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26 Apr, 2018

Months of bad news has battered Tesla's image with customers, poll finds

Are attitudes about the world's favorite electric car maker starting to change?

26 Apr, 2018

Facebook profit hits an all-time high, unaffected by recent scandals - so far

The crisis of public trust confronting Facebook has yet to affect the company's bottom line — at least for the time being.

26 Apr, 2018

National Small Business Week

From April 29th to May 5th, 2018, the SBA recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs and small business owners from all across the 50 states and U.S. territories.

26 Apr, 2018

Subscription-based dentistry: The solution dentistry desperately needs

Subscription-based dentistry allows private dental offices to create a packaged plan of preventive care and offer it to uninsured patients at an affordable price point.

26 Apr, 2018

'I Expected to Have a Day Job for the Rest of My Life'

How Philip Glass went from driving taxis to becoming one of the most celebrated composers of our time

26 Apr, 2018

The U.S. Joins Other Countries With Large Aging Populations

In less than two decades, the graying of America will be inescapable: Older adults are projected to outnumber kids for the first time in U.S. history.

26 Apr, 2018

Surviving and succeeding in MIPS as a private practice

One physician offers advice to peers to make value-based care work at private practices, and perhaps even see financial gains.

26 Apr, 2018

This year's Mother's Day looks as though it will be one of the best ever

It looks as though there will be two very happy groups come May 13: moms … and merchants.

26 Apr, 2018

Just An Ass-Backward Tech Company: How Twitter Lost The Internet War

Twitter faces more challenges than most technology companies: ISIS terrorists, trolls, bots, and Donald Trump. But its last line of defense, the company's head of trust and safety, Del Harvey, isn't making things easier.

26 Apr, 2018

How the new budget deal affects physicians

To get a better sense of what the budget deal will mean for doctors and the healthcare system, Medical Economics spoke with Robert Doherty, senior vice president for governmental affairs and public policy for the American College of Physicians.

26 Apr, 2018

Fed Officials Worry the Economy Is Too Good. Workers Still Feel Left Behind.

Many Americans are just beginning to climb out of the Great Recession, yet policymakers are debating whether the economy is on the cusp of overheating.

26 Apr, 2018

YouTube Kids Finally Gives Parents Full Control Over What Children See

Google rolls out 'trusted' video collections and parent-approved content

26 Apr, 2018

The Best Graduation Gift Ideas for Tech-Savvy Students

Whether your graduate is finishing high school or departing their college campus with a degree in hand, they deserve a little something for their hard work.

26 Apr, 2018

WATCH: This Weatherman Totally Snaps After Colleagues Blame Him For Cold Forecast

Meteorologist in Grand Rapids, MI

26 Apr, 2018

Gmail's biggest redesign is now live

Snoozing, nudging, hover actions, and a new sidebar — it's a mobile app on the web!

19 Feb, 2018

10 Things to Know About The Congressional Budget Office CBO

The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office plays a vital role in the U.S. financial system with its estimates of the size of the nation's debt.

19 Feb, 2018

Federal Reserve Restricts Growth Of Wells Fargo In Regulatory Move

Responding to widespread consumer abuses and compliance breakdowns by Wells Fargo, Federal Reserve restricts Wells' growth until firm improves governance and controls.

19 Feb, 2018

U.S. Justice Dept. Press Conference Charging Russians With Crimes Against U.S. Political System

Grand jury indicts thirteen Russian individuals and three Russian companies for scheme to interfere in US political system.

19 Feb, 2018

Fed Beige Book, January 2018

The outlook for 2018 remains optimistic for a majority of contacts across the country, according to the bi-quarterly survey of the 12 Federal Reserve Districts.

19 Feb, 2018

Facebook Plans To Use U.S. Mail To Verify IDs Of Election Ad Buyers

Facebook Inc will start using postcards sent by U.S. mail later this year to verify the identities and location of people who want to purchase U.S. election-related advertising on its site

19 Feb, 2018

When to Start Receiving Retirement Benefits

What's the best age to start receiving retirement benefits? The answer is that there's no one "best age" for everyone and, ultimately, it's your choice.

19 Feb, 2018

News From Office of Special Counsel Robert Mueller, III

A direct link to the latest news from the Office of Special Counsel Robert Mueller, III, from the U.S. Department of Justice.

19 Feb, 2018

Incoming Fed Chair's Remarks At Swearing-In

Remarks by Jerome Powell on Monday, February 5, 2018, on taking the oath of office as Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

19 Feb, 2018

State And Local Tax Cap Workarounds Still in Flux

Of the state and local tax deduction workarounds proposed by several high-tax states, allowing taxpayers to claim state tax payments as donations in order to claim the federal charitable deduction seems the likeliest to succeed.

19 Feb, 2018

They're Waiting Longer, But U.S. Women Today More Likely To Have Children Than a Decade Ago

More than half of never-married women in their early 40s have given birth, says Pew Research Center.

19 Feb, 2018

The Future of Truth and Misinformation Online

Experts are evenly split on whether the coming decade will see a reduction in false and misleading narratives online.

19 Feb, 2018

Curious Behaviors That Can Ruin Your Retirement

Get your mind in gear for retirement by taking this 10-minute interactive lesson from the Center For Financial Literacy at Boston College.

19 Feb, 2018

The Long-Term Impact Of Aging On The Federal Budget

These demographic changes have aroused considerable concern about our fiscal future, as much of the budget of the federal government is allocated to old-age entitlement programs.

15 Jan, 2018

Trump Is Changing Your Paycheck. Here's How.

Your paycheck will probably be getting bigger soon.

15 Jan, 2018

Fed's Bill Dudley Says Tax Cuts Lift Prospect Of Rate Rise

US tax cuts pushed through last month added to the risk that the economy could overheat, hardening the case for higher short-term interest rates, a top Federal Reserve official said.

15 Jan, 2018

Excel Tricks That Will Impress Your Boss

Here are some of the Excel tricks.

15 Jan, 2018

H&M Issues Apology After Running Ad Showing Black Model With 'Monkey' Hoodie

Retail outlet H&M has found itself mired in some controversy after running an advertisement in which a young boy, black, was shown wearing a hoodie that had "Coolest Monkey in the Jungle" written on it.

15 Jan, 2018

The Corpse Of Circuit City Will Rise Again On February 15

Circuit City is coming back, and this time, the license holders propping up the ancient big-box retail chain say they mean it

15 Jan, 2018

The Verge Awards At CES 2018: Hey Google

These are the pieces of technology that will shape 2018, and beyond, in tech.

15 Jan, 2018

Water Might Be Easier To Find On Mars Than We Thought

New research shows that a sizable portion of this water ice is surprisingly near the surface

15 Jan, 2018

Facebook To Show More Content From Friends, Less From Publishers And Brands

Facebook is changing the News Feed to prioritize posts from friends, family members and groups over posts from publishers and brands.

15 Jan, 2018

'A Really Big Deal': New York City's Fossil Fuel Divestment Could Spur Global Shift

New York City's decision to sever ties with its fossil fuel investments is set to prove a catalyst to other cities in the face of the Trump administration's staunch support for coal, oil and gas interests, according to several leading economists.

15 Jan, 2018

The Year In Review: Global Economy In 5 Charts

Here are five charts that help tell the economic story of the past year.

15 Jan, 2018

CIA Releases Nearly 470,000 Additional Files Recovered In May 2011 Raid On Usama Bin Ladin's Compound

"Today's release of recovered al-Qa'ida letters, videos, audio files and other materials provides the opportunity for the American people to gain further insights into the plans and workings of this terrorist organization," said CIA Director Pompeo.

15 Jan, 2018

21 New Products And Technologies From the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show.

PC Magazine's list of the 21 best products at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show.

15 Jan, 2018

Census Bureau Projects U.S. And World Populations On New Year's Day

In January 2018, the United States is expected to experience one birth every 8 seconds and one death every 10 seconds. The combination of births, deaths and net international migration will increase the U.S. population by one person every 18 seconds.

21 Dec, 2017

2017 Holiday Season Statistics From The U.S. Census Bureau

To commemorate this time of year, the U.S. Census Bureau presents the following holiday-related facts and figures from its collection of statistics.

21 Dec, 2017

The Pentagon's Mysterious U.F.O. Program

In the $600 billion annual Defense Department budgets, the $22 million spent on the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program was almost impossible to find.

21 Dec, 2017

The Best Fitness Trackers for Running

Many running watches now incorporate aspects of fitness trackers and smartwatches, such as step counting, sleep tracking, and push notifications. Here are our top-rated trackers for runners.

21 Dec, 2017

Carraig Ridge Rock House

In addition to some fine amenities and a well-designed retreat home, you'll enjoy complete and utter privacy in this true-blue wilderness cabin.

21 Dec, 2017

Glide Pod Garden Office

Essentially a detached room, this space is purpose-built for those looking to put in billable hours without leaving their own property.

21 Dec, 2017

Idaho is Nation's Fastest-Growing State, Census Bureau Reports

Idaho was the nation's fastest-growing state over the last year.

21 Dec, 2017

Automation Is Creeping into Journalism, but Human Reporters Don't Have Much to Fear (Yet)

Recent experiments in robo-journalism suggest machines are far from replacing human reporters.

21 Dec, 2017

Miraculous gaming laptop that fits in your pocket

It's only about the size of a 3DS XL, but it's a full Windows 10 laptop with a QWERTY keyboard

21 Dec, 2017

Driverless car from GM's Cruise and motorcycle collide in San Francisco

Automaker says that police at the scene determined the motorcyclist was at fault for the collision.