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Can Facebook resolve its news problems without losing credibility?The social networking giant announced partnerships Wednesday with The Poynter Institute and other major players in the journalism world.
Why did China wade into the semi-regulated wilds of Bitcoin exchanges?Digital currency trading can be risky for investors, but in China's case, the risk extends to the rest of the economy, too.
First LookAfter auction, is American Apparel still 'American'?The company once famous for its 'designed, cut and sewn in Los Angeles' motto now has a Canadian owner.
First LookCan you really fly to Europe from the West Coast for $69?Iceland's WOW airlines woos American travelers across the Atlantic with cheap air fares.
Here is the scoop on corporate tax reform proposals from House RepublicansThe corporate tax is ripe for reform. The Republican tax reform proposal is an excellent way to kick-start the needed discussion.
First LookWhy Wal-Mart is cutting office jobs, but sparing storesMany iconic retail chains are cutting back these days. But one year after raising the wages of its retail staff, Wal-Mart is instead cutting back at the corporate level.
UN backs higher standards for treatment of farm and research animalsThe United Nations Committee on World Farming Security approved policies聽with broad implications for livestock welfare.聽
Mortgage rates are rising: Why now may be a good time to refinanceIf you鈥檙e thinking about refinancing but are hesitating because of interest rates, there鈥檚 something else to consider that can make a mortgage refinance聽worthwhile: rising property values.- Better service? Why Uber, Lyft could cut NYC taxi fleet by 85 percentA recent study聽suggests that ride-sharing services are so good at what they do, they could reduce New York's massive, roaming fleet of roughly 13,500 taxis significantly.
17 tips to save money on gym memberships and fitness gearWhile it's possible to spend thousands on boutique classes聽and fancy yoga pants, it's also possible to get fit on the cheap.
First LookYahoo to sell core businesses to Verizon, become known as 'Altaba'Yahoo, once the most popular website in the United States, may no longer be known by its well-known moniker following a pending sale to Verizon for $4.8 billion.- Here's how to travel to Bali on the cheapFrom airfare to lodging to dining, Bali is amazingly inexpensive to visit. You could make your trip even cheaper by branching out to more remote areas of the island.
Advocacy group says diesel vehicles are coming back, though mostly trucksThe future of the technology in the US appears to be manufacturers using diesels to improve efficiency in trucks, while turning to electrified powertrains to do the same in passenger cars.
Help your kid graduate college debt-freeToday, most parents are saving money for their children鈥檚 college education. Yet some 68 percent of students still graduate school with debt.
Mars Inc., buys another animal hospital chain as candy sales dropAs sales of packaged foods decline, the booming pet foods and services sector has attracted global food companies.- First LookFBI arrests Volkswagen executive over diesel emissions scandalThe arrested Volkswagen executive聽Oliver Schmidt, who headed VW of America's regulatory compliance office from 2014 to March 2015, for wire fraud and聽conspiracy to defraud the US government.
First LookMcDonald's to sell controlling stake in China businessIn a deal worth $2.08 billion, the fast-food giant McDonald's is selling a controlling stake in its China business to a group of investors led by a state-owned conglomerate.
Try these personal-finance books for a richer 2017From getting out of debt to finding a better work-life balance, your money questions can be answered in-depth by these best-selling classics.
Chevy Bolt electric car wins North American Car of the Year awardThe Bolt snags an award that doesn't often go to 'green' vehicles.
First LookTwitter bans 'pharma bro' Martin Shkreli for harassing journalistThe social network suspended the account of the former US drug executive聽on Sunday after he repeatedly dogged a female journalist.
