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Bacon prices go up by 18.8 percent. Why consumption isn't slowing down.A pound of sliced bacon has gotten more expensive, increasing by 18.8 percent to $6.05. Restaurants are still pushing out bacon-heavy food options to its customers, and customers are still eating them.
Medtronic merger: How tax cuts drive key business decisionsMedtronic Inc.'s merger with Covidien PLC is an opportunity for the medical device maker to get tax cuts, writes Howard Gleckman. Why? Because Covidien's headquarters are in Ireland.
Moving out? More young adults leaving Mom and Dad, forming households.Young adults in the US increasingly are moving out and forming their own households as the economy improves, according to a recent report from Barclays.聽
Redskins name change: Patent office may finally force itThe US Patent and Trademark Office will cancel trademarks for the Washington Redskins name on the grounds that it is 'disparaging to Native Americans.' If the decision is upheld, the potential financial loss could finally prompt a Redskins name change.
General Motors' latest recalls: Breakdown of models, number of units affectedGeneral Motors issued six more recalls this week due to potential ignition switch problems. In this breakdown of GM's 3.5 million recently recalled cars, the majority of the cars are Buicks, Chevrolets, and Cadillacs.
Silicon Valley's workforce could see demographic shiftAfter Google revealed that most of its workers are male and white, there is hope that Silicon Valley's workforce will become more diverse. But change may already be happening: at Harvey Mudd College, the percentage of female computer science major quadruple in four years, while firms learn how to better cater to women.
National Splurge Day is today! What items to spend money on.National Splurge Day is June 18. To celebrate, writer Jeff Somogyi rounded up items and services that are OK to splurge on.
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner cleared for takeoffBoeing 787-9 Dreamliner has been approved by US and European regulators for commercial flying. The new Boeing 787 is 20 feet longer and 聽able to carry more passengers than the original 787-8.聽
Italian town sees sustainable efforts benefit community, economyAn Italian small town began to transition toward becoming sustainable in food and energy 20 years ago to better its community and economy. Since then,聽108 organic farms supply 98 percent of the town鈥檚 produce, meat, and dairy.聽
Google to reveal in-car operating system. Should Apple be worried?Earlier this year, Apple launched CarPlay, an in-car operating system. However, Google will reveal its own version, Google Auto Link, at a software developer conference later this month.
Will Tesla Model S have battery-swapping available soon?Last year, Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk showed how to swap a battery pack from a Tesla Model S and replace it with a new one. But, what has happened since then?
House Judiciary Committee to vote on Internet tax billThe House Judiciary Committee will vote on a bill聽to prevent states and cities from taxing internet access Wednesday. Meanwhile, US companies reportedly have about $2 billion in profits overseas.
GM recalls 3.4 million more vehicles for key problem. Is yours on the list?General Motors' ignition switch problems have expanded to the company's larger vehicles. GM will recall an additional 3.36 million vehicles worldwide to replace or repair keys that could fall out of place.聽
Burger market in 2014: Which state has the most burger joints?The US burger market is a $73 billion business, according to foodservice industry analyst company CHD Expert. California has the most burger joints, while Washington has the highest share of independent burger restaurants.聽
Does Nissan want to join Tesla Motors, BMW on electric-car charging talks?Nissan reportedly wants to join discussions with Tesla Motors and BMW on charging standards. What does this mean for the electric car market?
Companies repurpose old items into new productsCompanies are turning unwanted goods into products that are hopefully more desirable to consumers. Here are seven examples of disposed goods being recycled and repurposed.
GM recalls another 3.4 million cars for faulty keysGM recall involves:聽Buick LaCrosse, Lucerne, and Regal; Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo; and Cadillac Deville and DTS. Unlike previous GM recalls on the ignition switch, the latest move was caused by the design of the key.
Solar power cooling could become racing stapleAston Martin Racing and a Chinese solar-panel company Hanergy are working together to create a solar-powered cooling system for Aston Martin's race cars. What does this mean for the future of racing?
City of Miami sues JPMorgan for mortgage discriminitationThe city of Miami has sued JPMorgan Chase and Co. for predatory mortgage lending in minority neighborhoods. Miami's lawsuit against JPMorgan says the bank had discriminatory mortgage lending practices since at least 2004.
Hackers blackmail Domino's Pizza for $40,700 ransomHackers from a group called Rex Mundi attacked Domino's operaitons in France and Belgium. The hacker group says it will not release customer information such as names, phone numbers, and addresses only if Domino's pays them $40,700.聽
