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Should Employers Be Forbidden to Facebook You?
If you live in Germany, don’t worry about those drunken party pictures on your wall. A job interviewer may not be allowed to see them.
Is New York City Immune from the Housing Crisis?
As the rest of the nation clamors about a potential double dip in real estate sales, the biggest building issue in the Big Apple revolves around the preservation of its skyline centerpiece.
BP Abandons Arctic Drilling Interests in Greenland
With a rubber stamp of disapproval in the Gulf of Mexico, the oil company is reportedly having difficulty convincing other countries to partake in an offshore handshake.
Bagel Tax! New York State Cracks Down
On a rainy Wednesday morning, straphangers seize their consciousness from a freshly sliced bagel with cream cheese and a cup of piping hot coffee.
Quotes: Housing Expert on the State of the U.S. Real Estate Market
“It’s an absolute standoff. Buyers know that time is on their side and sellers are hard up against their mortgage; they just can’t lower their price any more, so it’s hard to put deals together,”
— GLENN KERMAN, Chief Executive …
Hard Workers are the Least-Liked People in Every Office
NewsFeed prides ourselves on being well-liked around the TIME offices for our bright smiles, hilarious jokes and — wait, what?
Futurist Vows Newspapers Will Be Irrelevant by 2022
Recycling bins are set to disappear in favor of rechargeable batteries.
Inside the Secret World of Trader Joe’s
America’s hottest retailer is also notoriously hush-hush. Trader Joe’s is an offbeat, fun discovery zone that elevates food shopping from a chore to a cultural experience. Head over to Fortune to learn the secrets of its success.
Of Course You’re Awesome! Now Pay $10 a Month to Hear Someone Else Say It
Longing for a pick-me-up? Have some spare funds? Then why not take part in the ongoing monetization of everyday social connection?
First Eggs, Now Deli Meat? Another Summer Recall
The latest recall target: 380,000 pounds of deli meat that may be tainted with harmful bacteria.
Microsoft to Probe Halo: Reach Breach
Microsoft is gunning for the enterprising hackers who managed to get their hands on a copy of Halo: Reach, the latest game in the company’s ludicrously lucrative Halo shoot-em-up series.