Carolinas HealthCare To Partner With UNC Health Care, Create Medical Giant
Two North Carolina hospital systems are partnering up to create a healthcare giant in the state.
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Wells Fargo Uncovers 1.4 Million More Fake Accounts
Wells Fargo has found 3.5 million potential fake accounts in an internal review, up from 2.1 million fake accounts the company initially identified.
FACT CHECK: 4 Claims From Trump's Tax Speech
Without revealing any particulars, the president pitched his ideas for a tax code overhaul on Wednesday. Here are four claims he made and how close to correct he was on all of them.
Zillionaire To Other Zillionaires: "Pay Up"
You probably don't know Nick Hanauer, but he has more money than you.
Best Buy Shares Plunge After CEO Warns Record Growth Is Not 'New Normal'
Best Buy's earnings report beat Wall Street expectations, but after weeks of record-highs, the CEO also warned that the growth is "not a new normal." That sent Best Buy shares down by more than 10 percent, as investors weighed whether the electronics retailer can compete with Amazon, Walmart and others.
What Does It Take To See Gentrification Before It Happens?
The great hope of urban advocates is to democratize data, allowing residents to see more clearly how a neighborhood is changing — but knowledge of those changes may accelerate them, says Adam Frank.
Economic Impact of Harvey Could Be Felt Nationwide Before It's Over
Hurricane Harvey has inflicted much human misery since Friday, and now its aftermath is causing economic harm. Experts say the flooding may end up damaging oil refineries and boosting gas prices.
Using Plastic Bags Is Now Illegal — And Punishable By Jail Time — In Kenya
The East African economic powerhouse is following in the footsteps of its much smaller neighbor Rwanda. Kenya's government says it's good for the environment, but critics say it will hurt the poor.
Uber Picks New CEO, Expedia's Dara Khosrowshahi
The travel company CEO will step into the role at a time of immense turmoil for the ride-hailing giant, to fill a leadership vacuum after co- founder Travis Kalanick resigned under pressure in June.
Trump Signs Sanctions Aimed Squarely At Venezuelan Government
The latest restrictions are the first to target President Nicolas Maduro's regime directly, and they prevent U.S. institutions from buying new debt issued by the government or state-owned oil company.