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Why Amazon is getting into music streaming

by Sally Herships
Oct 12, 2016
Think of it as a Trojan horse campaign. And hey, they make also make some money.
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The uncertain future of state DMVs

by Sally Herships
Oct 12, 2016
If autonomous cars don't have drivers, will we need licenses to operate them?
People wait in line outside of the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) in Los Angeles, California.
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The next frontier for the Next Frontier

by Sally Herships
Oct 11, 2016
Getting humans to Mars will take both government and private sector.
This self-portrait of NASA's Curiosity Mars rover shows the vehicle at the "Mojave" site.
Photo by NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS via Getty Images
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Is McDonald's at fault for franchisee labor practices?

by Sally Herships
Oct 6, 2016
A new trend in labor law says companies can be held accountable when problems occur
McDonald's restaurant is seen September 10, 2016 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
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Kosher foods get an update

by Sally Herships
Oct 3, 2016
Organic matzoh? The 129-year-old Manischewitz is keeping up with food trends.
Manishewitz is focused on providing consumers with the same options they see available in mainstream products, like non-GMO offerings.
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Do we need to track pressure cooker sales?

by Sally Herships
Sep 21, 2016
The question is raised after they were used in bombs in New York and New Jersey.
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These lifeguards don't fit anyone's stereotype

by Sally Herships
Sep 9, 2016
A guard at New York's Jones Beach says the state is guilty of age discrimination.
Roy Lester at work at the Sun and Surf Club.
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There are more adult diapers sold in Japan than baby diapers

by Sally Herships
Aug 29, 2016
The country's aging population means businesses have to shift their approach.
Japanese models wear the latest style of adult diapers during its fashion show in Tokyo. The show introduced a collection of 170 adult diapers and smaller pads with men and women walking and striking a pose to the tunes of 1980s British and American pop and rock music.   
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Payroll services and software industry in transition

by Sally Herships
Aug 29, 2016
Fewer employers are doing payroll calculations in-house and on proprietary office servers.
Writing paychecks often involves complicated math.
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What was behind Macy's decision to cut more stores?

by Sally Herships
Aug 11, 2016
A look at what drives brick-and-mortar retail strategy in an online-dominant era.
People walk past Macy's flagship store in Herald Square on Thursday in New York City. The retailer announced plans to close 100 stores nationwide.
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