5newsonline.com |
Hackers Use FAFSA Application To Steal Tax Info
5newsonline.com WASHINGTON (CNN) — Hackers accessed the data of up to 100,000 people through a tool that helps students get financial aid. Commissioner John Koskinen testified before the Senate Finance Committee Thursday (April 6) that a breach had been … Sen. Wyden Asks IRS Commissioner About Trump's Tax ReturnsCNSNews.com IRS notifying 100000 financial aid applicants they might be tax ID victimsFederalNewsRadio.com IRS chief says he's committed to finishing his termThe Hill New York Times –KING5.com –AL.com –WISN Milwaukee all 90 news articles » |
The Verge |
Department of Labor claims that Google systematically underpays its female employees
The Verge In January, the US Department of Labor sued Google, claiming that the company was withholding information relevant to an ongoing compliance audit. Now, the agency claims that it has found “systemic compensation disparities against women pretty much … Google pays women less than men across the board, feds sayCNET Google accused of 'extreme' gender pay discriminationNew York Daily News Women At Google Face 'Extreme, Systemic' Wage Gap, According To Labor Dept. SuitForbes The Recorder –NPR –Waco Tribune-Herald –Business Insider all 68 news articles » |
USA TODAY |
Flight chaos, cancellations persist at Delta days after storms
USA TODAY Delta Air Lines was still working Saturday to get its flights back on schedule after a round of Atlanta thunderstorms threw a wrench into its system four days ago. The airline had canceled more than 285 flights as of 12:15 p.m. ET, representing about … Delta meltdown: Pilots are on hold, tooCNN Delta Cancels 275 Flights as Storm Woes Linger at Atlanta HubBloomberg Delta's debacle: Airline says it's recovering from storms with hundreds still strandedWXIA-TV WSB Atlanta –Jezebel –WTSP 10 News –News & Observer all 169 news articles » |
Fortune |
HHGregg Will Close All 220 of Its Stores After Failing to Find A Buyer
Fortune The management of hhgregg said on Friday afternoon that the company was closing all 220 of its stores and going out of business entirely, having failed to find a buyer for the furniture, electronics and appliance retailer in bankruptcy court. The … Electronics retailer hhgregg is going out of businessChicago Tribune All Virginia, US HHGregg Stores To ClosePatch.com HHGregg to fold, close Highland and Merrillville storesnwitimes.com Florida Times-Union –whnt.com –UPI.com –WCPO all 74 news articles » |
Washington Post |
US jobs report: A tale of 2 surveys, at a glance
Washington Post The U.S. unemployment rate fell to 4.5 percent in March, the lowest level in nearly a decade, from 4.7 percent, and an encouraging sign for the job market. Yet employers added just a meager 98,000 jobs — barely half the pace of January and February. 8 takeaways from the March jobs report: analysisOregonLive.com March sees only 98K new jobs, but jobless rate falls to 4.5 percentThe Hill One Slow Month Doesn't Change The Strong Trend On JobsFiveThirtyEight Brainerd Dispatch –Nasdaq –Forbes –Vox all 410 news articles » |
Los Angeles Times |
Hyundai, Kia recall 1.5M vehicles with faulty engines, report says
NJ.com Hyundai and Kia have announced a recall of about 1.5 million vehicles because of engine issues that can lead to dangerous stalls, Reuters reported. The recall will reportedly affect Hyundai Sonata and Santa Fe models as well as Kia Optimas, Sorentos … Kia, Hyundai Motor recall 170000 carsKorea JoongAng Daily |
Huffington Post |
FCC Chairman Plans Fast-Track Repeal Of Net Neutrality, Sources Say
Huffington Post FCC Chairman Ajit Pai met with major telecommunications trade groups to discuss his preliminary plan to reverse the rules, the sources said. David Shepardson. Eric Gaillard / Reuters. Ajit Pai, Chairman of U.S Federal Communications Commission … Is Digital Privacy A Right Or A Privilege?Forbes FCC chair outlines plan to undo net neutrality: reportsThe Hill The Path to Protecting Americans' Online PrivacyNational Review Recode –U.S. News & World Report –Business Insider –Gizmodo all 368 news articles » |
Bloomberg |
America's Retailers Are Closing Stores Faster Than Ever
Bloomberg The battered American retail industry took a few more lumps this week, with stores at both ends of the price spectrum preparing to close their doors. At the bottom, the seemingly ubiquitous Payless Inc. shoe chain filed for bankruptcy and announced … Notable stores who filed for bankruptcy in the last 10 yearsKSDK Columbia Payless stores are safe – for nowColumbia Daily Tribune Valencia store among 378 PayLess will close as part of bankruptcySanta Clarita Valley Signal VVdailypress.com –Times Record –Chain Store Age –Patch.com all 64 news articles » |
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