Dec 05 Watch 6:40 The Who’s Pete Townshend doesn’t enjoy performing. Here’s what he’d rather do By Paul Solman Fifty-five years after co-founding the rock band The Who, Pete Townshend is still at it. The lead lyricist and guitarist says he actually doesn’t enjoy performing but views it as an “easy” job necessary to finance his lifestyle and support… Continue watching
Dec 04 USDA says hundreds of thousands of Americans will lose SNAP benefits under new rule By Associated Press The finalized rule, announced Wednesday, will restrict states from exempting work-eligible adults from having to obtain steady employment in order to receive benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which helps feed more than 36 million Americans. Continue reading
Dec 03 Google co-founders step down as executives from parent company, Alphabet By Rachel Lerman, Associated Press The co-founders of Google are stepping down as executives of its parent company, Alphabet, ending a remarkable two decades during which Larry Page and Sergey Brin shaped a startup born in a Silicon Valley garage into one of the world's… Continue reading
Dec 03 Stocks fall as Trump says trade deal with China can wait By Alex Veiga, Associated Press Investors had been hoping for a deal this year, or at least enough progress to stave off new U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods, including smartphones and laptops, scheduled to start Dec. 15. Continue reading
Dec 03 Medicare’s open enrollment can be confusing. Here are some last-minute tips. By Philip Moeller Medicare’s annual open enrollment period ends on Dec. 7. Continue reading
Dec 02 Column: Why we need to redefine ‘full time’ work By Denise Cummins American workers need to work fewer—not more—hours to increase productivity at work and at home. Continue reading
Dec 02 Trump to tariff steel and aluminum from Argentina and Brazil By Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Donald Trump on Monday accused Argentina and Brazil of hurting American farmers through currency manipulation and said he’ll slap tariffs on their steel and aluminum imports to retaliate. Continue reading
Nov 30 Merry Clickmas: Black Friday online sales hit record $7.4B By Anne D'Innocenzio, Alexandra Olson, Associated Press This year’s Black Friday was the biggest ever for online sales, and Adobe Analytics says carts filled on phones, computers and tablets rang up $7.4 billion in transactions. Continue reading
Nov 29 Watch 7:24 How these Massachusetts farmers are turning manure and food waste into power By Allison Aubrey, NPR According to the Natural Resources Defense Council, about 204 million pounds of turkey meat will be thrown away this Thanksgiving. That’s an estimated $293 million worth. As we continue our look at innovative solutions to food waste across the country,… Continue watching
Nov 28 How much you should spend on holiday gifts, according to an economist By Jay L. Zagorsky, The Conversation Spending too much can put you in financial distress. Spending too little may make you look cheap. Continue reading