Better cybersecurity is in the works for connected medical devices, thanks to a new standard adopted by the FDA. But given the longevity of devices now in use, the change will be slow.
Guess what's the most popular food app with Brits and Germans? It's not a gourmet restaurant finder or a taste-bud bursting recipe directory, it's the app from global fast-food giant McDonald's, according to app data analytics firm App Annie
Several have made incredible gains as Amazon hits historic landmark
If we want a world-class K12 public education system, we must substantially raise teacher salaries.
I used to be limited to either teaching teachers how to teach in this manner or spending an hour or two a week in a classroom and working directly with the students myself...now I am able to take more time with each lesson and instruct every child, essentially one-on-one, via recorded online videos.
The unthinkable happened. I clicked the link, and live video was activated. There I was in scrappy beach clothes when a conference room full of executives appeared -- all dressed to the hilt. If I threw on a black sweater could my disheveled hair and no makeup be mistaken for New York business chic?
Arming social impact decision makers with evidence has never been so important. Still, some organizations are afraid of what they might find. The nonprofit Per Scholas has dived into data, and the results have increased its effectiveness at improving people's lives.
City buildings are one of the largest sources of GHG emissions, typically accounting for over half of a total city’s emissions on average. A new initiative means that new buildings in 19 of the world's biggest cities will be zero-carbon by 2030, with existing buildings also not polluting by 2050.
If you have children, back to school is likely to be on your mind and possibly how you'll pay for future college bills without leaving them deep in debt. So what can you do? Depending on their stage of life, here are some ways to reduce the burden of student loans on your children:
The Montage Residences Kapalua Bay are unique and present some of the last opportunities on West Maui to own a turnkey luxury home on the ocean, with unprecedented access to superb amenities offered by a fully serviced Forbes Five-Star Resort.
For perhaps 100 million years, there were no stars in the Universe. What was it like then?
Per Scholas is disrupting the skills divide by offering free, intensive IT job training to groups grossly underrepresented in IT employment today.
Delta and United project margin growth as higher revenue mitigates the impact of higher fuel costs, while American says it will enhance margins by focusing on its three most profitable hub
What could be more important than cash when you're starting and running a business? Turns out, these non-monetary things are just as—if not more—critical to startup success.
Follow up is what most often makes the difference between startups that never get the chance to spread their wings and those that soar far past their founders’ expectations. This is especially true when it comes to following up with prospective investors.
For yet another day, trade fears seem to be front and center as that news remains pretty much the only game in town now that earnings are over. Everybody seems to want answers about how trade disputes might get resolved, but it’s not an instant process.
A new Kaiser poll indicates “large majorities" of Americans say it is very important to keep the Affordable Care Act's patient protections.
Including round two of Deadpool, and a surprise early bow for 2001: A Space Odyssey way ahead of its 4K Blu-ray release
Of course the nation’s biggest retailer is not alone in vying for chunks of Toys “R” Us $11 billion business: Amazon, Target, J.C. Penney are angling for it, too.
An open, working relationship between the franchisor and the franchisee is the most important aspect of brand success. Franchisors must take a very active role in the franchise operation, perhaps more than they want.
JPMorgan Chase could dethrone Wells Fargo to become the largest U.S. bank in terms of outstanding loans as early as this year, as the banking giant continues to make the most of upbeat economic conditions in the country to grow loans at a faster rate than most of its peers.
I highlight a company that should adopt ROIC as a performance measure before an activist comes in and does it for them.
Zdeno Chara intends to prove himself again playing on a one-year contract and in his age 41 season.
BlackBerry‘s stock has underperformed the broader technology sector, and the overall market, of late. While the NASDAQ has rallied by about 16% year to date and by about 120% over the last five years, BlackBerry’s stock is down by about 11% year to date and has remained almost flat since 2013.
