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Mayer Scores Golden Parachute As Yahoo Names New Verizon Deal

Yahoo named its post-Verizon deal executive team, with board member Thomas McInerney serving as CEO and Alexi Wellman filling the chief financial officer position.

Republican Health Care Plan Would Repeal 'Tanning Tax'

The replacement health care plan proposed by Republicans would eliminate a 10% tax on indoor tanning services. The tax was introduced in 2010 as part of the Affordable Care Act.

Mark Zuckerberg To Speak At Harvard Commencement

The university announced on Tuesday that Zuckerberg will address graduates at the 366th commencement ceremony on May 25.

Airport Lawyer Service Helps Fliers Worried About The Travel Ban

Trump signed a revised executive order on Monday banning immigration from six Muslim-majority countries, and reinstating a temporary blanket ban on all refugees. But the second time around, many major U.S. airports have lawyers on the ready to support travelers …

Gun Sales Are Stuck In A Trump Slump

Federal background checks, which do not precisely track gun sales but serve as the best available proxy, have fallen significantly each of the three months since Election Day.

Republicans' Obamacare Replacement Bill: The Winners And Losers

The House finally revealed its plan to repeal and replace major portions of the Affordable Care Act on Monday. While the bill will likely change a lot before it lands on President Trump's desk, it's already possible to see whom …

Trump And Jobs: A Running Fact Check

ExxonMobil announced plans Monday to create 45,000 jobs along the Gulf Coast by 2022. In a White House video, Trump said it was happening "to a large extent because of our policies and the policies of this new administration."

Starbucks Unveils Whiskey Barrel-Aged Coffee. Yum!

Starbucks announced Monday that its Roastery store in Seattle has begun selling two new specialty drinks made from beans aged in whiskey barrels. Starbucks will be selling bags of those coffee beans as well.

Chinese Firm Fined $1.2 Billion For Violating U.S. Sanctions On Iran

ZTE will enter a guilty plea in federal court, U.S. investigators said Tuesday. Executives at the firm had conspired to build telecommunications networks in Iran using equipment manufactured in the U.S., they said.

New York Times CEO Takes 43% Pay Cut

Mark Thompson, the Times' chief executive, took a staggering 43% pay cut, earning $4.9 million in 2016 compared to $8.7 million the year before, according to SEC filings.

Cancer Doctor Ordered To Pay $60k, For Misleading Patients

The Texas Medical Board has ordered a local cancer doctor to pay $60,000 in fines and serve five years probation for misleading terminally ill patients.

Rental Properties Can Make Good Investments, but They Come with Risk

Maybe your financial house is in order. Your debt is manageable or paid off. You have an emergency fund and now you're looking for ways to grow your wealth. Or, perhaps you're planning ahead by learning about different investments options. …

ESPN Layoffs To Hit On-Camera Personalities

ESPN will lay off some of the personalities who appear on TV, radio and online.

Jay Z Launches Arrive To Invest In Startups

The rapper-entrepreneur is an investor in Uber, among other startups, but now he's formalizing his investor efforts: Roc Nation, Carter's entertainment firm, is launching a new business arm called Arrive.

Snapchat's Success May Lead To Uber And Airbnb IPOs

Shares of Snap, the parent of the popular app Snapchat, are up more than 50% from their offering price after surging Thursday and rising again Friday, even though they fell 7% Monday morning.