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- Apple announced the date for the iPhone 7 eventThe anticipation is so thick, you can measure it in millimeters ... 3.5 of them, to be exact.
- Thinking of buying? The real cost of owning a home.When the buy vs. rent issue comes up, consider the basics first and then drill down.
- Six ways to enjoy Hawaii without going brokeHawaii is expensive.聽But while moving聽or even vacationing there isn't cheap,聽it can be done.
- Will coffee become extinct?Climate change could聽render about half of today鈥檚 coffee-growing land unsuitable for production by 2050, according to a new report. Major coffee companies including Starbucks are taking steps to help the world's coffee farmers cope.聽
- Food books that teach and inspireHere is a聽selection of educational, thought-provoking, and inspiring books for eaters, farmers, chefs, and policymakers who are craving more information about food and agriculture.
- US Army, Chevy to unveil hydrogen fuel-cell Colorado truckIt will be used primarily for demonstration purposes as the Army continues to mull the use of fuel cells to power certain types of vehicle.
- First LookFirst commercial US-to-Cuba flight in 50+ years takes offThe JetBlue flight leaves for Cuba this morning, signifying the start of a new era between the countries after over half a century of cold war suspicion and isolation.
- Seven questions to ask before switching cell-phone carriersYour current cell phone聽carrier isn鈥檛 cutting it anymore, and you鈥檙e ready for a change. Pause before you pull the trigger.
- Could the EU鈥檚 Apple tax reboot corporate tax reform in the US?The EU's ruling has generated a swift backlash from the US high-tech industry, US policymakers across the political spectrum, and from Ireland itself. 聽Yet, for all the howling, it might open the door for long-awaited US tax reform.
- Tesla may disable autopilot for drivers who don't follow the rulesIf Autopilot turns itself off because a driver has ignored warning cues, he or she may not be able to turn it on again until the car is stopped and put in park.
- Top travel deals: Take the perfect Caribbean cruise in NovemberTake your pick of fall escapes in this week's roundup of the best travel deals. Treat your family to a stay at a Disney resort, book a Western Caribbean cruise, and more.
- Do teachers deserve higher wages? Not everyone thinks so.While most would agree that the people educating America鈥檚 children deserve to get paid fairly, how much is enough is a controversial and complicated issue.聽
- First LookWhy almost 10,000 employees are suing ChipotleAfter settling claims in several states, the burrito chain faces a class-action lawsuit from employees across the country.
- Follow these tips to get the best deal every time you shop in-storeShopping at your local brick-and-mortar store shouldn鈥檛 deliver a bigger hit to your wallet than shopping online.聽Here鈥檚 how you can guarantee a good deal after you鈥檝e already left home.
- Uber and Google are losing the autonomous car fight to this startupSingapore on Thursday became the first country in the world with a fully autonomous ride-sharing聽service聽offered to the public.聽The service is being run on a trial basis by American startup nuTonomy, which was formed by researchers at MIT.
- First LookClash of ride-hailing titans: Why Alphabet exec left Uber's boardDavid Drummond, an聽Alphabet exec and chairman of Google Ventures, steps down from Uber鈥檚 board as competition grows between the tech giant and the developing ride-hailing corporation.
- First LookWhy is the EU demanding Apple pay $14.5 billion in Irish taxes?The EU says the deal cut between Ireland and Apple should be considered illegal state aid.
- Donald Trump鈥檚 tax proposals could double the trade deficitRepublican presidential contender Donald Trump often expresses dismay about the US trade deficit, which he ties to the loss of good paying middle class jobs. The issue is more nuanced聽than Mr. Trump suggests.
- Why debt management plans don't work for everyoneDebt management plans are touted as an alternative to bankruptcy and an affordable way to pay back credit card debt. But bankruptcy is sometimes a better choice, and dropping out of a plan can have serious consequences.聽
- Why Seattle is pushing 'secure schedules' for hourly workersSeattle, the city that championed the $15 per hour minimum wage, now wants聽new rules requiring employers to give hourly workers their scheduled shifts two weeks in advance.