next phoneTo the coal mining industry, cleaning acid drainage is a burden. Some researchers see the mine waste as a possible source of now-scarce minerals.
First a trade war. Now coronavirus. The roller coaster life of a US farmer.A U.S.-China trade deal allays Farm Belt worries, but coronavirus and swine flu in China are also affecting exports for farmers like Andy Stickel.
Four-day workweek: Why idea of shorter hours gains supportTechnology can make us feel busier than ever. But in theory it can liberate. Labor-union leaders and others envision the rise of shorter workweeks.
West Virginia鈥檚 coal culture runs deep. It is also evolving.Once having the third-lowest power costs in the U.S., West Virginia now ranks 21st. The new economics challenge a coal-rooted state identity.
First LookWhy unaffordable rental housing may be new normal in the USThe price of rental properties has risen by 150% between 2010 and 2020, and it may continue to rise,聽according to a new Harvard study. The nation's lowest-income renters are feeling the brunt of the housing crisis.
In steel country鈥檚 river towns, a rising spirit of recoveryIn the small river towns of Pennsylvania steel country, antidotes to economic downturn include intangibles like charm, faith, and spirit.
Impeachment stokes questions about Biden and Trump family finances
A pause, for now: Inside the US-China trade dealA trade war between the world鈥檚 largest and second largest economies has been a drag on global growth. President Trump may have reached the limit of what tariffs can achieve in forcing change on China.聽
US low-income workers gain ground. Finally.The long economic recovery and a worker shortage are finally beginning to pay off for earners at the bottom of the income ladder.
What recession? Pessimism recedes for global economy in 2020.Slowing growth and trade tensions were seen a few months ago as major threats to the global economy. The outlook has shifted notably.
First LookBoeing CEO out; board seeks to renew confidence amid 737 crashesBoeing said earlier it was suspending production of the 737 Max. It has come under fierce criticism on Capitol Hill over the rollout of the jetliner.
First LookWhy Macron wants an international tax on digital servicesIn the face of potential U.S. tariffs, French President Emmanuel Macron holds firm on a tax for tech companies like Google and Amazon.聽
Apple card? Google checking account? Why Big Tech wants to be your banker.Google says it will team up with Citigroup and a small California credit union to offer checking accounts. A flurry of such moves is underway.
First LookWhy the Fed chair cares about the plight of the poorWith the U.S. economy expanding for an 11th year, most of Jerome Powell's predecessors would have focused on the threat of inflation. Why isn't he?
Beyond vegans: Plant-based 鈥榤eat鈥� goes mainstream from KFC to Dunkin鈥�Dunkin鈥� takes its Beyond Sausage Sandwich national this week, and other chains are also seeing surprising mainstream appeal for plant-based 鈥榤eats.鈥�
Surveying hope: Can US instill optimism in regions of 鈥榙espair鈥�?Pessimism about the future is a defining feature for regions of 鈥渄espair,鈥� but minority populations in those areas have a higher sense of optimism.聽
First LookAirbnb will provide host records to Hawaii for tax investigationThe vacation destination is struggling to collect taxes from short-term rental operators and many hosts run their business without a permit.
Boeing has apologized. Now comes test of honing culture of safety.As Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg testifies before Congress this week, some say the company鈥檚 culture allowed safety lapses to occur.