The benefit that pays for itself and increases worker productivity

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Companies that offer childcare benefits have higher employee retention, new study finds.

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China's property crisis is bleeding into its banking sector, which is being asked to prop up developers

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An aerial photo is showing a residential area of Evergrande in Nanjing, East China's Jiangsu province, on January 29, 2024.
A residential area in Nanjing, East China's Jiangsu province, on January 29, 2024.

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A recession indicator flashing red for 23 straight months just reversed — and that's great news for stocks

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You're probably throwing out perfectly good food because 'sell by' and 'best before' dates mean nothing. Retailers like Amazon are backing a bill that could change that.

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Households are responsible for the majority of food waste.

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5 major challenges that have China headed for a '100-year storm,' according to billionaire investor Ray Dalio

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Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates LP, speaks during China Development Forum (CDF) 2023 at Diaoyutai State Guesthouse on March 25, 2023 in Beijing, China.
Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates LP, speaks during China Development Forum (CDF) 2023 at Diaoyutai State Guesthouse on March 25, 2023 in Beijing, China.

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The Fed's rate-cut projections are pointing to an imminent recession, economist says

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Malaysia's $100 billion ghost town really wants to draw in tourists. It's not working.

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Forest City in southern Johor is one of the most infamous developments in Malaysian history.

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The Baltimore bridge disaster may lead to the 'largest single marine insurance loss ever,' Lloyd's of London bosses say

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The container ship Dali collided with a key bridge in Baltimore Tuesday
The container ship Dali collided with a key bridge in Baltimore on Tuesday.

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The top places in the US where everyone is moving

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Many Texas counties saw positive net domestic migration between July 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023.

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Puerto Rican tax breaks are luring wealthy newcomers. A millennial says that's bad news for members of her generation with dreams of careers and homeownership.

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The median price for houses in San Juan, Puerto Rico is nearly $1 million.

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