4 Reasons Why Millions Of Americans Are Leaving The Workforce
The share of adults who are working or looking for a job is lower than it's been in decades. Here's why.
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Massachusetts Revives The Lost Art Of Making Sea Salt
Farmers are mining the sea for salt on the same shore where the salt industry boomed 170 years ago. Fans of local food are buying up the favorite condiment collected close to home.
'Abenomics' Serving Up The Same Old Medicine In Japan?
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hopes to bring the Japanese economy out of years of stagnation by pumping money into the economy and encouraging domestic consumption. But not everyone is seeing the benefits, and some say it's just a repackaging of strategies that have failed Japan before.
Former Goldman Sachs Trader Found Liable For Fraud
Former Goldman Sachs trader Fabrice Tourre was found liable on six of seven counts on Thursday. The Securities and Exchange Commission accused Tourre of misleading investors in a mortgage-linked security.
Fast-Food Strikers Demand A 'Living Wage'
Picketers in seven cities say McDonald's, Wendy's and other fast-food chains should pay employees $15 an hour. But the restaurant industry says that would force those companies to cut jobs.
Why Would You Volunteer For Next Year's Super Bowl?
The Super Bowl is one of the great financial bonanzas of modern times. From the players to the networks to the hotels, everybody involved with it makes a killing.
Ford Taking America's Best-Selling Truck All 'Natural'
Ford is taking a big step into the alternative fuel world with an F-150 pickup truck that can run on natural gas. If it succeeds, the move could have repercussions for the broader auto industry.
White House Proposes Major Changes To Corporate Tax Code
President Obama traveled to Tennessee on Tuesday, another event in his recent push to emphasize jobs and the economy.
With Smarter Cars, The Doors Are Open To Hacking Dangers
Chris Valasek and Charlie Miller have been hacking into products for a long time. But they don't steal stuff or mess with people; instead, their purpose is to pressure companies into making their products more secure. Their recent research on hacking cars has shown just how dangerous these kinds of attacks could be.
Montana's State-Run Free Clinic Sees Early Success
A year ago, Montana opened the nation's first clinic for free primary healthcare services to its state government employees. It was pitched as a way to improve employee health but faced political opposition. A year later, the state says the clinic is saving money and diagnosing a host of issues.