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Last Updated May 18, 2017 06:37PM
College grads must soon begin the daunting task of starting their first job and trying not to go broke on their meager paychecks. It’s not going to be easy. In a recent report from the real-estate web...
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LL Bean’s newest Bootmobile is kicking it in Japan
Freeport, Maine • L.L. Bean’s Bootmobile is leaving North America for the first time. The four-wheeled tribute to the Maine-based retailer’s iconic boot is rolling across land of the rising sun, visiting L.L. Bean’s 25 stores in Japan. The first Bootmobile was created to coincide with LL Bean’s 100t... Freeport, Maine • L.L. Bean’s Bootmobile is leaving North America for the first time. The four-wheeled tribute to the Maine-based retailer’s iconic bo... -
Ex-coal CEO seeks vindication in blast after year in prison
Nashville, Tenn. • After finishing a one-year prison sentence, a former West Virginia coal executive has wasted no time resuming a campaign for vindication in the deadliest U.S. mine disaster in four decades. In a phone interview Friday, ex-Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship took up the same fight he... Nashville, Tenn. • After finishing a one-year prison sentence, a former West Virginia coal executive has wasted no time resuming a campaign for vindic... -
Unruly, ‘disheveled’ man subdued on jet heading to Hawaii
Honolulu • A man on a Hawaii-bound flight described as unruly and disheveled was subdued by passengers and a flight attendant who used an airplane drink cart to block him from getting to the front of the jet. He was then immobilized with duct tape in a seat until the plane landed in Honolulu Friday,... Honolulu • A man on a Hawaii-bound flight described as unruly and disheveled was subdued by passengers and a flight attendant who used an airplane dri... -
Steward Health is merging with IASIS Healthcare, which runs five Utah hospitals
Massachusetts-based Steward Health Care LLC is acquiring the parent of five Utah hospitals, including Salt Lake Regional Medical Center. It will merge with IASIS Healthcare LLC, according to a Steward news release, making the company “the largest private for-profit hospital operator in the United St... Massachusetts-based Steward Health Care LLC is acquiring the parent of five Utah hospitals, including Salt Lake Regional Medical Center. It will merge...
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NAFTA rewrite gives U.S. farmers the jitters
Washington • A sizable majority of rural Americans backed Donald Trump’s presidential bid, drawn to his calls to slash environmental rules, strengthen law enforcement and replace the federal health care law. But many farmers are nervous about another plank in Trump’s agenda: His vow to overhaul U.S.... Washington • A sizable majority of rural Americans backed Donald Trump’s presidential bid, drawn to his calls to slash environmental rules, strengthen... -
Appeals court kills FAA drone registration rule
Washington • An appeals court on Friday struck down a Federal Aviation Administration rule that required owners of drones used for recreation to register their craft. The ruling was a victory for hobbyists and a setback for the FAA, which cited safety concerns as it tried to tighten regulation of th... Washington • An appeals court on Friday struck down a Federal Aviation Administration rule that required owners of drones used for recreation to regis... -
Charges shed light on sea cucumber smuggling
San Diego • Charges against a father-son partnership for allegedly smuggling more than $17 million worth of sea cucumbers to the United States and exporting them to Asia sheds light on a growing and lucrative illegal cross-border trade. David Mayorquin and his father, Ramon Torres Mayorquin, are acc... San Diego • Charges against a father-son partnership for allegedly smuggling more than $17 million worth of sea cucumbers to the United States and exp... -
U.S. stocks close broadly higher; oil rises
Industrial companies led U.S. stocks higher Friday, giving the stock market its second gain in two days. The rally was broad, with all 11 industry sectors in the Standard & Poor’s 500 index closing higher. That included energy stocks, which climbed as the price of crude oil rose. The gains helped tr... Industrial companies led U.S. stocks higher Friday, giving the stock market its second gain in two days. The rally was broad, with all 11 industry sec... -
Do you say ‘Thanks!’ or ‘Thanks.’? Google will tailor suggested email replies to your preferences.
If you use Google’s Gmail app, you may have seen something new pop up on your screen this week: suggested responses for your emails. The move illustrates one way that Google is using its increased focus on artificial intelligence and machine learning. If you’re wondering why and how Google can make ... If you use Google’s Gmail app, you may have seen something new pop up on your screen this week: suggested responses for your emails. The move illustra...
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Trump invited the CEO comparisons, and now he’s being held to them
On the campaign trail, Donald Trump never shied away from touting his business skills, running as the outsider whose supposed management acumen would bring executive sensibilities to Washington. In his convention speech, he lauded his dealmaking prowess, promising “to make our country rich again.” D... On the campaign trail, Donald Trump never shied away from touting his business skills, running as the outsider whose supposed management acumen would ...
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Uber’s future may rely on predicting what you’re willing to pay
Uber drivers have been complaining that the gap between the fare a rider pays and what the driver receives is getting wider. After months of unsatisfying answers, Uber Technologies is providing an explanation: It’s charging some passengers more because it needs the extra cash. The change stems from ... Uber drivers have been complaining that the gap between the fare a rider pays and what the driver receives is getting wider. After months of unsatisfy...
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Green Machine is back, Deere posts a big 1Q and ups outlook
Moline, Ill. • Despite weaker crop prices and nervous American farmers, Deere & Co. reported better-than-expected earnings on strong international farm equipment sales and higher demand for construction equipment as U.S. home sales take off. The company doubled its profit forecast for the year and i... Moline, Ill. • Despite weaker crop prices and nervous American farmers, Deere & Co. reported better-than-expected earnings on strong international far... -
Utah-based Vivint Solar to package panels with Mercedes-Benz batteries
Vivint Solar announced Thursday that it is collaborating with Mercedes-Benz Energy to jointly offer that company’s batteries along with Vivint’s solar panels. Vivint, which has installed solar energy systems on 100,000 homes in the United States since its inception in 2011, said the deal is the fir... Vivint Solar announced Thursday that it is collaborating with Mercedes-Benz Energy to jointly offer that company’s batteries along with Vivint’s solar...
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Strong Auto Group opens new Volkwagen dealership in Salt Lake City
Sixty-two years after Leroy Hobson “Roy” Strong acquired the first Volkwagen franchise in Utah, his descendants at Strong Auto Group dedicated their new VW dealership Thursday at 1070 S. Main Street in Salt Lake City. Open houses for the public will be held Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.... Sixty-two years after Leroy Hobson “Roy” Strong acquired the first Volkwagen franchise in Utah, his descendants at Strong Auto Group dedicated their n... -
Canada-European Union pact worries US lobster industry
Portland, Maine • Members of the U.S. seafood industry are fearful that Canada’s approval of a new trade deal with the European Union will cause big problems for the American lobster business, just as the catch is hitting historic highs. The Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agr... Portland, Maine • Members of the U.S. seafood industry are fearful that Canada’s approval of a new trade deal with the European Union will cause big p...
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Questions emerge about health of new CEO at CSX
Jacksonville, Fla. • Questions about the health of the CEO hired by CSX railroad this spring are being raised ahead of next month’s shareholder vote on his compensation. The Wall Street Journal reports (http://on.wsj.com/2qB5xQG ) 72-year-old Hunter Harrison often works from home and occasionally us... Jacksonville, Fla. • Questions about the health of the CEO hired by CSX railroad this spring are being raised ahead of next month’s shareholder vote o... -
Many women think men are the better investors; they’re not
New York • Many men and women think men are the better investors. They’re wrong. After checking how 8 million of its customers did during 2016, Fidelity Investments found that women did better than men by an average of 0.4 percentage points. The difference in performance is small, and it’s always da... New York • Many men and women think men are the better investors. They’re wrong. After checking how 8 million of its customers did during 2016, Fideli... -
Carmakers to pay $553 million over air-bag losses
Toyota Motor Corp., Subaru Corp., Mazda Motor Corp. and BMW have reached settlements worth $553 million to resolve economic-loss claims tied to Takata Corp. air-bag recalls. The companies will reimburse out-of-pocket expenses, provide loaners to some vehicle owners and set up an outreach program to ... Toyota Motor Corp., Subaru Corp., Mazda Motor Corp. and BMW have reached settlements worth $553 million to resolve economic-loss claims tied to Takata...
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Walmart’s online shopping strategy is starting to pay off
Walmart has recently put its foot on the gas in its bid to catch up to Amazon.com in the e-commerce world, most notably by acquiring a collection of smaller shopping sites and rolling out splashy offers such as free two-day shipping on many purchases. Now there are signs that it is paying off: Walma... Walmart has recently put its foot on the gas in its bid to catch up to Amazon.com in the e-commerce world, most notably by acquiring a collection of s...
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How to deal with a superfluous manager who takes the credit
Q: A co-worker and I have been running our department for a couple of years. We had a rough patch, but acknowledged our mistakes and worked hard to correct them and institute new procedures. Before giving our improvements a chance to work, however, our director decided we needed supervision and brou... Q: A co-worker and I have been running our department for a couple of years. We had a rough patch, but acknowledged our mistakes and worked hard to co...
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Mortgage rates retreat amid political turmoil in Washington
Mortgage rates retreated for the second time in three weeks following turmoil in Washington. According to the latest data released Thursday by Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed-rate average fell to 4.02 percent with an average 0.5 point. (Points are fees paid to a lender equal to 1 percent of the loan ... Mortgage rates retreated for the second time in three weeks following turmoil in Washington. According to the latest data released Thursday by Freddie...
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Trump developments weigh on global stocks once again
London • Stock markets around the world fell sharply Thursday as investors fretted over a raft of developments surrounding President Donald Trump that may put a brake on his economic agenda. KEEPING SCORE: In Europe, the FTSE 100 index of leading British shares was down 1.1 percent at 7,424 while Ge... London • Stock markets around the world fell sharply Thursday as investors fretted over a raft of developments surrounding President Donald Trump that... -
Washington turmoil rattles Wall Street
The growing political drama in Washington rattled Wall Street Wednesday, knocking the Dow Jones industrial average down more than 370 points and giving the stock market its biggest single-day slump in eight months. Investors worried that the headline-fueled political turmoil that has enveloped the W... The growing political drama in Washington rattled Wall Street Wednesday, knocking the Dow Jones industrial average down more than 370 points and givin... -
The brewing political crisis in Washington rattled Wall Street Wednesday, knocking the Dow Jones industrial average down more than 370 points and giving the stock market its biggest single-day slump in eight months. Investors worried that President Donald Trump’s pro-business agenda could be hindere... The brewing political crisis in Washington rattled Wall Street Wednesday, knocking the Dow Jones industrial average down more than 370 points and givi...
