Health Costs Inch Up As Obamacare Kicks In
While there were increases in the second quarter of this year, they don't appear to be pushing the growth in health spending toward the painful levels of a decade ago.
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Food Is Cheap, At Least Compared With 4 Years Ago
Global food prices are at a four-year low because of good harvests in the U.S., Europe and China. But food still costs more than it did in the 1990s, even accounting for inflation.
SeaWorld Hopes New Orca Habitats Will Stem A Tide Of Criticism
The theme park says a 2013 documentary critical of its captive orca attraction has hurt its bottom line. Now, it's pushing back with a social media campaign and plans for new habitats for its whales.
The Alibaba Effect: How China's eBay Transformed Village Economics
At first, Sun Han made a staggering 100 percent profit margin on his furniture. Soon everyone in his village was opening a furniture factory — and didn't need to raise pigs anymore.
'Ask The White Guy' About The Hawks
Atlanta Hawks co-owner Bruce Levenson's email about the diversity of the team's fans could end his run in the NBA. But were his comments really out of bounds?
Eagles Running Back Accused Of Leaving 20 Cent Tip On $60 Check
A burger joint in Philadelphia posted LeSean McCoy's receipt on Facebook. Actor Charlie Sheen has pledged to give the waiter $1,000.
Airline Social Media 'Command Centers' Direct Complaint Traffic
Southwest Airlines has joined a growing number of airlines that are hiring social media "first responders" to help with customer relations.
Government To Drop Background Check Firm USIS
The Falls Church, Va.-based private contractor conducts most of the government's background checks and was the target of a cyberattack last month that breached thousands of personnel files.
The Apple Watch Is Here And Another Tech Hype Cycle Commences
Apple unveiled its first new product line since 2010, a wearable computing device called the Apple Watch. But is it a game changer? You can't trust all the hype.
Why Food Pilgrims Will Wait Four Hours For A Taste Of The Sublime
Psychology tells us that waiting for an experience can boost our happiness, as can talking about the experience afterward. That's one reason food pilgrims seem to be queuing up and Instagramming it.