NFL, Broadway Fight FCC Auction Of Broadcast Spectrum
The Federal Communications Commission is getting ready to auction off more broadcast spectrum and that has the folks who use wireless microphones very worried.
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China's Corruption Crackdown Pummels Macau Casinos
The Chinese island is renowned as a gambling capital and a place to launder cash. An anti-graft campaign has driven away high rollers and others dependent on its shady financial services.
Judge To Rule Friday On Detroit's Bankruptcy Exit
The judge must decide if the plan is fair to Detroit's creditors and feasible for the city to accomplish, as it seeks to shed $7 billion in debt and invest more than a billion in city services.
October Jobs Data Show Solid Employment Growth
The economy added 214,000 jobs in October, less than the 248,000 produced in September, but just enough to continue pushing the unemployment rate down.
Future U.S. Manufacturing Jobs Will Require More Brain Than Brawn
The face of manufacturing has changed. In the future, the pool of workers is expected to be smaller. And if workers want to succeed, they'll need continuous improvement with on-the-job education.
Minecraft's Business Model: A Video Game That Leaves You Alone
Microsoft is buying the company that created the video game Minecraft, which has a loyal following in part because of the freedom it allows players — including freedom from pressure to buy add-ons.
U.S. And China Move Toward Ending Tariffs On High-Tech Gear
The existing tariff system, which adds as much as 25 percent to the cost of American high-tech exports, covers more than $4 trillion in annual trade, the White House says.
Study Shows Long-Term Benefits Of Welfare Program
Data from the Mothers Pension Program, launched at the turn of the 20th century, finds benefits on education, income and longevity. It's the first to document benefits over the span of a century.
Tech Star Wants To Make Diversity Plug-And-Play For Silicon Valley
Tristan Walker, founder and CEO of Walker & Co. Brands, and J.J. McCorvey, a writer at Fast Company, discuss the tech industry's diversity problem.
Pay Attention To The Health Insurance Calendar To Avoid Surprises
Consumers can sign up for health insurance through the online marketplaces anytime from Nov. 15 to Feb. 15. But waiting can trigger medical bills and the health law's penalties.