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Tax dodgers, beware: 77,000 foreign banks agree to share tax info with IRSCrackdown on tax evasion: thousands of foreign banks, investment funds, and other financial institutions will share information about US account holders with the IRS.
Major EPA carbon emissions cuts: How they could affect the economyThe EPA's proposed rules aim to lower carbon emissions to fight climate change. The energy industry is angry about the cuts, but by many measures, the economic impact could be light.
Japanese automakers, government move toward fuel-cell vehiclesJapan's government announced plans to change guidelines for fuel-cell vehicles to promote sales. Toyota and Honda have been concentrating on developing fuel-cell vehicles.
How a not-for-profit is pushing for better working conditions in restarauntsRestaurant Opportunities Centers United advocates for better wages and fair working conditions. Restaurant Opportunities Centers United聽is calling attention from government and consumers to improve conditions for restaurant employees across the US.
PlantCatching: the Airbnb of GardeningGetting into gardening can be expensive and time consuming for people who live in cities. PlantCatching is here to help.聽
Walmart cashes in on Amazon 鈥� Hachette fightWalmart has seen a boost in book sales thanks to a feud between Amazon and Hachette, a major publisher, over e-book prices. When Amazon made it harder to order Hachette titles, Walmart, Barnes & Noble, and Target slashed prices on affected books.聽
How to buy the best luggage for your moneyRetail luggage sales will grow by 3.7 percent in North American between 2010 and 2015. How do you get the best deal on your next suitcase?
Mini burgers return with growing popularityMini burgers are making a comeback in national food chains and local burger joints. The mini burger trend is popping up in restaurants such as Ruby Tuesday, T.G.I. Friday's, and even Taco Bell.
Chrysler will perform update pickup trucks to solve programming problemsChrysler said it will perform an update on some Ram 1500 and 2500 pickup trucks to fix problems from software glitches. Chrysler said the problems affect the trucks' remote access, keyless entry, and tire-pressure monitors.
Walmart workers are going on strike to speak out. Why Walmart should listen.Walmart workers will go on strike across the country this week to protest for better jobs and wages. Walmart needs to listen and stop keeping low-wage workers down, writes Robert Reich.
Hurricane season is here, and preparation is tax-free this weekHurricane season began June 1, and Floridians can purchase hurricane supplies, including ice packs, flashlights, and portable generators, without paying sales tax until June 8.聽
Best credit cards for overseas travelCredit cards often charge a foreign transaction fee. But some credit cards from Chase, American Express, BankAmericard, Capital One, and others waive it, saving overseas travelers up to 3 percent on purchases.
How to determine where to shop onlineWith summertime sales about to begin, it's time to figure out where to shop online. Here are several tips to help you decide which websites for online shopping are the best.聽
When should you buy gaming consoles? Doughnuts? This month.There will be better summer deals on gaming consoles this month, but don't plan on buying Apple products or summer grills just yet. Here are what products are great to buy in June, and what items you should hold off purchasing.聽
Growth sector: 'Social entrepreneurship' is trendingWhile American entrepreneurship has dipped, 'social entrepreneurs' geared toward melding the ideals of the non-profit sector with for-profit business have been finding traction.
FocusWhither US entrepreneurs? Why a key engine of economic growth is sputtering.A new report finds a decline in the portion of US firms that are young, growing, and creating jobs. Fewer entrepreneurs could mean the economy is shifting onto a slower-growth, lower-prosperity track.- NCAA video game settlement: $40 million to college athletesA proposed legal settlement will pay some 100,000 college football and basketball players for the use of their likenesses in NCAA-branded video games.
Details for plan on boosting electric car sales in Northeast, California emergeMore details on the eight-state plan to promote the sale of more electric cars have been released. The goal is to have sold more than 3 million electric cars by 2025 in the US.
How one fisherman is getting produce directly to consumersShaun Strobel founded the first community supported fishery (CSF) on North America's West Coast in Vancouver, British Columbia. Food Tank asked him about the growing importance of buying directly from local fishermen and problems with today's global fisheries.聽- FBI probe: Was Phil Mickelson involved in insider trading?The FBI and SEC are investigating possible insider trading by billionaire investor Carl Icahn, golfer Phil Mickelson and Las Vegas gambler William Walters. Walters and Mickelson play golf together. Mickelson denies any wrong doing.
