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Silicon Valley tries egg-freezing perks. How about just hiring more women?
Silicon Valley is becoming a microcosm of America's refusal to talk about female-friendly policies, writes Suzanne McGee
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Fed chair Janet Yellen decries increasing inequality in the US
Chair of the US Federal Reserve says increasing inequality runs contrary to American values and undermines mobility -
Does this Apple tablet look familiar? That's not a coincidence
Meet the new iPad, same as the old iPad. Some of the most successful consumer products are ones that keep the same look for their entire lifetimes
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'I'm not on the menu': the rally against the pervasive culture of harassment in restaurants
Women in the restaurant industry are sick of "booby and booty" standards that require them to show their bodies to get decent tips -
Klingon speakers rejoice: the golden era of fictional languages is now
Once marginalised and ridiculed for their nerdy pursuits, the inventors of 'conlangs' are coming out – and linguistic enthusiasts are joining them, writes Jessica Glenza -
How do you know if your mutual-fund manager is ruining your retirement savings?
Mutual-fund managers are supposed to protect your money. When they get carried away with their own egos, it's time to shut them down and take your cash elsewhere, writes Suzanne McGee -
How to keep hospital bills lower: call in a priest
As a chaplain who provides care to patients, much of my work is not about religion so much as saving patients' lives – and savings
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From lagging 'job creation' to lower charity giving, the wealthy give less back to society
A new report shows that the wealthy are giving only 4.6% of their salaries to charity, compared to 16.6% of those earning $25,000 or less. This is how inequality in America is perpetuated, writes Suzanne McGee -
Do you believe President Obama and Ben Bernanke when they say the economy is good?
'There is a lot of revisionism out there,' the former Fed chair said Wednesday. But as he and others protect their legacy, many Americans remain skeptical that the economy is as great as it is being advertised
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Colleges are run like corporations, leaving indebted students on edge
New documentary shows that while universities grow and their presidents become the CEOs of education, US students increasingly struggle with the costs of higher education -
Insomnia helps retailers: online shopping sees 30% rise between midnight and 6am
Online shoppers don't care what time it is when they can grab a bargain -- and they usually prefer times when the shops are closed -
US regulator says prospect of 'Armageddon-type' cyber attack keeps him up at night
Several prominent US firms including Target, Home Depot and JP Morgan have suffered data breaches in the past year -
Supreme court split over employee pay for end-of-shift security checks
Several justices appear skeptical that security checks at Amazon warehousing contractor meet 'principal activity' requirement -
IMF warns next financial crisis will be caused by low interest rates
Almost zero borrowing costs has encouraged speculation rather than hoped-for pick up in investment, says the International Monetary Fund -
The price of a New York monthly Metrocard: 13.75 hours of minimum-wage work
A comparison of public transportation in New York, London, Paris, Washington DC, Hong Kong and Chicago shows it can be prohibitively expensive for people who need it most
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Pride and obsession came before the fall of Wall Street titan Bill Gross
Ousted from his $200m job, Gross is a legend of success and strange behaviour molded by the ego that brought him down -
Coca-Cola and rivals promise health changes but are profits the real reason?
Soda giants pledged to market bottled water, diet drinks and push for smaller sizes. Are they just what's good for business? -
Freelancers are in line for a healthcare upgrade. But will they sign up?
The 250,000-strong union has signed a deal to bring cheaper premiums and comfortable primary-care facilities to its members -
Jeff Bezos' writer treatment: lavish money on some and cut pensions for others
The Amazon has hosted premier writers at Campfire retreats but cut pensions for journalists, changing the hierarchy of writers
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Ex-regulator releases secret Goldman Sachs tapes in bid to win legal fight
Former New York Fed employee Carmen Segarra claimed she was fired because her bosses thought she was too tough on Goldman Sachs -
Do the rich just work harder? Some CEOs certainly think so
Want to be as successful as Jack Ma, the richest man in China? All you need is a little of ambition, he and so many other CEOs declare -
Los Angeles hotel workers win $15 minimum wage after city council vote
At $15.37 an hour, city sets one of US's highest minimum wages with ordnance pushed by unions and rights groups -
Why are you carrying your bendy iPhone 6 Plus without a case?
The iPhone is an expensive, sophisticated computing device. Tell us why you prefer forgo a case to enjoy its beauty
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Walmart's quest for low-cost, healthy, environmentally friendly food
The retail giant is partnering with unlikely allies – Monsanto, DuPont, PepsiCo and others – in a push for sustainable food production -
Are you really a middle-class American?
From Hillary Clinton to Americans living in poverty, everyone wants to be middle class. We want to hear from you -
Made in America: why American Giant didn't want to build factories in China
Three years into its existence, American Giant is sticking to US production -- and saying its retail-store rivals are under "dire, dire threat"
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For foreign tech entrepreneurs, getting a visa to work in the US is a struggle
Spanish-born Iñaki Berenguer, working on his second startup, warns: 'In five, 10 years, the US will not be the leader any more' -
Hillary Clinton says women in low-paid jobs are 'really on the brink'
Likely 2016 candidate speaks on women's economic security as senator Gilibrand says workplace policies 'stuck in Mad Men era' -
Alibaba, world's biggest IPO, creates an underclass of investors without a voice
Alibaba will let you buy its shares, but it won't give you a vote in the company's future. To understand why that's a bad idea, just look back to Enron
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States say: Hedge funds, go back to Wall Street
Hedge funds look glamorous and sophisticated, but often deliver lackluster returns. California and Rhode Island are catching on in the beginning of what could be a long rebellion -
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Domestic violence victims speak out: 'If I worked, he would take my money'
Financial abuse often goes hand in hand with physical and emotional abuse, experts say, leaving women to take desperate measures to survive -
Walmart workers struggling to make ends meet take their woes to Alice Walton's doorstep
Demanding higher wages and better benefits, Walmart workers protest outside Alice Walton's home resulting in 26 arrests
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Nurses who fear Ebola have few options: complaining, sick days or walking out
Healthcare workers worried about Ebola can do little. They're asking for better equipment and training, but beyond that, workplace laws offer them few protections -
How breast cancer research benefits from fracking and other abominations
Baker Hughes, a maker of fracking drill bits, has produced them in bright pink to support breast cancer research. Here's how to tell if your company is a philanthropic hypocrite
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Ferguson protests show a desire beyond racial justice, for jobs and respect
In the new wave of protests in Ferguson, Missouri, protesters are focusing on the root issues of discrimination, including a lack of jobs and constant police fines
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Apple and Facebook to pay for female employees to freeze their eggs
Technology companies may offer generous maternity benefits, but do women workers get an incentive not to have children? -
Russell Brand: 'I want to address the alienation and despair'
Power to the people is Russell Brand's new manifesto. He tells Simon Hattenstone why he's fighting income inequality, why people are obsessed with Thomas Piketty, and why he's 'ready to die for this' -
'People are buying cars they shouldn't be': subprime autos are the next crisis
There are $26bn in auto loans. It's not as big as the housing bubble, but it's a growing disconnect, writes Chris Arnade -
The high cost of online dating profiles often rise above $8000: 'It's hard and it's not cheap'
The $2bn online dating industry has given rise to a spectrum of secondary businesses from profile editors to dating coaches. Be prepared to pay for it
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Preet Bharara: the sheriff of Wall Street or a gun for future hire?
Preet Bharara, who has put more Wall Street bankers in jail than anyone else, is suddenly taking a friendly tone towards financiers and talking about "providing" for his family. Is this the end of financial justice? -
How to make sense of the AIG bailout? Think of 'fart in the elevator' audacity
The government gave AIG a $180bn bailout. The company's former CEO is suing, claiming that the bailout robbed him of the value of his shares. Chris Arnade shares what he learned about this breed of audacity during his years on Wall Street
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US unemployment crisis: economists and lawmakers offer their solutions
In the latest in our 'How to Fix It' series, four experts – Senator Amy Klobuchar, ex-senator Olympia Snowe and economists Simon Johnson and Mark Price – try to get America working -
Bill Gates: 'Health is very unjust'
The chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation talked to the Guardian about Ebola and why lack of "health equity" means African children are more likely to die of all illnesses than children in the US or UK -
JP Morgan data breach: how long can banks live in denial over cyber threats?
Suzanne McGee: The bank revealed that 76m people were targeted by hackers – which is 75m more than it estimated. Why can't banks pay better attention to security? -
Who owns Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac? Wall Street billionaires claim they call the shots
A judge ruled the US Treasury has the right to claim all profits of the housing giants before they march towards certain death -
Lies, fear and tragedy: Maria Fernandes and the crisis of part-time work
The death of a Dunkin' Donuts employee highlights a crisis in our economy: part-time workers lie about their lives and never say no to employers -
Detroit demolishes its ruins: 'The capitalists will take care of the rest'
Detroit is knocking down 200 houses a week, with 40,000 to go and $1bn in the program. The city's controversial plan aims to bring more wealthy investors but critics say will drive out black residents
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'I was terrified we'd lose all our money': banks tell US customers they won't work with Americans
Thousands of Americans abroad are giving up their citizenship as the implementation of a complex new tax law causes banks to shut down accounts for US expatriates -
Why is Thomas Piketty's 700-page book a bestseller?
Thomas Piketty is a French economist whose Capital in the Twenty-First Century has swept American discourse. Four experts – Brad DeLong, Tyler Cowen, Stephanie Kelton and Emanuel Derman – take on why that is
