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Verizon workers to return to jobs as seven-week strike endsUnions and the company reached a deal, subject to union-member approval, that is reported to included pay raises and new jobs but also a paring of health-plan costs. Some 40,000 Verizon employees were involved in nearly seven-week strike.
The best cell phone deals in JuneThere鈥檚 a lot to celebrate in June. Father鈥檚 Day. New graduates. National Doughnut Day (yes, it鈥檚 a thing). The official start of summer.聽There are also many ways to save on your cell phone plan聽or a new cell phone in June.
Looking for more data? Here are the best unlimited data plansHow do you use your cell phone? If your answer includes streaming music, watching videos or using your device as a Wi-Fi hot spot, it might be time to consider an unlimited data plan.
Opinion: Advice for divided DemocratsRobert Reich argues that although the race between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders is not yet over, Sanders' supporters should be prepared to support Clinton in a potential race against Donald Trump.
Tesla quietly updates software to test new Autopilot featuresTesla's Autopilot updates are widely known, but what isn't always fully understood is how Tesla accomplishes them.
Are consumers actually averse to self-driving cars?A new study indicates many drivers may not actually be that fond of autonomous driving technology.
People still want breakfast, study showsBreakfast remains the industry鈥檚 growth game, according to a study by The NPD Group.
Why Coca-Cola is unveiling new, patriotic cansCoca-Cola released a new patriotic design ahead of Memorial Day. It's a good way to show appreciation for US service members 鈥� and a savvy marketing tactic.
When it comes to investing, finding the right asset allocation is what countsWhat's the most important investing decision you can make? Asset allocation.
Does organic agriculture boost local economies?For the first time, there is now evidence聽linking organic agriculture and economic health.
How to calculate the return on your investmentDespite files 鈥� or email folders 鈥� full of investment statements and reports, you still may not really be sure how much your money is growing. However, there is a simple way to get a quick idea of how a particular investment is doing.
The best Memorial Day sales and deals of 2016Americans聽will pay tribute to fallen military service members on Memorial Day. But over the long weekend, they鈥檒l also probably head outdoors for sun, barbecue 鈥� and some shopping.
Elon Musk vs Warren Buffett: how two titans see carbon-free electricityThere's an energy battle brewing in Nevada. On one side is electric utility NV Energy, owned by billionaire Warren Buffett. On the other is SolarCity, the solar-power company owned by Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
SpaceX sticks third sea landing of 2016: Is it a reliable business model?SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket had a rough landing last night on a barge hundreds of miles off the coast of Florida.聽
At GM, do problems run deeper than MPG overstatements?Last week, reports began to emerge that GM was planning to compensate 170,000 or so consumers who'd already purchased one of those vehicles to make up for the inaccurate MPG figures. Now comes word that GM's plan is nearly finalized.
How China is bringing its fuel quality standards up to global levelsChina already aims to cut its horrific urban air pollution by aggressively promoting electric cars and implementing stricter fuel-economy standards over the next few years. On Monday, the government also announced plans to attack the problem of emissions from a different angle.
What to buy (and skip) in JuneJune is a time for dads, grads and newlyweds. But what else does the month mark? Deals.
How 48-volt mild hybrid systems change their carsTo meet stricter fuel-economy standards, carmakers will have to rely more on all varieties of electrification in the coming years. That means more battery-electric and hydrogen fuel-cell cars, but also more hybrids.
More banks turn to biometrics to keep an eye on securityAre you a technophile who likes signing in to聽your banking app with a fingerprint? Get ready for more, because banks are now capturing not just fingerprints but scans of your voice, eye and face to improve security.
Volvo will build compact electric car in 2019, along with larger modelVolvo recently previewed a pair of concept cars built on the platform that will support its first all-electric vehicle to go into production.
