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How colleges take from the poor, give to the rich
A new report shows that many four-year colleges and universities play a shell game with federal Pell grant money meant to cut college costs for low-income students. Read more »
Political landscape changes with improving economy, but scandals offer room for new attacks
Alleged misbehavior by the Internal Revenue Service and other federal agencies gives the GOP something else to talk about and investigate as the economy clearly, if slowly, recovers on President... Read more »
Can't catch a break: America lags behind on paid vacations
According to a report by the Center for Economic and Policy Research, the average worker in the private sector in the United States receives about 10 days of paid vacation and six paid holidays per... Read more »
When women out-earn men
A recent study finds that women who earn more than their potential spouse are more likely to have negative economic or family outcomes. But attitudes may be changing among young people toward... Read more »
Delta ups ante in battle for N.Y.
Delta's formula for winning over New York travelers is simple: floor-to-ceiling windows, abundant power outlets and a burger joint with a cult-like following. Read more »
Summer travel forecast: Better but no record-breaker
This summer, high rollers are flying to lavish hot spots for their vacations. The rest of us are driving to less luxurious places like nearby campgrounds. Read more »
Some unions angry about health care law
Some labor unions that enthusiastically backed President Barack Obama's health care overhaul are now frustrated and angry, fearful it will jeopardize benefits for millions of members. Read more »
Republican student loan bill passes US House
A republican proposal to tie interest rates on students loans to the governments cost of borrowing passed the U.S. House of Representatives but faces opposition in the Senate. Read more »
Classically trained chef opens diner in Uintah County's oilfield
Signs are common in the oilfields of the Uintah Basin. Some point the way to drilling rigs or natural gas compressor stations. Others warn about the potential presence of hydrogen sulfide gas. A... Read more »
Salt Lake County hires new economic development director
Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams has announced the hiring of Christina Oliver as the county’s next economic development director. Oliver replaces Dale Carpenter, who recently retired. Read more »
US durable goods orders rise 3.3 percent in April
U.S. orders for long-lasting manufactured goods rebounded in April, buoyed by more demand for aircraft and stronger business investment. The gains suggest economic growth may be holding steady this... Read more »
Stocks barely budge; market ends week with loss
Major stock indexes closed out their first weekly loss in a month in quiet trading Friday. Read more »
Lack of aid from the Fed has investors worried
Investors have grown nervous that the Federal Reserve will scale back its efforts to boost the U.S. economy sooner than many expected. Read more »
U.S. new home sales increasing
U.S. sales of new homes rose in April and nearly matched the fastest pace in five years, driving the median price to a record high. The gains suggest the housing recovery is strengthening. Read more »
Big U.S. cities growing
Urban renewal? New census estimates show that most of the nation's largest cities further enhanced their allure last year, posting strong population growth for a second straight year. Read more »
Kennecott lays off roughly 100 workers Thursday
Kennecott Utah Copper laid off an unspecified number of employees Thursday as a result of a massive landslide that crippled the mine last month. Read more »
Models receiving coveted H-1B visas
Fashion models are included in the H-1B visa category, which is leaving fewer of these visas for the highly educated and skilled workers who make up the majority of applicants and H-1B visa... Read more »
Median CEO pay rises to $9.7 million
The head of a typical large public company made $9.7 million in 2012, a 6.5 percent increase from a year earlier that was aided by a rising stock market, according to an analysis by The Associated... Read more »
New TV show will feature live firings
This time "you're fired" is more than a Donald Trump catchphrase. Fox is turning the firing of real people from real jobs into prime-time entertainment starting this week. Read more »
'Boom Town Baby': African stock market sees sizable gains
The barrage of hourly tweets sent out by Aly-Khan Satchu — East Africa's version of CNBC's Mad Money host Jim Cramer — cheers on what Satchu says is a growing sentiment among investors:... Read more »
Stocks fall as Fed weighs cutting stimulus
The Federal Reserve took financial markets for a ride Wednesday, pushing stock prices up in the morning then sending them down in the afternoon. Read more »
Obama threatens veto of Republican student loan plan
President Barack Obama is threatening to veto House Republicans' student loan bill. Read more »
Target's 1Q profit drops 29 pct on weak sales
Target Corp. reported a 29 percent drop in first-quarter profit as unusually cool spring weather and financial pressures chilled customers' appetite for spending. Read more »
Stocks rise on Fed stimulus hopes, home sales
Stocks are moving higher Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said it was too soon for the central bank to pull back on its economic stimulus programs. Read more »
US auto factories cutting back on summer downtime
The Detroit automakers are largely forgoing the traditional two-week summer break at their factories and speeding up production to meet buyers' growing demand for new cars and trucks. Read more »
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Mistake or miracle: New evidence on the effects of microcredit
For nearly ten years microfinance, the practice of making small loans to poor people to start businesses, has been lauded as a silver bullet for eradicating poverty in the developing world. Read more »
Can't catch a break: America lags behind on paid vacations
According to a report by the Center for Economic and Policy Research, the average worker in the private sector in the United States receives about 10 days of paid vacation and six paid holidays per... Read more »
Delta ups ante in battle for N.Y.
Delta's formula for winning over New York travelers is simple: floor-to-ceiling windows, abundant power outlets and a burger joint with a cult-like following. Read more »
Utah ranks No. 1 for economic outlook for sixth year in a row
For the sixth year in a row, Utah's economic outlook ranks No. 1 in the nation. Read more »
Classically trained chef opens diner in Uintah County's oilfield
Signs are common in the oilfields of the Uintah Basin. Some point the way to drilling rigs or natural gas compressor stations. Others warn about the potential presence of hydrogen sulfide gas. A... Read more »
Low US energy prices make Euro leaders see green
EU leaders met in Brussels this week to discuss energy policy, and the chart that had everyone buzzing had three jagged lines. It showed EU electricity prices since 2005 skyrocketing, while Japan's... Read more »
UDOT to install new drainage system in Parleys Canyon
At the mouth of Parleys Canyon on I-80, UDOT will replace a two-mile section of massive metal pipe 8 feet in diameter that carries Parleys Creek under the interstate. The old pipe is failing, UDOT... Read more »
Republican student loan bill passes US House
A republican proposal to tie interest rates on students loans to the governments cost of borrowing passed the U.S. House of Representatives but faces opposition in the Senate. Read more »
S.L. draws up airport plans
Mountain views, faster takeoffs and workout equipment are a few things Salt Lake City officials are considering as they draw up plans for a nearly $2 billion remake of the city's airport. Read more »
Some unions angry about health care law
Some labor unions that enthusiastically backed President Barack Obama's health care overhaul are now frustrated and angry, fearful it will jeopardize benefits for millions of members. Read more »
US companies challenging contraception mandate
Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. is challenging the part of the federal health care law that requires for-profit companies to offer employees health coverage that includes products the business owners find... Read more »
Couples registry gets preliminary nod from Salt Lake County Council
The Salt Lake County Council gave preliminary approval to the creation of a mutual commitment registry, which would grant official recognition to unmarried and committed partnerships. Read more »
Kennecott lays off roughly 100 workers Thursday
Kennecott Utah Copper laid off an unspecified number of employees Thursday as a result of a massive landslide that crippled the mine last month. Read more »
XanGo seeks ouster of co-founder in new lawsuit
A XanGo co-founder who sued his partners last week is now the subject of a lawsuit seeking his ouster from the company. Read more »
The future of food? 3D printing moves beyond guns and artwork
The new world of 3D printing is on its way to revolutionizing personal weapons after the successful test of the first entirely 3D printed gun in early May, but mechanical engineer Anjan Contractor... Read more »
Stocks barely budge; market ends week with loss
Major stock indexes closed out their first weekly loss in a month in quiet trading Friday. Read more »
'Mantiques' could be a ticket to more cash
With warmer weather comes de-junking, de-cluttering, and spring-cleaning. Monica Zoltanski, owner of the Capital City Antique Mall said now is the time to cash in on your “mantiques.” Read more »
Salt Lake County hires new economic development director
Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams has announced the hiring of Christina Oliver as the county’s next economic development director. Oliver replaces Dale Carpenter, who recently retired. Read more »
When women out-earn men
A recent study finds that women who earn more than their potential spouse are more likely to have negative economic or family outcomes. But attitudes may be changing among young people toward... Read more »
Taking back family dinner: A healthy, affordable and convenient escape from processed food
Homemade meals can provide greater control over ingredients — an important consideration given that one-third of U.S. children are obese or at risk of obesity. But the question inevitably... Read more »
AIG CEO tells college graduates facing economic uncertainty: 'Don’t cry about it. Deal with it.'
Robert Benmosche, CEO of AIG, advised college graduates to accept the hand they have been dealt in life and accept any job opportunity that comes their way, even as employment prospects for recent... Read more »
Summer travel forecast: Better but no record-breaker
This summer, high rollers are flying to lavish hot spots for their vacations. The rest of us are driving to less luxurious places like nearby campgrounds. Read more »
US durable goods orders rise 3.3 percent in April
U.S. orders for long-lasting manufactured goods rebounded in April, buoyed by more demand for aircraft and stronger business investment. The gains suggest economic growth may be holding steady this... Read more »
Obama threatens veto of Republican student loan plan
President Barack Obama is threatening to veto House Republicans' student loan bill. Read more »
Airport TRAX ridership remains strong weeks after official opening
The number of people using the Utah Transit Authority’s newest light-rail extension to Salt Lake City International Airport has held steady since it began taking passengers last month. Read more »
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