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Mar 23, 2016

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Venezuela's people face sky-high inflation and a scarcity of essential goods;  how celebrities are using meet-and-greets as a revenue stream; and  the world's first professor of comic books talks about the surprising role he's played in bringing Batman to film and television

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New rule will require companies to disclose anti-union spending

by Gigi Douban
Mar 23, 2016
Companies can spend hundreds of thousands on anti-union consultants
The Department of Labor is cracking down on anti-union efforts.
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The boy who saved Batman

by Tommy Andres
Mar 23, 2016
You know the story of the Dark Knight. But do you know the story of his savior?
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Justin Bieber's cancelled meet-and-greets leave a lot of money on the table

by Nova Safo
Mar 23, 2016
It's not just $50 t-shirts — VIP extras bring even more money to blockbuster tours.
Canadian singer Justin Bieber poses on the red carpet upon his arrival at the Palais des Festivals to attend the 17th Annual NRJ Music Awards in Cannes, southeastern France, on November 7, 2015. 
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The Resource Curse

A day out at the (black) market in Venezuela

by Scott Tong
Mar 23, 2016
Low oil prices and government actions created shortages and soaring inflation
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Home sales figures prompt cheer and fear

by Mitchell Hartman
Mar 23, 2016
New home sales rose modestly in February, and builders are cautiously optimistic about the future.
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Financing for on-demand companies drops off

by Molly Wood
Mar 23, 2016
Looks like you might have to go get groceries instead of having Instacart deliver
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Venezuela’s people face sky-high inflation and a scarcity of essential goods;  how celebrities are using meet-and-greets as a revenue stream; and  the world’s first professor of comic books talks about the surprising role he’s played in bringing Batman to film and television

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