Federal Reserve Announces Sweeping Review of Its Big Bank Oversight
The Federal Reserve Board wants to look at whether the views of examiners are being heard by higher-ups.
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A Majority of Middle-Class Black Children Will Be Poorer as Adults
The disturbing findings of a new study.
The Red Cross’ Own Employees Doubt the Charity’s Ethics
Survey results obtained by ProPublica also show a crisis of trust in the charity’s senior leadership.
Ethnic Diversity Deflates Market Bubbles
But it's not in the rainbow and sing-along way you'd hope for. We just don't trust outsiders' judgments.
Is McDonald’s Really Becoming More Transparent?
In an increasingly ratings-based and knowledge-rich economy, the company could suffer if consumers don't believe its new campaign is built on honesty.
The 30,000-Word Job Application
Over the last year, Alana Massey has applied to more than 700 jobs. She reports on all the free words she's created in the process.
The Unseen Consequences of Pumping Breast Milk
Exclusive pumping is becoming more popular among American moms, often seen as a way moms can “have it all.” Meanwhile, the effects on maternal and infant health—and workplace policies—are rarely discussed.
The Slim Fast Billionaire and the Scandal-Plagued Former Israeli Prime Minister
A private foundation funded by the founder of Slim Fast paid tax deductible dollars to a consulting company owned by Ehud Olmert, an Israeli political figure accused of corruption.
Is It Time for the United States to Consider a Shorter Work Week?
Other countries are pushing legislation forward that would reduce the hours employees work in an effort to improve quality of life and increase productivity.