Jan 2, 2017

01/02/17: The cost of progress

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New York's long-awaited subway line is now officially open. But faster commutes may mean rising rents. How much extra could renters end up paying? Also in transportation news: Kathryn Marinello takes the wheel at Hertz tomorrow. We'll talk about what the management shift indicates about changes happening in the car-rental industry. Plus, a look at one hospital network's app that helps physicians prescribe other apps.

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New York subway line brings excitement and rent worries

by Adam Allington

Jan 2, 2017

Manhattan’s Second Avenue finally gets its subway.

Commuters exit the uptown Q train at the 86th St. station on the newly opened Second Avenue subway line on Sunday in New York City.

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Kathryn Marinello takes the wheel at Hertz

by Sam Harnett

Jan 2, 2017

There have been a lot of management changes happening at car-rental companies.

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IRS must hold Earned Income Tax Credit refunds until mid-February

by Marketplace Contributor

Jan 2, 2017

That's about two weeks later than usual.

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Canadian greenhouse industry seeks methods to reduce pollution into Lake Erie

by Marketplace Contributor

Jan 2, 2017

Many Canadian greenhouse growers are switching to water recycling.

After greenhouse tomatoes are picked and loaded into boxes, they're delivered to packing stations using robotic trolleys.

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A health care app that'll prescribe you other apps

by Dan Gorenstein

Jan 2, 2017

"Prescription Universe" evaluates and ranks apps it considers the safest and most valuable.

The app "Prescription Universe" helps physicians prescribe medical apps.

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Mid-day Update

01/02/17: New year, new financial obstacles

by David Brancaccio

Jan 2, 2017

In China, there's been quite the buying spree in U.S. assets. But the new year will bring some new obstacles for investors. And as tax filing season kicks into gear later this month, low-income filers could face some refunding obstacles. Those who qualify for certain tax credits may have to wait longer than usual for the money. Plus: a look at how the Canadian greenhouse industry is trying to keep Lake Erie pollution-free.

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New York’s long-awaited subway line is now officially open. But faster commutes may mean rising rents. How much extra could renters end up paying? Also in transportation news: Kathryn Marinello takes the wheel at Hertz tomorrow. We’ll talk about what the management shift indicates about changes happening in the car-rental industry. Plus, a look at one hospital network’s app that helps physicians prescribe other apps.