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A lot of people assume that a hefty share of working people earn money in the “platform economy”—also called the “gig economy” or the “on-demand economy.”According to a new report, however, only 0.5% of adults in the United States earn income from digital labor platforms—such as Uber and Task Rabbit—that are used to provide labor or services. That works out to a little more than 1 million people.
President Obama, on his final oversees trip as head of the United States, said he hopes Donald Trump will stand up to Russia when needed.
President Obama, on his final oversees trip as head of the United States, said he hopes Donald Trump will stand up to Russia when needed.
If you're not on the front lines, it may be hard to visualize just how bad these wildfires have gotten. Here's a handy guide.
If you're not on the front lines, it may be hard to visualize just how bad these wildfires have gotten. Here's a handy guide.
Director of National Intelligence James Clapper offered his resignation as the Obama administration begins handing off to President-elect Donald Trump's team. Clapper first began working as a young intelligence officer more than 50 years ago and has described that stretch of time more than enough. His resignation comes as the Trump administration mulls its direction on national security matters.
A Tucson, Arizona, mushroom company claims their oyster mushroom variety tastes like bacon when cooked, but is much healthier.
Fed Chair Janet Yellen made her strongest comments to date in favor for a policy tightening in December, saying in a speech that an increase could be "appropriate relatively soon."
Fed Chair Janet Yellen made her strongest comments to date in favor for a policy tightening in December, saying in a speech that an increase could be "appropriate relatively soon."
