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National Donut Day is here! Where to find free donuts.National Donut Day comes around every first Friday in June, and it's the perfect occasion to indulge your sweet tooth for a good cause. Here are all the places you can score a free donut on National Donut Day.聽
Could heterosexual couples use domestic partnerships to avoid marriage tax penalty?Some states may have created a way for heterosexual couples to avoid the marriage tax penalty, writes Howard Gleckman. How can domestic partnerships lead toward the federal marriage tax penalty?
Rite Aid stock tanks after it lowers earnings expectationsRite Aid stock lost 7.4 percent Thursday after the company said it experienced higher-than-expected drugs costs. Rite Aid expects to earn 30 to 40 cents per share of stock in fiscal 2015 instead of 31 to 42 cents.
Why Seattle's $15 minimum wage is a step in the right directionSeattle's $15 minimum wage is a start to push for a realistic living wage, writes Robert Reich. Why should other US cities follow Seattle's example?
Could Milan Protocol lead the world to food sustainability?In honor of the UN's World Environment Day, citizens are working on the Milan Protocol at an expo. The Milan Protocol's purpose is to get politicians to address growing concerns with crop production, food waste, and sustainability.
'Brutally tough' GM report sheds new light faulty ignition switchGM released a report on its internal investigation of how it allowed a faulty ignition switch into 2.6 million of its vehicles. But political pressure on the automaker continues to build.
National Doughnut Day's origins 鈥� and where to get a free doughnutNational Doughnut聽Day means free doughnuts at certain vendors. Here is how to score a free doughnut.
Trees can add up to $10,000 to houses' valueTrees can add up to $10,000 to the value of a home, according to the Council of Tree and Landscape Appraisers. Which trees are the best for adding home value and can save homeowners money?
Twitter buys Namo Media. Are bigger purchases next?Twitter is buying Namo Media, a startup that incorporates advertisements into mobile apps. But with rumors circulating about Twitter's interest in music companies, it isn't clear what Twitter's聽business goals are.
ADP: Private sector added 179,000 jobs in MayThe private sector added 179,000 jobs in May, according to the ADP's latest National Employment Report. This brought up total employment level 2.06 percent higher than it was in May 2013.
California, Texas top list of states with strong hybrid, diesel car salesThe Diesel Technology Forum released data on which states had the strongest sales for diesel and hybrid vehicles. California had the most sales for diesel and hybrid cars, with 1.3 million new vehicles registered between 2010 and 2013.
Only 40 percent of teenagers work during the summerYouth employment during the summer has gone down from about 75 percent to 40 percent. Why are so many American teenagers aren't working, and what are they doing instead?
Retirement planning: Is your Roth 401(k) wrecking your savings?Retirement planning through a Roth 401(k) can be tempting, but it isn't the best option for everyone. If you contribute just enough to get your employer match, and you can鈥檛 set aside any more, you might want to think twice before retirement planning with a Roth 401(k).
How to save at burger joints this monthThis month, many burger joints are offering special deals for their specialty burgers. Here are just some of the ways you can save big on burgers.
Burt's Bees namesake says he was forced outBurt's Bees co-founder, Burt Shavitz, says he was forced out of the company, but has no regrets. The reclusive beekeeper ended up with 37 acres in Maine and an undisclosed sum of money.
Get online for cheap with these five dealsIt can be expensive to get connected to the Internet. But consumers can save big on routers and Ethernet cables to go online.
Restaurant visits for breakfast are down one percentMorning visits for restaurants were down one percent in the first quarter of 2014. Midscale and family restaurants that rely on breakfast traffic saw a three-percent decline in morning customers.
Is bitcoin making a comeback?Bitcoin value fell dramatically early this year amid a string of controversies, reaching a low in April. But since then, the price of bitcoin has bounced back 80 percent.聽
As FIFA World Cup approaches, McDonald's markets meal bundlesMcDonald's is offering a new FIFA World Cup Bundle Box. About 6,500 US McDonald's locations are participating in FIFA World Cup Bundle Box program, McDonald's spokesperson says.
Hybrid cars: Nissan plans two plugin hybrids in two yearsHybrid cars, from plugins to gas, will clearly be all the rage among carmakers for the next couple of years. Virtually every global automaker now has plug-in hybrid cars planned for launch between 2015 and 2020.
