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East meets West as Uber offers smartphone deliveryXiaomi's and Uber's staggering popularity on opposite ends of the world makes for an alluring partnership.
Opinion: Racial inequality can't be erased if economic inequality remainsRacial inequalities are baked into our political and economic system, and it would be a聽a terrible mistake for the progressive movement to split into a 'Black lives matter' movement and an 'economic justice' movement.
Fiat Chrysler recalls 1.4 million Dodge, Jeep, Ram vehicles over hacking concernsAfter hackers successfully gained remote control over a Jeep Cherokee this week, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling millions of vehicles that may suffer from the same security vulnerability.聽
Former Chrysler exec's hiring kicks 'Apple Car' rumors into overdriveApple has recently hired Doug Betts, who was formerly a quality chief at Chrysler. This marks the first time Apple has hired someone from the automotive world that didn't have a technology background but rather one from the manufacturing side.
2016 Hyundai Tucson: a stylish compact crossover at a competitive priceThe 2016 Hyundai Tucson doesn't have some of the features of its competitors in the compact crossover market, but it has refined road manners, a hush-quiet cabin, and better fuel economy than its predecessors.
2016 Honda Accord gets a new look, loads more techThe 2016 Honda Accord has more sophisticated styling and exciting new tech features than its predecessors, including an expanded infotainment system and a suite of driver-assisted features. The new model will hit showrooms in the US next month.聽
Should you take the free Windows 10 upgrade?Windows 10 is expected to be a worthy successor to Windows 7, but you have nothing to lose by waiting a bit to upgrade.
Japan's Nikkei buys Financial Times in $1.3 billion dealThe deal announced Thursday is part of聽Nikkei's聽strategy to boost its global reach and also allows Britain's Pearson to concentrate on its core global education business.
Women dub office an 'ice box', men say it's 'fine.' Are there any winners?One study suggests that women have 'warmer hearts, but colder hands.'聽
United Arab Emirates to nix subsidized gasoline pricesOfficials in United Arab Emirates plan to get rid of subsidized prices for gasoline and bring prices in line with international rates.聽
Is McDonald鈥檚 menu simplification hurting it?McDonald's Corp. is struggling to boost its business. What went wrong with the fast food business and what can be done to fix it?
Spain's unemployment at lowest level since 2011. Is austerity to thank?The fiscal austerity and labor reforms pushed through by Spain's prime minister have also been upheld by European leaders as an example for embattled Greece. But many economists are unsure whether his policies are really responsible for the sluggish recovery of Spain鈥檚 labor market.
Top 10 life skills for working momsBeing a working mom isn't easy, but there are certain skills you should have to help you juggle your career and family.聽
The '9 to 5' job is going extinctEven in industries with traditional schedules, workers are more likely to do their job outside regular office hours and respond to work e-mails off the clock. That flexibility can lead to better work/life balance, but at the risk of blurring the boundaries between an employee's job and personal life.聽
Is buying a Windows Phone worth it?Microsoft's Windows 10 is around the corner, and it will be accompanied by Windows 10 phones. But is it a smart move to buy a Windows Phone now?
Starbucks to let Lyft drivers, riders earn rewards pointsLyft drivers and riders will be able to earn points toward Starbucks' rewards program later this year, the company said Wednesday.
Three numbers to know about Social SecurityThere are three numbers you need to know about Social Security 鈥� besides your actual Social Security number, of course.
Social Security benefits to run dry in 2016 鈥� unless Congress actsThe trustees that oversee Social Security said the disability trust fund will run out of money in late 2016, and 11 million people who receive Social Security disability face a聽19 percent cut in benefits.
IKEA to repair millions of dressers following child deathsIKEA聽is offering a free wall anchoring kit for dressers and chests that officials say can pose a tip-over hazard if not secured to a wall. A combined 27 million IKEA chests and dressers are part of the nationwide repair program.聽
As more Americans buy homes, will it ease the strain on renters?Existing home sales rose 3.2 percent to a 5.49 million annualized pace in June as stable job prospects and a much-improved economy encouraged buyers. But thanks to shifting demographics and the lingering effects of the housing crash, more Americans are still renting than they have in decades.聽
