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The #1 App For Runners And Cyclists

A community of athletes in the world.
08 Oct, 2018

Monetary Policy and Risk Management at a Time of Low Inflation and Low Unemployment

Fed Chair: "We are in extraordinary times."
08 Oct, 2018

The Best Fitness Trackers of 2018

Top 10 wearable trackers PC Mag tested.
08 Oct, 2018

The 2018 Nobel peace prize is awarded to a surgeon and a former slave

Two campaigners fighting against rape as a weapon of war have shone a light on a horrible tactic
08 Oct, 2018

When Economies Just Don't Grow

The general trend is for economies to move upward. Yet, there are a few countries that have stagnated or even shrunk over the longer run
08 Oct, 2018

We Let Our Readers Practice International Trade. They Started A Bunch Of Trade Wars.

Why couldn't we all just get along?
08 Oct, 2018

Congressional Record

Proceedings and debates of the U.S. Congress.
08 Oct, 2018

Report For America Set Out To Give Local News A Boost. Here's How It's Going

Pairing talented young reporters with under-resourced newsrooms across the country
08 Oct, 2018

Learn About Your Community

US Census Bureau statistics on places.
08 Oct, 2018

Amazon's $15 Minimum Wage Is Welcome

There are two possible explanations for Amazon's move: capitulation to political pressure, which is how the firm is presenting it, or self-interest
08 Oct, 2018

How Missile Detection Technology Helps Fight Breast Cancer

A technology of particular relevance during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
08 Oct, 2018

Microsoft Windows 10 October 2018 Update

A few new features highlight a longer list of under-the-hood, day-to-day improvements
08 Oct, 2018

Energy Department proposes funding for Ohio's first offshore wind project

20 megawatt Lake Erie project won't significantly impact the environment, DOE says.
08 Oct, 2018

The Best Music Streaming Service

Popular music streaming services compared
08 Oct, 2018

Blockchain believers eye a future beyond Bitcoin

How the technology upon which Bitcoin was built could be implemented in a range of industries, potentially reshaping the global economy.
22 Jun, 2018

If You Responded To An Investment Offer Like This, You Could Have Been Scammed – HoweyCoins Are Completely Fake!

SEC on fraudsters pretending to be involved in blockchain technology, initial coin offerings, and crypto-currencies.
22 Jun, 2018

Defining and Measuring the Digital Economy

From 2006 to 2016, BEA estimates that digital economy real value added grew at an average annual rate of 5.6 percent, outpacing the average annual rate of growth for the overall economy of 1.5 percent.
22 Jun, 2018

What is phishing? How can you avoid phishing scams?

Phishing is when a scammer uses fraudulent emails or texts, or copycat websites to get you to share valuable personal information – such as account numbers
22 Jun, 2018

FTC Tip on how to stop getting unwanted calls.

Scammers calling you? Here's how to stop unwanted calls.
22 Jun, 2018

Investor bulletin: 10 questions to consider before opening a 529 account

The SEC Office of Investor Education and Advocacy answers questions that may arise when investing in a 529 plan account.
22 Jun, 2018

Flying cars: why haven't they taken off yet?

Despite their potential, no one has managed to take them from flight of fancy to everyday reality
22 Jun, 2018

The Nation is Aging, but Some Counties Are Getting Younger

According to July 1, 2017, population estimates released today, many counties in the Midwest, in particular, are showing a reversal in aging trends.
22 Jun, 2018

The Best Smart Home Devices of 2018

What if all the devices in your life could connect to the internet?
22 Jun, 2018

So GE got the boot from the Dow? No biggie.

The S&P Dow Jones Indices said General Electric will be dropped from the Dow Jones industrial average.
22 Jun, 2018

GM races to build a formula for profitable electric cars

General Motors Co Chief Executive Mary Barra has made a bold promise to investors that the Detroit automaker will make money selling electric cars by 2021.
22 Jun, 2018

Movie Theater Pass War

AMC Launches Stubs A-List to Compete With MoviePass
22 Jun, 2018

Fed Chair On Monetary Policy at a Time of Uncertainty and Tight Labor Markets

Nine years into an expansion that has sometimes proceeded slowly, the U.S. economy is performing very well.
22 Jun, 2018

Advance Real State GDP Statistics for 2017

Real state GDP grew 2.1 percent on average in 2017, ranging from 4.4 percent in the state of Washington to –0.2 percent in Connecticut and Louisiana according to the advance estimates of GDP by state.
22 Jun, 2018

Supreme Court tax ruling will hit your online shopping bill

The decision should wipe away a big advantage internet retailers get over brick-and-mortar stores.
22 Jun, 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!
26 Apr, 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

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