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Money Archive

Archives for October 2014

Media
4 ways millennials are changing politics4 ways millennials are changing politics
Media

There’s more to political engagement than voting.

By Hollie Russon Gilman
Technology
Amazon Adds $39 Fire TV Stick to Its Streaming Video ArsenalAmazon Adds $39 Fire TV Stick to Its Streaming Video Arsenal
Health Care
Beyond STEM and startups — how to build an economy for real peopleBeyond STEM and startups — how to build an economy for real people
Health Care

More and more, Millennials aren’t employed in “traditional” jobs where they get sponsorship for healthcare and retirement. The welfare state has to change to work for today’s young people.

By Michael Lind
Technology
Time for Twitter’s Q3 Earnings. Here’s the Key Number to Watch.Time for Twitter’s Q3 Earnings. Here’s the Key Number to Watch.
Technology

There’s one thing investors will focus on when Twitter reports its Q3 numbers this afternoon.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Last Night’s “Saturday Night Live” on YouTube: Jim Carrey Sells Lincolns Like Matthew McConaugheyLast Night’s “Saturday Night Live” on YouTube: Jim Carrey Sells Lincolns Like Matthew McConaughey
Technology

Remember when NBC didn’t want you to watch this stuff on the Web?

By Peter Kafka
Labor
A really simple guide to Brazil’s presidential electionA really simple guide to Brazil’s presidential election
Labor

Here’s what you need to know about who’s running, why it matters, and what to watch for.

By Zack Beauchamp
Technology
Re/code in the Media: Amazon’s Stock Tanks, Yahoo Touches Up Its Makeover and MoreRe/code in the Media: Amazon’s Stock Tanks, Yahoo Touches Up Its Makeover and More
Technology

Re/code writers appeared on TV and online to discuss this week’s headlines.

By Elizabeth Crane
Technology
Five Reasons Why Critics of Comcast’s Time Warner Cable Deal Are Feeling HopefulFive Reasons Why Critics of Comcast’s Time Warner Cable Deal Are Feeling Hopeful
Technology

It’s still early days in the government’s review of the deal, but some signs appear ominous.

By Amy Schatz
Technology
CVS, Rite Aid Shut Down Support for Apple PayCVS, Rite Aid Shut Down Support for Apple Pay
Technology

Two of the nation’s biggest drugstore chains pull the plug on their informal support of Apple Pay as they work with a consortium of retailers to create a competing mobile wallet.

By Dawn Chmielewski
Police Violence
Amnesty International finds “human rights abuses” in Ferguson, MissouriAmnesty International finds “human rights abuses” in Ferguson, Missouri
Police Violence

The organization’s damning report outlines several problems.

By German Lopez
Technology
What Is New Google Product Kingpin Sundar Pichai Like? Re/code Will Provide! (Video)What Is New Google Product Kingpin Sundar Pichai Like? Re/code Will Provide! (Video)
Technology

With the keys to the fast car of tech, who the heck is this guy?

By Kara Swisher
Technology
Exclusive: Google CEO Larry Page Reorgs Staff, Anoints Sundar Pichai as New Product CzarExclusive: Google CEO Larry Page Reorgs Staff, Anoints Sundar Pichai as New Product Czar
Technology

Sources said the company co-founder has told staff that he wants to focus on the “bigger picture” at the tech giant.

By Liz Gannes and Kara Swisher
Labor
One chart that explains why the recovery doesn’t feel like a recoveryOne chart that explains why the recovery doesn’t feel like a recovery
Labor

Paychecks are growing. Sort of.

By Danielle Kurtzleben
Technology
Feds Delay TV Airwaves Auction Until 2016 After Broadcaster LawsuitFeds Delay TV Airwaves Auction Until 2016 After Broadcaster Lawsuit
Media
Journalists don’t like Obama’s chill temperament, but it’s served him wellJournalists don’t like Obama’s chill temperament, but it’s served him well
Media

Pundits are habitual over-reactors and so we like hot-head politicians. But Obama’s style has served him well in his actual job.

By Matthew Yglesias