Should Sports be a College Major? Some, including Nike, Say Yes
staff The idea of offering a degree in sports has gained momentum now that college athletes can be paid.…
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Financial Advice on Social Media Is Growing. And Risky.
Everyday investors are turning to financial influencers, or ‘fin-fluencers,’ to learn how to manage their finances, but experts…
How Improv Comedians Make a Living Teaching Corporate Workshops
For some improv comedians, Fortune 1000 companies can help make the funny business more lucrative.
Amazon’s Fight With Unions Heads to Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods workers in Philadelphia are voting on whether to form the first union in the Amazon-owned chain.…
The Surveillance Tools That Could Power Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
Border enforcement agencies have spent billions assembling surveillance tools to track and find people. These could be critical…
Inside the $32 Billion Industry Transforming Marijuana
Inside the $32 billion industry transforming marijuana, its consumption and beliefs about its ability to heal.
In China, Rare Dissent Over a Program to Save on Drug Costs
Top doctors raised concerns about domestically made drugs, saying Beijing’s effort to lower costs is sacrificing quality.
The House oversight committee will investigate Republican complaints about banks.
Venture capital and cryptocurrency companies have claimed that they are subject to politically motivated discrimination, though the banks…
Fitbit Agrees to Pay $12 Million for Not Quickly Reporting Burn Risk With Watches
After consumer complaints of overheating batteries, the company did not immediately report the defect with its Ionic smartwatches,…
Spirit Airlines Will Prohibit ‘Offensive’ Tattoos and Revealing Clothing
The airline clarified (somewhat) the attire and appearance that might prevent passengers from being allowed to board or…