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What a professional home appraiser wants you to know
If you’re buying a home, refinancing your mortgage, or just want to know how much your home is worth, you’re probably going to need a property appraisal.
At its most basic, “an appraisal is an opinion of value for a...Read more
Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa application fee upheld by judge
A federal judge said the Trump administration can move ahead with a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications, providing a setback for U.S. technology companies that rely on hiring skilled foreign workers.
U.S. District ...Read more
Waymo to update software across fleet after major power failure
Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo said it would strengthen its automated software to better handle power outages after its self-driving taxis froze and caused traffic jams during a major electricity failure last weekend in San ...Read more
Majority of Starbucks' striking baristas are returning to work
Nearly six weeks after thousands of Starbucks union workers began to strike over contract negotiations, the standoff with the Seattle-based coffee giant hasn't budged.
Now, the majority of striking baristas are set to ...Read more
'South Park' creators clash with performers at their Colorado restaurant
"South Park" creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker, who this summer landed one of the richest TV deals ever, are being called Scrooges by performers at their Casa Bonita restaurant near Denver.
In late October, the ...Read more
Tech review: Anker dock makes quick work of connecting your peripherals
My first computer was a Macintosh Plus, which was an all-in-one computer with a built-in black and white monitor.
Then I moved up to an actual desktop PC, with a separate color monitor.
Back then, laptops were expensive ...Read more
Feds claim U.S. Steel mistreated pregnant employee at Iron Range mine
U.S. Steel failed to provide necessary accommodations to a heavy equipment operator with a high-risk pregnancy working at an Iron Range mine, according to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
The commission filed ...Read more
The battle for control of Warner Bros.: A timeline of key developments
Netflix and Paramount are locked in an epic tug-of-war for HBO and Warner Bros. — the historic film factory behind Batman, Harry Potter, Scooby-Doo, "Casablanca" and "The Matrix."
Warner Bros. Discovery awarded the ...Read more
Apple, Google and others tell some foreign employees to avoid traveling out of the country
Big Tech companies, including Apple, Google, Microsoft, and ServiceNow, have warned employees on visas to avoid leaving the country amid uncertainty about changing immigration policy and procedures.
Following an attack on...Read more
As Orlando woos overseas visitors, Trump's social media plan for tourists sparks concerns
A Walt Disney World vacation could soon come with a new U.S. government mandate for the theme park-loving British and tourists from dozens of other countries: Hand over five years of social media history.
For President ...Read more
How Philly-area grocery workers handle the holiday stress -- and find joy along the way
PHILADELPHIA — Crowds of last-minute shoppers, customers looking for seasonal ingredients, sappy hands from tying Christmas trees to cars, and of course, hours and hours of cheery holiday music playing on a loop.
Such ...Read more
How Agility Robotics uses artificial intelligence, from their humanoid 'Digit' to everyday workflow
Digit the humanoid robot is 5 feet 9 inches tall and lives in warehouses, helping its human coworkers move and stack boxes up to 35 pounds. It also "smiles" and waves.
Robots like Digit are a growing pursuit among ...Read more
Michigan marijuana businesses, customers see hazy future with new tax
BERKLEY, Mich. — Metro Detroit cannabis dispensaries say sales have ticked up in recent weeks as customers stock up ahead of a new 24% tax set to take effect Jan. 1.
The increase in sales reflects a combination of the ...Read more
Vince Zampella, 'Call of Duty' co-creator, dies after crash on Angeles Crest Highway
Vince Zampella, the video game developer who helped launch the wildly lucrative and enduring "Call of Duty" franchise and "Apex Legends" studio Respawn Entertainment, has died.
A representative for Electronic Arts, which ...Read more
Fight between Waymo and Santa Monica goes to court
Waymo is taking the city of Santa Monica to court after the city ordered the company to cease charging its autonomous vehicles at two facilities overnight, claiming the lights and beeping at the lots were a nuisance to ...Read more
The best places to keep your emergency fund
Unexpected events, such as an emergency room visit or a broken-down car, can result in major financial problems when you don’t have an emergency fund in place.
It’s not just about having some cash — ideally enough ...Read more
US suspends offshore wind leases in new setback for industry
The U.S. is suspending leases for all five wind farms under construction off the East Coast in the latest blow to a sector that’s been targeted repeatedly by the Trump administration as part of its attack on clean energy...Read more
Many renters say they'll never buy a home, according to a national survey
This year, renters were burdened by housing costs, pessimistic about the economy, and less likely to say homeownership is part of the American dream, according to a survey by the national rental listing platform Zumper.
...Read more
Instacart ends AI pricing test that charged shoppers different prices for the same items
Instacart will stop using artificial intelligence to experiment with product pricing after a report showed that customers on the platform were paying different prices for the same items.
The report, published this month ...Read more
A tale of two Ralphs -- Lauren and the supermarket -- shows the reality of a K-shaped economy
John and Theresa Anderson meandered through the sprawling Ralph Lauren clothing store on Rodeo Drive, shopping for holiday gifts.
They emerged carrying boxy blue bags. John scored quarter-zip sweaters for himself and his ...Read more
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