Business

A list of events inside the Freelancer's Hub.

This New Program Aims To Train The Growing Freelance Workforce

2:22pm January 04, 2019

by Yuki Noguchi

The Freelancers Hub in New York City opened in October, offering classes as well as tax and legal assistance for independent workers. It's free, and the first of its kind in the country.

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World News

U.S. Seeks To Extradite 3 Ex-Credit Suisse Bankers Accused Of Fraud in Mozambique

12:15pm January 04, 2019

by Daniella Cheslow

The three were allegedly at the center of a scheme that loaned $2 billion to Mozambique for sham tuna fishing and naval projects.

Economy

Indications Of China's Slowing Economic Growth Concern U.S. Investors

7:00am January 04, 2019

by Jim Zarroli

Stocks plunged again Thursday after Apple said its revenues were less than expected last quarter because of a decline in revenues in China. The news has a lot of investors worried.

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Southwest Airlines Co-Founder Herb Kelleher Dies At 87

7:00am January 04, 2019

Herb Kelleher, who died Thursday, was known for building the business on affordable flights, and a culture that put employees and customer service first.

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Partial Government Shutdown Hooks Alaska's Fishing Industry

6:55am January 04, 2019

by Nat Herz

January marks the opening of Bering Sea fisheries. Boats need federal permits and inspections before they can leave the docks. The shutdown has put hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue at stake.

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What's At Stake As The U.S. Tries To Settle Its Trade Dispute With China

6:42pm January 03, 2019

by Scott Horsley

A profit warning from Apple shows how China's economic slowdown can have ripple effects here in the U.S.

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National

Pennsylvania Makes A Case For Dairy With A Huge Butter Sculpture

6:22pm January 03, 2019

by Francesca Paris

The annual unveiling on Thursday doubled as an opportunity for state officials to plug milk and other products of the struggling dairy industry.

Cast members of the NBC drama The West Wing.

Economy

Economists On Screen, Episode 3: Aaron Sorkin

1:19pm January 03, 2019

Aaron Sorkin is one of the few screenwriters who's not afraid of economics. He tried explaining the benefits of free trade in The West Wing, and took a stab at the Glass-Steagall Act in The Newsroom.

Berlin is a tech hub, but 70 percent of the city's businesses have complained to the city's Chamber of Commerce and Industry about inadequate broadband.

World News

Berlin Is A Tech Hub, So Why Are Germany's Internet Speeds So Slow?

12:13pm January 03, 2019

by Esme Nicholson

Germany is Europe's largest economy, but business leaders warn it is in danger of losing its edge because of sluggish Internet connections. The government has promised to speed things up.

Air Travelers Snag A Very Good Deal On Cathay Pacific

7:09am January 03, 2019

A ticket from Vietnam to New York usually goes for about $16,000. But on New Year's Day the airline accidentally sold business and first-class tickets for around $675.

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