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Tesla Model X: an electric car that can tow, tooThe Tesla Model X won't go on sale for a while yet, but it may have a hidden talent: towing.聽While aftermarket hitch kits have been offered for other electric cars, the Tesla Model X will be the first one available with a factory-installed hitch.
California cities sue Uber: Is it destined to become just another taxi service?On Tuesday, the district attorneys for both Los Angeles and San Francisco filed lawsuits聽against Uber alleging it misled customers about its background checks. How much regulation can ride-sharing firms absorb before they become simply another taxi or livery service?- Can Congress get more last minute deals done before the holidays?Congress yesterday announced a $1.01 trillion deal聽but still will need a short-term extension to prevent a government shut-down. Meanwhile, congressional negotiators scramble聽to wrap up several policy disputes,聽approve or pass other bills, budget cuts, and more before the holidays.聽
- Where to get the best Christmas deals on clothes and accessoriesWith the holiday shopping season in full swing, we've found a selection of treats to suit all budgets and vices.聽Ann Taylor LOFT hosts its best聽ever聽sale, while Canon has dropped another $56 off a refurbished model of the Canon EOS Rebel T5i.
- What's next for Abercrombie & Fitch?Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries' retirement comes as the retailer has struggled to keep pace with the tastes of teen shoppers.聽Abercrombie聽said it had hired an executive search firm to identify internal and external candidates for the CEO position.
Restaurant owner: $4 feud with Harvard professor 'broke my heart'Harvard Business School professor Benjamin Edelman launched an email wresting match with a Chinese restaurant after reportedly being overcharged $4 on a $53.35 order of Chinese food. Edelman teaches in the聽Negotiation, Organizations & Market unit of Harvard Business School.- Ten 'countdown to Christmas' sales you can't miss: Deals on apparel, tech, and moreChristmas is roughly two weeks away and retailers are doing everything they can to promote their deals.聽These sales last for a limited amount of time, with retailers announcing a new deal each day, often right up until Christmas.
Cheerios with quinoa coming in January. Can it save cereal?General Mills will start selling 'Cheerios + Ancient Grains' a new variety containing small amounts of quinoa, Kamut wheat, and spelt. The new Cheerios cereal comes as the popularity of grains like quinoa are on the rise. Cereal? Not so much.聽- Ten board games to play with your family during the holidaysThe holidays are a great time to declare a family game night when everyone is together. It can be a fun way to bond with loved ones off the grid.聽It's in this spirit that we've gathered a list of nine classic and one new board game for you to play. We also found the best deals online for you to buy if you don't have them already.聽
2015 Car & Truck/Utility of the Year finalists unveiled. Can Chevy win big again?The jurors of the North American Car & Truck/Utility Of The Year (NACTOY) Award have revealed the shortlist of finalists.聽Last year's Car of the Year was the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray; the Truck/Utility of the Year was the Chevrolet Silverado.
Uber sued in LA, San Francisco for 'exaggerating' background checksUber was sued by prosecutors in San Francisco and Los Angeles Tuesday, adding to the popular ride-sharing startup's legal woes. The allegations against Uber include misrepresenting background checks on drivers, as well as charging passengers unauthorized fees for certain trips.- No shutdown: Lawmakers agree on $1.1 trillion spending billTime running short, Republicans and Democrats agreed Tuesday on a $1.1 trillion spending bill to avoid a government shutdown.
- Can the House compromise on a $1.1 trillion spending bill?The House is scheduled to vote tomorrow on a $1.1 trillion spending bill expected to be released today. Meanwhile, the IRS oversight report is out and the Congress is about to pass the compromise spending bill.聽
- To stop fighting about money, couples may need a financial refereeMoney fights are a major predictor of divorce because money is connected with feelings of unfairness and power in the relationship. That鈥檚 why sitting down together with a neutral third party to talk about financial conflicts can be so important for couples.
- The color red leads to higher eBay bids, and other ways retailers trick your sensesMarketers and stores may use color schemes, music, even scents and furniture that trigger your sensory tricks to make you more inclined to spend money. For example, an eBay study shows that a red background on the Pages Results made people bid higher.
- Five ways to stay on budget this holiday seasonThe holidays can be expensive, and not sticking to a budget can lead to out of control spending and debt that lingers long after the holidays have ended. To avoid that, here are five ways to keep spending on track this holiday season.
Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Jeffries retires after controversial tenureAbercrombie聽& Fitch's longtime CEO Michael Jeffries is retiring, effective immediately, as the once-hip teen clothing chain's sales decline. Abercrombie聽& Fitch has been looking to stock trendier clothing and 聽has even worked on stripping its once-prized聽Abercrombie聽logo off products.
Nissan recall affects 470K cars, SUVs with fuel leak problemNissan聽is recalling about 470,000 cars and SUVs worldwide to fix a problem that can cause fuel leaks. In the US, the recall covers about 134,000 vehicles with direct fuel injection engines including the Juke SUV from the 2012 through 2014 model years, and the Infiniti M56 and QX56 from 2012 and 2013.聽
Best gift ideas for men: Save on PS4, Star Wars figurines, and moreMen can be tough to shop for, so we've rounded up five great gift ideas for you to choose from 鈥 all you have to do is match the gift to the giftee.聽Save on a PS4 bundle for your gamer, snag some Star Wars figures for your geek, or get your would-be chef an an infrared thermometer gun.- Six things not to buy before ChristmasMany products you see on sale pre-Christmas will be significantly cheaper post-Christmas. Nobody wants to give gifts late, but in case you have the luxury of trading gifts after December 25, or if you happen to be shopping for yourself, we've compiled a list of items you should buy after聽the holidays.
