Walmart workers to wear denim and casual gear in policy update
Walmart's U S division eases dress rules starting July 1 allowing khaki or black denim and same color slacks while permitting T shirts and blue jeans for more rigorous jobs. The changes follow worker complaints on scheduling pay and flexibility across U S stores. Taco Bell to open a Wicker Park location serving beer wine and mixed alcohol freezes with a new urban design tested abroad.
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Yahoo to Stream NFL Game From London Bears Bills Jaguars
Yahoo reaches a deal with the NFL to stream the Oct 25 International Series game from London featuring the Buffalo Bills and Jacksonville Jaguars at 9 30 a m ET on Yahoo apps and sites. Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer calls it a historic opportunity. New York requires bitcoin license rules outline bitlicense requirements for cybercurrency dealers. opponents warn of costs and stifled innovation. success could drive adoption in other states.
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USA Snapshot Rates Snapshot from Bankrate Source
USA TODAY notes rates as of Wednesday with information sourced from Bankrate.com. Jae Yang An Ve Nica Bravo are credited. The brief signals updated interest figures and directs readers to rates.usatoday.com for full details.
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Summer heat hits shares of five summer dependent firms
Five Russell 1000 non-financials move a third or more of annual revenue in Q3, led by Six Flags Entertainment SeaWorld Hasbro and Mattel. The group, usually weaker in other quarters, fell about 14 percent on average from June 1 to Sept 30 in 2014, underperforming the S&P 500. Investors should not count on a reliable summer profit from these stocks.
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Economy shows tentative gain as May jobs rise
Payroll data signal a tentative economic rebound with 201,000 private sector jobs added in May per ADP. Professional services, construction, and trade led gains while manufacturing cut 5,000. The broader picture includes a shrinking trade deficit and mixed ISM readings.
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Google eyes moonshots as growth slows at shareholder meeting
Google vows to keep pursuing ambitious projects despite lagging stock and rising mobile ad competition. Co founders Page and Brin retain control, citing long term bets to boost computing power and health tech like glucose-sensing contact lenses. Schmidt highlights breakthroughs as analysts note potential rebound across future ventures.
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