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Out of Wi-Fi Range? 3 Tips for Getting Some Work Done Anyway
Krystal Steinmetz on August 23, 2015
Even if you lack Internet access, you can still be remarkably productive, if you want to be, of course. Here’s how.
Same-Sex Spouses to Be Paid Social Security Benefits Retroactively
Krystal Steinmetz on August 23, 2015
Widowed spouses who were previously denied survivor and death benefits can now collect those payments.
Lawsuit Claims Uber Hired Murderer, Sex Offenders
Karla Bowsher on August 21, 2015
A California lawsuit accuses ride-booking company Uber of performing inadequate background checks that fail to ensure customer safety.
Horse Meat Found in Other Ground Meat Sold in U.S.
Karla Bowsher on August 21, 2015
A study has found meat mislabeling in 10 of 48 samples sold commercially. Find out what is causing the problem.
10 Simple Ways to Cut Costs on Data Usage
Ari Cetron on August 21, 2015
Smartphones are amazing — texts, email, instant streaming, video chats! But the cost of these data gobblers can also amaze.
What’s Wrong With Our Debate Over Higher Wages
Bob Sullivan on August 21, 2015
Wages have been stagnant in the United States for decades. It’s a ticking time bomb for our economy.
Been Dreaming of Travel? Air Fares Are in Descent
Krystal Steinmetz on August 21, 2015
Airline fares are down almost 6 percent compared to a year ago.
Are You at Risk of Being Replaced by a Robot?
Krystal Steinmetz on August 20, 2015
Fear not! Technology has eliminated many jobs that humans used to do, but has more than made up for it by creating jobs in other areas, a new study says. Here’s the scoop.
$20 Million Donation to College Hinges on Changing its Name
Krystal Steinmetz on August 20, 2015
College and court ponder what to do when the institution’s founder mandated a name be “forever,” but financial well-being could depend on changing it.
3 Ways Google Could Rig the 2016 Presidential Election
Karla Bowsher on August 20, 2015
Experts say Google could manipulate the outcome of the presidential election without most people even realizing.
15 Riskiest Tourist Destinations for Mobile Devices
Karla Bowsher on August 20, 2015
Some of the world’s most attractive tourist destinations are also among the riskiest places for mobile devices — and a U.S. spot tops the list.
Summer’s Winding Down: Time to Jump-Start Your Job Search
Hiram Reisner on August 20, 2015
As the season comes to a close, dust off your resume, revise it with fresh eyes, and be ready to network as people get back to the office.
In Pitched Battle With Rivals, Sprint Ditches Two-Year Contracts
Krystal Steinmetz on August 19, 2015
If you’re a commitment-phobe, you’ll be happy to know that two-year wireless contracts are going the way of the dinosaur.
Natural Mosquito Repellent (Sans Toxic Chemicals) May Beat DEET
Krystal Steinmetz on August 19, 2015
Chemists are pitting the modern-day bug dope against a natural remedy known to Native Americans for centuries.
Hackers Go Public With Millions of Customer Names From Adultery Site
Krystal Steinmetz on August 19, 2015
Data dump follows a month after theft of information from “the world’s largest website for married men and women looking to have a discreet affair.”
TV Viewers Cutting the Cord in Big Numbers
Karla Bowsher on August 19, 2015
The number of people who ditched their pay-TV company last quarter increased by as much as an estimated 300 percent. What does the future hold?
This Year’s ‘Most Livable’ Cities in the World
Karla Bowsher on August 19, 2015
The United States has no cities ranked among the 10 most livable in the world. Find out which factor is keeping America off the list.
Is the Paleo Diet Based on Flawed Logic?
Karla Bowsher on August 19, 2015
A new study argues that a true Paleo diet should include carbs. Find out why.
Beware the Most Vexing Travel Credit Card ‘Gotchas’
Christopher Elliott on August 19, 2015
Offering enticing perks such as “free” bags and “free” airline tickets, these cards are big on promises, but they often fall short on the delivery.
Expose of Amazon’s ‘Bruising Workplace’ Stirs Furious Debate
Krystal Steinmetz on August 18, 2015
Whether it is a brilliant team “helping invent the future, and laughing along the way” or a sweat shop ignoring employees’ well-being depends on whom you talk to.
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