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Editors' picks: Best deals, sales for this weekDealNews editors found five deals and sales for readers. For Cole Haan's biannual sale, save up to 50 percent off with an extra 30 percent off.聽
Three myths about poverty debunkedSome Republicans misinform people about poverty and the economy, writes Robert Reich. What do they say about the poor, and why are they are wrong?
Hillshire Brands dumps Pinnacle for Tyson dealHillshire Brands will merge with Tyson Foods as soon as it gets out of a previous deal to buy Pinnacle Foods. However, Pinnacle stands to make hundreds of millions from being dropped by Hillshire.聽
Medical device company Medtronic to buy Irish firm Covidien in $42.9b dealThe combined company would have its executive offices in Dublin, where it could benefit from Ireland's lower corporate tax rates.聽
Young foresters help improve forests' food access, economic influenceYoung people around the world are helping their communities through their forests. They are helping maintain urban landscapes for food, such as Seattle's food forest.聽
IMF: US needs to raise minimum wageThe International Monetary Fund says the US needs to raise its federal minimum wage rate in the IMF's annual review of the US economy. The IMF also lowered its US gross domestic product growth forecast to two percent for the year.
A guide to light bulbs: How to save money, environmentEnergy-efficient light bulbs have higher initial costs, but these light bulbs can save help save the environment and money in the long run. Here is a guide to energy-efficient light bulbs and how to figure out which one fits your needs the best.- Starbucks offers (almost) free college degree for 135,000 employeesStarbucks is offering freshman and sophomores reduced tuition at Arizona State University. In junior and senior years, Starbucks would reimburse any money that workers pay out of pocket.
GoPro technology to be part of BMW, MINI carsBMW and GoPro are teaming up to add GoPro camera into cars. The feature will be integrated and functional by July 2014.
It's Father's Day. Here is where your dad can get freebies, discounts.Shoppers can show how much they love their fathers with not just gifts, but also discounts and freebies. Dads can get free admissions at more than 60 zoos across the US, while they can also get a free bottle of maple syrup from First Watch Daytime Cafe.
Why retirement looks different compared to your grandparents' generationSaving for retirement has changed within the past few generations. Certified financial planner Matt McCoy breaks down the three parts to saving for retirement and what to do next.
House's bonus depreciation rules: What they mean for fruitsThe Ways and Means Committee sent the House a bill that has a 'job-killing exclusion' that would hurt growers of blueberries, raspberries, and other fruits from bushes, writes Howard Gleckman. How did this happen?
Use sales, coupon codes to save on cooking gearShoppers can save big on cooking gear. Save $10 on a Capresso cappuccino machine, or get a 12-piece knife set from Cuisinart for $19.
Want to fly to Japan for free? Top five deals for travel.Looking for a weekend getaway? Here are the five best travel deals of this week.
Amazon Prime Music: OK so far, but leaves listeners underwhelmedAmazon launched Prime Music streaming service on Thursday. It is free in terms of cost and ads for Prime subscribers, but it is unclear if it can compete with other streaming services, write Marcy Bonebright.
General Motors recalls another 512,000 cars over ignition switchesGeneral Motors is recalling more than 500,000 Chevrolet Camaro cars. A driver's knee can bump the key and make the engine stall, GM says, causing the power steering and brakes to be disabled and drivers to lose control.
How do buy-sell agreements work?Buy-sell agreements can help protect businesses from sudden emergencies. Certified financial planner聽Patrick J. Cloonan Jr. explains how such agreements work.
Uber protesters are missing the point. Here's why.Outraged at Uber, cab drivers have been protesting all around the world against the taxi-hailing app. But cab drivers and companies are better off focusing on changing themselves rather than fighting Uber, writes Richard Read.
Beef recall hits Whole Foods, two restaurantsBeef recall from Missouri-based聽Fruitland American Meat affects聽4,012 pounds of beef distributed to a Whole Foods distribution center in Connecticut. The beef recall also involves products shipped to restaurants in New York and Kansas City, Mo.聽
Most comfortable, affordable Father's Day giftsComfortable but inexpensive Father's Day gifts are the way to go. Here are five clothing deals that your dad will love for this Father's Day.
