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18 traditionally British foods that Americans are missing out on
Business Insider - 4 May 2017 14:50
Flickr/Blowing Puffer Fish The English may have a notoriously bad reputation in the culinary department, but it appears that some people living across the pond pine for some traditional British favorites -- or they might...
OCC morale took a big hit from Wells scandal
American Banker - 4 May 2017 22:08
As Keith Noreika takes over as acting head of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency on Friday, he faces a daunting challenge: a precipitous drop in morale at the agency.
Don't Cry for Me, Puerto Rico
Wall Street Journal - 4 May 2017 21:55
Puerto Rico's special status, and that of its citizens, make hard ball negotiations on its debt difficult for hedge funds.
NASA released its first incredible video of our closest look at Saturn yet
Business Insider - 4 May 2017 16:18
On April 26, the Cassini spacecraft flew closer to Saturn than ever before -- between the gap that separates the planet from its rings. Since then, Cassini has been transmitting dozens of images of Saturn's surface. Here...
A technology gap between the rich and poor is deepening US inequality
Business Insider - 4 May 2017 16:00
Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images US inequality has been rising for decades, but it gained political prominence afterthe Great Recession gave rise to grassroots movements like Occupy Wall Street, forcing both political parti...
House Oversight chair suggests Congress could go after Obama's pension over $400,000 speech
Business Insider - 4 May 2017 07:14
AP Photo/Cliff Owen Former president Barack Obama's upcoming speech to investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald has caught the eye of US lawmakers -- particularly for the six-figure payment Obama is receiving for the appearance...
April jobs report will test Yellen's rate plans
New York Post - 4 May 2017 05:19
A little Twilight Zone music, please. Friday's April jobs report could make Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen's job extremely difficult -- no matter what the number is. The Labor Department will announce Friday at 8:30 ...
Prince Philip Retirees at 96; Still Works More Than You Do
inc - 4 May 2017 13:56
After a lifetime of public service, Queen Elizabeth II's consort takes a break.
NYC Takes A Major Step Toward Closing The Wage Gap
The Huffington Post - 4 May 2017 16:46
New York City is taking steps to make equal pay a reality. On Thursday evening, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio will sign legislation that will make it illegal for employers to base a person’s salary on the salaries...
The CEO of a multimillion-dollar company explains what he did in his 20s to set himself up for success in his 30s
Business Insider - 4 May 2017 16:28
Gary Vaynerchuk In his 20s, Gary Vaynerchuk "worked his face off." The CEO of media empire VaynerMedia sat down with Alyson Shontell, the editor in chief of Business Insider US, foran episode of Business Insider's podcas...
Did Gilead Cut Buybacks for Acquisition?
Barron's - 4 May 2017 16:38
Gilead's stock repurchases in the first quarter were half of the fourth quarter's. It may be eying Incyte or BioMarin.
4 Things Great Bosses Say to a New Employee That Most Bosses Never Think to Say
inc - 4 May 2017 14:00
Want a new employee to truly hit the ground running? Say these four things.
United Technologies Stock Seen Reaching $136
Barron's - 4 May 2017 13:07
There could be a marked acceleration in EPS and free cash flow in 2018 after three years of stasis.
Apple Pay's growth drivers remain unclear (AAPL)
Business Insider - 4 May 2017 16:42
BI Intelligence This story was delivered to BI Intelligence "Payments Briefing" subscribers. To learn more and subscribe, please click here. In its Q1 2017 earnings call, Apple asserted that Apple Pay is gaining "phenome...
'Morning Joe' hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski are engaged
Business Insider - 4 May 2017 14:20
Neilson Barnard/Getty NEW YORK (AP) -- MSNBC has confirmed that "Morning Joe" co-hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski are engaged. The engagement was first reported by the New York Post's Page Six on Thursday. Regul...
Markets are worried about China, and its bond yields are surging
Business Insider - 4 May 2017 07:58
Getty Images Chinese government bond yields have surged to their highest level in almost two years as tighter financial regulations rattle investors. The 10-year government bond yield soared to 3.536%, the highest since ...
The Real Reason Entrepreneurs Get Depressed and What You Can Do About It
inc - 4 May 2017 05:54
The simple "Rule of Three" will help you cope with the depression and minimize its impact on your life.
Apple launching $1B fund to boost to US jobs market
New York Post - 4 May 2017 05:14
Apple CEO Tim Cook is taking a page out of President Trump’s playbook -- announcing Wednesday that the company would be launching a $1 billion fund to boost manufacturing jobs in the United States. “By doing that, we...
Dallas suburb faces racial backlash after shooting
Miami Herald - 4 May 2017 07:13
The Dallas suburb where a white police officer shot and killed a black teenager as he left a party has a population that's just 20 percent white but a police …
7 things you can do now to solidify your child's financial future
USA Today - 4 May 2017 19:02
If you have kids, or are considering having them, you've likely started thinking about what that will mean for your finances.
The richest 1% of New York City residents are living in multimillion-dollar Frankenmansions
Business Insider - 4 May 2017 16:45
Google Street View/Screenshot When an apartment or penthouse isn't big enough for wealthy New Yorkers, they get creative. In recent years, several have combined multiple townhouses or building floors to create supersized...
Here's how much sugar is crammed into the bestselling drinks in America
Business Insider - 4 May 2017 16:30
A taste of something sweet never hurt anyone, but you may be gulping down more sugar than you realize. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officially recommends that we eat no more than 50 grams (about 4 tablespoons) ...