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2018年1月3日 星期三

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January 3, 2018

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Private-sector jobs in Chicago reach 25-year high

Wednesday, Jan 3

Chicago's post-recession rebound is far exceeding that of its surrounding suburbs as private-sector jobs in the city last year reached their highest levels in at least 25 years. Chicago employers reported 1.18 million private-sector jobs for the year that ended in March 2017, a 16.6 percent jump.

As legalized pot proposals grow, business stakes out its claims, concerns

ROBERT REED: Expect business and political support for this game-changing plan to gain greater strength and momentum in the coming months — and for it to eventually become law.

Playboy is considering ending its print magazine, report says

Playboy Entertainment Inc. reportedly is considering ending its print magazine. The iconic publication was started more than six decades ago by Hugh Hefner, who died in September.

Bonus or no, don't get your hopes up for a raise

No, those much-publicized employee bonuses don't mean you should expect a raise this year.

Eataly's truffle ad: Amusing or insulting to Italians?

An advertisement in the storefront of marketplace Eataly contains a message some consider offensive to Italians.

Fed officials expect economic boost from tax cuts

Federal Reserve policymakers largely agreed last month that the U.S. tax overhaul would likely benefit the economy, but they were split on whether the resulting growth would warrant a faster pace of rate hikes this year.

Account error has Capital One customers seeing double

Capital One customers around the country awoke on Wednesday to see multiple charges for the same debit card transactions on their accounts.

Alabama newspaper executive admits spanking a female employee

The former publisher of the Anniston Star said he spanked a female employee, claiming she was psychologically ill, and a doctor had suggested he "calm her down" 

McDonald's tests fresh beef in another burger

McDonald's is testing the use of fresh beef in another burger, the latest move by the fast food chain to swap out frozen beef as it seeks to improve its image.

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