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"Having a name matters to prevent the use of other names that can be inaccurate or stigmatizing," Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director-general of the WHO, told reporters.

As workers extend their careers before retirement, the traditional retirement age of 65 is becoming passe. Here's when workers in the U.S. and around the world are really calling it quits, if they do at all.

Rich Paul, the CEO of Klutch Sports Group, the agency that represents LeBron James, will launch a new venture called "Klutch Conversations" this week during NBA All-Star weekend in Chicago.

Trump, who himself has been accused of racism, appears to have deleted his tweet calling Bloomberg a "RACIST" without explanation.

Truth in Advertising, a nonprofit advertising watchdog, has filed a deceptive marketing complaint with the FTC and California regulators against Savage X Fenty, Rihanna's lingerie company.

With unemployment remaining around a 50-year low, the labor market tightened again as 2019 came to a close.

Overnight the newest DC Extended Universe film "Birds of Prey" was redubbed "Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey," a last-ditch effort to persuade comic book fans to see the film.

The ruling clears one of the final hurdles for the deal.

In his semiannual testimony before Congress, Powell said the new threat comes just as trade uncertainties have diminished, though the U.S. economy appears "resilient" to global headwinds.

January is the latest month without orders following the grounding of the 737 Max in March of 2019.

"This has been America's decade by far," said strategist Ruchir Sharma. But he predicted that won't likely continue in the 2020s at the same pace.

Under Armour CEO Patrik Frisk said the company faces "ongoing demand challenges."

The WHO declared the virus a global health emergency last month, a rare designation that helps the international agency mobilize financial and political support to contain the outbreak.

"We think it's reasonable to expect industry-wide delays in terms of delivery around the world — including potentially missed shipment[s] and service windows," CEO Patrik Frisk says.

Strong sales of "Star Wars" and "Frozen 2" toys helped boost Hasbro's holiday sales during the fourth quarter, sending shares higher.

Bernie Sanders is favored to win the New Hampshire Tuesday, but markets give him low odds of winning the White House.

Whether they are spending more money than they are letting on, stashing a secret credit card or hiding debt, nearly half of those in a relationship admit to committing some sort of financial infidelity.

Worried about the spread of coronavirus? A five-foot tall (1.5 meter) Promobot might have your answer.

Bob Farrell's 10 rules for investing are still passed around on Wall Street today and ring true to the current bull market.