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While Republicans in Congress are talking about taking their time to change the Affordable Care Act, insurers are already struggling to figure out what to charge for coverage in 2018.

Health Insurers Face 'Massive Confusion' As GOP Wavers On Obamacare

1:28pm February 09, 2017

by Jay Hancock

Uncertainty about the fate of the Affordable Care Act has created a "nightmare scenario" for health insurers as they try to determine what to charge for coverage in 2018.

A young boy eyes his options at Nice Cream.

Why Shark's Ice Cream Wants To Put Nice Cream Out Of Business

1:25pm February 09, 2017

by Ashoka Mukpo

The Liberian owner of Shark's Ice Cream thinks Nice Cream, owned by a Lebanese businessman, should be shut down. What's her argument?

Robot guitarist "Mach" and a robot drummer "Ashura", members of a robot rock band "Z-Machines", perform music at the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation.

Music & Culture

What Big Tech's Quarterly Reports Say About The Future Of Music

11:36am February 09, 2017

by Andrew Flanagan

The past week brought a slew of high-level financial filings from tech and music companies — from which we read the tea leaves.

President Trump, shown boarding Air Force One in Tampa this week, is to meet with airline CEOs at the White House. Dated infrastructure is one topic expected to be discussed Thursday morning.

Airline CEOs To Discuss Aging Infrastructure, Foreign Competition With Trump

10:42am February 09, 2017

by David Schaper

They're also expected to discuss air traffic control reform, and possibly Trump's travel ban, at their meeting with the president on Thursday morning.

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People line up to withdraw money from an ATM in Allahabad on Dec. 9. The government's removal of 500- and 1,000-rupee notes from circulation triggered a severe cash shortage.

What Can India Teach Us About Abolishing High-Value Currency?

10:37am February 09, 2017

by Julie McCarthy

The idea of eliminating big bank notes is gaining traction in advanced economies, as governments look for ways to disrupt $2 trillion in illegal money flowing through the global economy every year.

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Andrew Puzder, chief executive of CKE Restaurants, exits after his meeting with President-elect Donald Trump at Trump International Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J., last year.

Labor Nominee Says He Will Divest Portfolio And Forfeit Unvested Shares

9:02am February 09, 2017

by Mark Katkov

Andrew Puzder's confirmation hearing for labor secretary has been repeatedly delayed as he worked to meet ethics standards regarding divestiture of his assets.

Mary Lynne Bill-Old Coyote, Montana's director of Indian health, says the ACA has helped build the community by providing job opportunities. Montana saw 3 percent growth last year in the number of health care jobs.

Obamacare Brought Jobs To Indian Country That Could Vanish With Repeal

5:00am February 09, 2017

by Eric Whitney

Many Native Americans have shifted to the Affordable Care Act for health coverage, and in rural Montana that's created jobs. The state could lose 3,000 health care jobs if the ACA is repealed.

At Everyman Espresso in New York City's East Village, customers were greeted with a sign announcing a fundraiser to help defend immigrants.

Amid Travel Ban Debate, Chefs And Food Brands Take A Stand On Immigration

12:07am February 09, 2017

by Allison Aubrey

From pledges to hire refugees to fundraisers for the ACLU, food businesses large and small are getting vocal about their support for immigrants in the wake of President Trump's new policies.

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A federal judge has blocked Anthem's bid to merge with another health insurer, Cigna. The Justice Department had said the deal would stifle competition.

National

Federal Judge Blocks Merger Of Anthem and Cigna

10:44pm February 08, 2017

by Barbara Campbell

The Justice Department calls the ruling "a victory for American consumers" because the merger would have reduced competition in the health insurance market.

President Trump and his daughter Ivanka walk toward Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in early February.

Trump Slams Nordstrom For Dropping Ivanka's Clothing Line

9:07pm February 08, 2017

by Richard Gonzales

Trump's tweet, which said the company was unfair to his daughter, highlights concerns about the line between his official duties and his family's businesses.