New York City, Uber Strike 4-Month Deal On Vehicle Cap
Mayor Bill de Blasio's administration had sought a 1 percent cap on Uber's growth within New York City, pending a study. Uber had opposed the measure.
ECONOMY
Greeks Still Face Transaction Limits After Banks Reopen
In Greece, banks reopened Monday for the first time in three weeks, allowing customers to make deposits. But people still face severe withdrawal limits in an effort to keep money inside the country.
Greek Banks Reopen With Limits Still In Place
Also today, Greeks were greeted by higher prices on basic goods because of a eurozone-imposed sales tax of between 13 and 23 percent.
Employee Or Contractor? New U.S. Guidelines Could Reclassify Workers
The Labor Department has suggested standards an employer must meet to consider a worker an independent contractor. Employment lawyers say this will lead to more lawsuits against employers.
Professor Delivers A Crash Course In Real Estate Investing To Detroiters
Housing prices there have dropped, opening up investment opportunities — but only if you know how to invest. One professor is teaching inner-city residents how to get in on the market.
From Highways To Trade Deal, What Big Business Wants By Christmas
Business lobbyists say Congress has enough time left this year to pass significant legislation. But those plans could get tripped up by debate over Iran and over the budget.
Greece's Ex-Finance Minister: Bailout Reforms Will 'Fail'
Yanis Varoufakis, who was forced to resign as a condition for concluding a financial rescue deal, says the latest austerity program will "go down in history" as a disaster.
Remembering New Orleans' Overlooked Ties To Slavery
The city has a reputation for music, food and fun. But it's also a land with an economic history rooted in the domestic slave trade that tore families apart. Now, its legacy sits below the surface.
Can Limited Resources Lead To Better Innovation?
Navi Radjou has spent years studying "jugaad," also known as frugal innovation. While researching emerging markets, he realized that creativity might be the most precious renewable resource.
German Lawmakers Back Greek Bailout Plan
The Bundestag voted overwhelmingly in favor of the $93.6 billion package aimed at keeping Athens in the eurozone.