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When Wilder McCoy, a senior, became involved with the Sewanee student group, it had the word “divest” in its name — which they worried could come off as combative. The students eventually renamed their group the Socially Conscious Investment Club, in hopes of signaling their desire for cooperation. “We really bought into the ethos of […]

WASHINGTON — The first treatment for peanut allergies is about to hit the market, a big step toward better care for all kinds of food allergies — but still a long way from a cure. Friday’s approval by the Food and Drug Administration promises to bring some relief to families who’ve lived in fear of

In short, federal regulations exist to protect you from predatory practices, but not so much from changes to your Centurion Lounge access or your frequent flier miles. But even when it feels like your card issuer is taking away the small things that bring you joy, you’re not exactly powerless. What can you do if

PARIS — The Trump administration and leaders of other wealthy nations remain at odds over how to tax technology companies and other businesses that operate online, negotiators confirmed on Friday, an impasse that threatens to inflame global trade tensions if not resolved by year’s end. Some 130 countries are engaged in the discussions, through the

Minnesota regulators have opened a hearing on whether to approve an updated environmental review for Enbridge Energy’s plan to replace its aging Line 3 crude oil pipeline across the state By STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated Press January 31, 2020, 8:57 PM 4 min read ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota regulators opened a hearing Friday o n

Friday was not a good day for Europe. As the European Union officially became smaller, losing Britain as a member, new data showed that economic growth in the bloc came almost to a standstill and that it is in danger of slipping into recession. The 28 countries in the European Union grew only 0.1 percent

Amazon says it now employs more than 500,000 people in the U.S., another sign of the online shopping giant’s rapid growth By JOSEPH PISANI AP Retail Writer January 31, 2020, 6:51 PM 3 min read NEW YORK — Need more proof that Amazon is big? It came this week. Amazon’s U.S. workforce topped 500,000 for

The mobile phone belonging to Jeff Bezos, the founder and chief executive of Amazon, was allegedly hacked when he clicked a video sent through WhatsApp, essentially turning over control of his phone and all of its contents to the hackers. Compromising the security of the world’s wealthiest man is no mean feat. But hackers are

NEW YORK — Americans weary of a seemingly endless barrage of political news may be looking for a respite as they settle in to watch the Super Bowl on Sunday. They won’t get it, although the real-world interruption should at least be brief. For what may be the first time, national politics will invade the

Here are some questions and answers about helping aging parents: How can I keep my own retirement savings on track while helping my parents? People tend to quickly say yes when a parent asks for help. But it’s important to examine your own budget and retirement plans, and calculate how much you can realistically spend