Amazon Extends Same-Day Delivery To Previously Excluded Boston Area
Mayor Marty Walsh was among those who called out the online retailer for not offering the service in a centrally located, predominantly black community.
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When Personalization Leads To Discrimination On AirBnB
In the sharing economy, the goal to personalize the exchange can have some unintended consequences. The Hidden Brain podcast explores how discrimination plays out on AirBnB.
Dip In iPhone Sales Results In Apple's First Revenue Decline In 13 Years
The company's quarterly profit dropped 22.5 percent as revenue slipped for the first time since 2003.
'Saturday Night Live' Announces Plan To Cut Ads In Favor Of Branded Content
Saturday Night Live and NBC announced they will cut nearly 30 percent of ads and replace them with branded content. The network says it hopes this change will result in more sustained live viewership.
VIDEO: Chocolate Bars With A Political Bite
It's often said that Washington, D.C., is a town obsessed with politics. Apparently, that obsession extends to its chocolatiers. We visit a factory making politically inspired chocolate bars.
Many Grouchy, Error-Prone Workers Just Need More Sleep
Sleep researchers say about 30 percent of employees at big firms are so tired they're making as many mistakes as if they were coming to work drunk. Some offices now have "napping pods."
#AirbnbWhileBlack: How Hidden Bias Shapes The Sharing Economy
The sharing economy is making online transactions far more personal, which can lead to some unintended consequences.
Petition Calls For Boycott Of Target's 'Inclusive' Bathroom Policy
After Target said employees and customers should use the "facility that corresponds with their gender identity," the American Family Association argued the policy was unsafe for women and kids.
Charter's Merger With Time Warner Cable Nears Regulatory Approval
The Justice Department has approved the massive cable deal and the FCC chairman has recommended approval, with conditions.
How Much Money Do Uber Drivers Really Make? Send Us Your Screenshots
The company sometimes promotes up to $35 an hour to draw in new drivers, but how much do drivers generally make? Drivers, send us a screenshot of your recent week.