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Whole Foods Denies Charges of Overcharging in New York
The New York Department of Consumer Affairs is going after grocery chain Whole Foods for allegedly mislabelling the weight of pre-packed items thus short-changing customers for purchases.
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Australia Joins China-led AIIB, US And Japan Refuse Amid Pacific Disputes
Australia has pledged to join a China-initiated lender seen as a counterweight to rival the World Bank, putting in $718 million in the bank over five years to make it the sixth biggest shareholder.
Ikea to Raise Minimum Wage in the US Anew
Furniture retail giant Ikea will increase its hourly minimum wage in the U.S. by a tenth to $11.87 dollars after a similar move in 2014 improved employee retention and sales performance
UK Firm to Build Hoverbike for US Army
The US Army may soon have a vehicle straight from science-fiction movies after a British company Malloy Aeronautics and US defense contractor SURVICE to develop the hoverbike for the Department of Defense.
1 in 3 Americans Does Not Have an Emergency Fund
Despite increasing wages and going through the Great Recession, almost a third of Americans still have not prepared funds to tide them over in case of an emergency.
Former Fed Chair Bernanke Against $10 Redesign
Former US Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Alexander Hamilton deserves to keep the $10 dollar bill for himself given his role in helping establish the country and contributing to the economic legacy of the United States.
Twitter's Full-Time CEO Needs May Disqualify Interim Chief
Twitter Inc. wants its new CEO to focus solely on the company, casting doubts on whether interim CEO and co-founder Jack Dorsey will lock up the position as he also leads a start-up.
Water Bottling Company Recalls Products Due to E.Coli Contamination
A water bottling company in Pennsylvania recalled 14 of its brands from the market after it found that its water sources may be contaminated with human or animal wastes.
'Fallout 4' Gameplay Did Not Sacrifice Graphics! Rumors Of 1080P/30FPS For PC Debunked; System Requirements Be Announced Prior Release Date
'Fallout 4' Gameplay Did Not Sacrifice Graphics! Rumors Of 1080P/30FPS For PC Debunked; System Requirements Be Announced Prior Release Date
Sales of Previously Owned US Houses Rebound in May
After an unexpected decline in April, sales of previously owned houses in the U.S. in May bounced back to its strongest growth since November 2009 as new home buyers became more confident in purchasing residential properties.
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