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More credit cards going to buyers with imperfect credit

by Sally Herships
Aug 11, 2016
Companies are issuing cards more freely, so why are delinquency rates down?
More people with poor credit are getting credit cards, according to a new report.
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Cellphone giants are sued for discounting 911 calls

by Sally Herships
Aug 10, 2016
A lawsuit claims cellphone discounts have left 911 call centers out of pocket.
AT&T says that the 911 call-related claims about the company are "baseless."
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Why is automated phone help so bad?

by Sally Herships
Aug 8, 2016
In the latest installment of I've Always Wondered, we explain why you need to repeatedly enter your account number, or date of birth, and then repeat it to human operator.
We've all been there. 
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ESPN airs the US National Drone Racing Championships

by Sally Herships
Aug 5, 2016
A look at why the global sports network is backing this unconventional sport.
A drone racing enthusiast prepares a racing drone at the 2016 CeBIT digital technology trade fair on March 14, 2016 in Hanover, Germany. First-person view drone racing, in which the pilot wears goggles to give him the live view from a camera mounted on the drone, is growing rapidly in popularity with racing leagues in many different countries.
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Time Warner Inc buys 10 percent stake in Hulu

by Sally Herships
Aug 3, 2016
The content company wants to expand online distribution for its networks
Hulu's 2015 TCA presentation.
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YouTube stars to livestream from the Olympics

by Sally Herships
Aug 2, 2016
YouTube hopes millions of fans will follow them online to Rio.
A man takes a selfie in front of the Olympic rings in Olympic Park ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 1, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 
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Nostalgia and Butthead: MTV airs new Classic channel

by Sally Herships
Jul 29, 2016
Thirty-five years after it began, MTV is re-airing 90s shows and music to woo viewers.
We live in an era where nostalgia has its own day of the week, says one MTV executive.
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Super fast mortgage approval and zero down. Say what?

by Sally Herships
Jul 27, 2016
Lenders are again offering exceptional terms. Especially if you're a tech worker.
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The looming L-pocalypse

by Sally Herships
Jul 26, 2016
Hipsters beware. New York is suspending train service from Brooklyn for 18 months.
Commuters board the L train.
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A new idea for New York restaurants

by Sally Herships
Jul 12, 2016
A new app turns closed eateries into workspaces for hire.
Will restaurants become the next co-working space? Spacious, a new startup, is betting yes.
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