Study Concludes Online Dating Algorithms Do Not Work
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Combing dating websites for that perfect love match can be very frustrating, and a group of U.S. psychology professors released a report...
House Proposal Calls For Private Vendors To Sell Amtrak Food
A House GOP proposal would force Amtrak to privatize operation of its cafe cars -- but the federal government would still be required to pick...
Richard (RJ) Eskow: How to Score a Foreclosure Fraud Settlement Deal
Once again we're hearing that a foreclosure fraud deal is about to be announced between major banks, the U.S. government and most or all of the states. How will we know if it's a good deal for the American people?
Glenn D. Braunstein, M.D.: What’s Behind Our National Drug Shortages?
It's easy to understand why millions of patients with cancer, infections, heart disease, central nervous system conditions and pain get riled up when they learn there are shortages of drugs for what ails them.
California And New York Mulling Signing On To National Mortgage Deal
WASHINGTON -- California and New York were considering Monday whether to join most other states in backing a long-awaited settlement with banks over foreclosure abuses....
Dean Baker: Debt, Toll Roads and Patents
If the deficit hawks really cared about our children's well being, they would be talking not just about deficits, but all the issues that affect the health of the economy and society that we will pass on to future generations.
Big Bank To Pay Millions To Settle Charges Of Excessive Overdraft Fees
* Largest U.S. bank reaches preliminary settlement * More than 30 lenders sued over overdraft fees * Bank of America $410 million settlement is largest...
Mohamed A. El-Erian: Learning From Tomorrow’s Leaders
What some adults erroneously view as "just noise," many others see as legitimate and much-needed catalysts for raising awareness, fueling national debate and influencing better outcomes.
IMF Chief Economist: Greece Haircut Will Be ‘Very Large’
WASHINGTON, Feb 6 (Reuters) - The IMF's chief economist, Olivier Blanchard, said on Monday it looks like the 'haircut' on Greek private debt will...
June Carbone: Why Do Dangerous Financial Criminals Roam Free?
If we want crooks behind bars -- and if want to stop future financial crimes -- we need to rebuild the foundation for effective prosecutions by appointing regulators who believe in the mission and have a proven record of success.
California City Pulling Millions Out Of Bank
In what may be the most damaging blow to Big Banks since the overwhelming success of Bank Transfer Day in late 2011, the City of...
Bruised Wall Street Firms Continue To Jettison Office Space
Here's one thing big banks have in common with protesters: Neither group is occupying Wall Street as much as they used to. In an ongoing...
