Feb 21 Trump signals he's prepared to give farmers more federal aid By Kevin Freking, Associated Press In a tweet, the present suggested that he’s prepared to tap federal coffers again to help farmers suffering from the tariff fights that he initiated. Continue reading
Feb 20 Watch 7:24 Why more older workers are finding themselves unemployed as retirement approaches By Paul Solman, Diane Lincoln Estes Many Americans plan to save for retirement in their 50s. But what happens if you're laid off at that age instead? According to researchers, the situation is common, and older workers have a harder time finding a new job --… Continue watching
Feb 20 Fracking debate causes tremors in battleground Pennsylvania By Marc Levy, Associated Press The notion of banning fracking is dividing the Democrats running for president and increasingly dividing Democrats in the presidential battleground state of Pennsylvania. Continue reading
Feb 20 New Mexico sues Google over collection of children's data By Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press Google disputes the allegations, saying the service allows schools to control account access and requires they obtain parental consent when necessary. Continue reading
Feb 20 Google updates terms of service in plain language after E.U. scrutiny By Rachel Lerman, Associated Press The practices are largely the same as they were before, but Google says it's now trying to use plain language. Continue reading
Feb 20 Column: How growing up in a bank desert can hurt your credit for the rest of your life By Tony Cookson, The Conversation Research shows that people who grow up in a bank desert on Native American reservations are more likely to fall behind on credit card and mortgage payments. Continue reading
Feb 20 Can AI flag disease outbreaks faster than humans? Not quite By Matt O'Brien, Christina Larson, Associated Press The first public alert outside China about the novel coronavirus came on Dec. 30 from the automated HealthMap system at Boston Children's Hospital. Continue reading
Feb 20 Morgan Stanley to buy E-Trade for $13 billion By Ken Sweet, Michelle Chapman, Associated Press The deal is the latest chapter in Morgan Stanley's transformation from the scrappy, deal-doing, stock-trading investment bank to a more well-rounded financial firm. Continue reading
Feb 19 IRS to pay visits to high-income taxpayers who fail to file By Sarah Skidmore Sell, Associated Press The IRS says it is stepping up its efforts to visit high-income taxpayers who failed in prior years to file their tax returns on time. The face-to-face visits will focus on those who earned more than $100,000 during a tax… Continue reading
Feb 19 North Dakota regulators approve expanded Dakota Access pipeline By James MacPherson, Associated Press Opponents say the expansion would increase the possibility of an oil spill. They argue the commission should have considered effects all along the line and not solely at the pump station location. Continue reading