The ‘Internet of Restaurants’ Is Coming for Your Info
At the National Restaurant Association, many of the hot technology companies are selling surveillance, not supper.
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Three Things You Need to Know About the House Budget Proposal
The House has released its 2018 budget blueprint. It's already meeting resistance from both far-right and centrist Republicans.
What’s Next for the Affordable Care Act?
The Senate's efforts to repeal the ACA seem to be dead, but that doesn't mean the law is totally safe.
New Database Examines How the United States Prosecutes Corporate Crime
Fines for companies have risen over the last 25 years, but the number of prosecutions has remained roughly the same, according to information compiled by a University of Virginia law professor and his research team.
How Powerful Corporate Copyright Is Killing the Repair Industry
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 was meant to protect artists and programmers, but it has ended up preventing consumers from fixing their products.
Yet Again, No ‘Trump Bump’ in Economic Growth
This comes after a disappointing first quarter of 2017 that showed only 1.4 percent growth.
Trump Transferred Wealth to His Son Eric, Avoiding the Accompanying Taxes
These transactions illustrate the unique advantages that real estate developers like Trump have when passing down valuable assets between generations.
These Charts Show Who Wins and Loses Under the Senate’s ACA Repeal Bill
A new analysis explores what would happen to silver plan premiums under the Better Care Reconciliation Act.
Will the Supermarket Spell Doom for South Asian Convenience Stores?
If other immigrant groups are any indication, supermarkets' embrace of different cuisines could mean trouble for small South Asian grocers.
Preferential Rent Treatment Is Hurting New York City’s Poorest Neighborhoods
The units are supposed to be protected from steep rent hikes. But thanks to a loophole, owners can seek big rent increases anyway.