Japan’s Yen Gains in Value against US Dollar
The Japanese yen has risen to its highest value in relation to the United States dollar in one and one half years.
New Study Shows Best, Worst Pay for Women
American women who work as computer programmers, chefs and dentists earn 28 percent less than men doing the same jobs.
Amazon Customer Banned for Too Many Returns
Tuan Do of New York says Amazon has banned him from shopping on that website.
The World’s Best Whiskey Is From … Taiwan?
The best whisky in the world came from Taiwan.
One-Third of Innovators in US Are Immigrants
More than one-third of U.S. innovators are born outside the U.S.
US Coasts Boast Job Growth
Job growth happened on the east and west coasts of the U.S. last year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Social Business Starters on the Rise
Social entrepreneurs – people who create start-up companies that would help the environment, health care or agriculture – are on the rise.
US Markets Claw Back Gains, But ‘Chop’ Ahead
Low oil prices combined with less demand around the world have weakened American stock prices.
Mars Candy Bars Recalled in 55 Countries in Europe
A U.S.-based candy maker recalled some of its candy bars produced in Europe after plastic was found inside them.
Rocky Year Ahead for Nigeria Amid Oil Price Crash
Nigeria is Africa’s biggest oil producer.