Apple Apologizes For Slowdowns, Lops $50 Off Battery Replacement Cost
"We know that some of you feel Apple has let you down. We apologize," the company said in announcing a plan to help customers speed up their older iPhones.
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New Wave Of Electric 2-Wheelers Hits U.S. City Streets
As battery technology improves and cities get denser, some West Coast companies are targeting millennial and Gen X consumers by producing cheaper and greener mopeds, scooters and e-bikes.
On New Year's Day, Many Low-Wage Workers Will Celebrate With A Raise
The federal minimum wage is stuck at $7.25 per hour. But many states have pushed wage floors higher over the years. Now, 18 states and 20 localities will raise their minimum wage on Jan. 1.
Homeowners Debate Whether To Prepay 2018 Property Taxes
The IRS said Wednesday that homeowners shouldn't prepay next year's property taxes — leaving many of them in legal limbo. David Greene talks to David Harrison of The Wall Street Journal.
Why The Stock Market Soared In 2017
Stock prices boomed this year all over the world, including the United States. It was the best year for the market since 2013. But many market-watchers say prices have probably topped off for a while.
In Houston, Thousands Remain Displaced As Harvey Recovery Continues
Thousands of residents are still living in hotels and rental housing while they await insurance money to help them rebuild homes that were flooded in Hurricane Harvey this summer.
How The Glitch Stole Christmas: S.C. Lottery Says Error Caused Winning Tickets
As word got out on Christmas Day about the sudden proliferation of winning tickets, a frenzy reportedly ensued. The state has suspended sales and validations of the game while it investigates.
New York Vineyard Takes A Risk On Ice Wine For A Sweet Reward
Most of the ice wine in the Unites States comes from Canada and Germany. But now, American wineries in places like upstate New York and Michigan are also starting to produce some of their own.
FDA Takes Too Long To Recall Tainted Food, Federal Investigators Say
The inspector general of the Department of Health and Human Services raised significant concerns regarding the Food and Drug Administration's removal of tainted food from store shelves.
The White House Wants To Overhaul Entitlements
Overhauling entitlements could mean cuts to Medicaid, which serves more than 70 million Americans. Noel King talks to Caroline Pearson of Avalare Health about the potential impact of cuts.