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GM recall: General Motors adds 2.4 million vehicles to recallGM recall expands to include an additional 2.4 million vehicles, bringing the total number of vehicles GM has recalled this year up to 13.6 million. The company says no fatalities have been linked to the latest GM recall.
Personal finance: how a video game designer manages moneyEveryone has a unique approach to personal finance with different goals, lifestyles, and incomes. NerdWallet asks everyday people how they handle personal finance, and speak with a 26-year-old game designer in this installment of 'How Do You Do Money?'- Ground beef recall: 1.8 million pounds of beef products recalled for E. coliGround beef recall: Wolverine Packing Co. is recalling beef products produced between March 31 and April 18 and distributed to Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, and Ohio.
Court rejects BP appeal: BP must pay for oil spill damages, says courtBP payout settlement stands: A federal appeals court on Monday refused to reconsider its previous ruling that businesses don't have to prove they were directly harmed by BP's 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill to collect settlement payments.
Credit Suisse pleads guilty, pays $2.6 billion in US tax evasion caseCredit聽Suisse, Switzerland's second-largest bank, acknowledged helping US clients hide assets from the IRS and agreed to pay the largest penalty ever imposed in a criminal tax case.
AT&T purchase of DirecTV: Is (much) bigger better for media consumers?By purchasing DirecTV, AT&T would be poised to compete with the new Comcast-Time Warner behemoth. Industry officials and consumer advocates differ on the impact of the mega-merger, which requires FCC approval.
Nissan Leaf recall: Entire vehicle needs replacing, in a few casesNissan Leaf recall could involve the replacement of the entire vehicle free of charge. Cars involved in the Nissan Leaf recall may be missing spot welds and require the car to be replaced, but officials expect that to happen in only a handful of cases.聽- Burger King slogan: Why 'Have it Your Way' fades to blackBurger King slogan: The fast-food chain is retiring the 'Have it Your Way' motto. The new Burger King slogan: "Be Your Way" is intended to champion individuality, and have a more emotional appeal.
DirecTV deal: AT&T aims for future of TVDirecTV deal primes AT&T for the age of Internet-delivered video, the company says, allowing it to bundle services and tap into Latin American markets. The DirecTV deal promises benefits for consumers too, putting phone, pay TV, and Internet service charges together on a single bill.
Car safety: 7 tips for safe tiresTires help drivers maneuver safely and avoid accidents, making them an integral part of car safety. Here are six simple ways to make sure the tires on your car are safe for driving.聽
Kraft recall: Some cottage cheese products are taken off shelvesKraft recall of some cottage cheese products was announced Sunday. The Kraft recall was due to improper storage procedures.
AT&T confirms plans to buy DirecTV in $48.5B dealAT&T Inc. confirmed rumors Sunday that the telecommunications giant plans to buy satellite television provider DirecTV.- Liftoff: Ford launches scale version of 2015 Mustang into spaceFord sends a scale version of its 2015 Ford Mustang into space. Read and watch on how they got the tiny car into space.聽
- Britain's Rich List: The rich got much richer this yearThe Sunday Times Rich List for 2014 shows that the 1,000 richest men and women in Britain have surged to new heights. Those on the rich list, including actor Emma Watson and Queen Elizabeth, are on average 15.4 percent wealthier.
Automakers gear up for 2014 Mille Miglia race in ItalyMille Miglia, a famous car race in Italy, started on May 14 and continues through May 18. This year, some of the major automakers return to the race.
How will climate change affect food security? Symposium searches for answers.Current weather patterns could reduce global food production by two percent every 10 years for the rest of this century, according to the Chicago Council on Global Affairs.聽The Chicago Council will host its annual Global Food Security Symposium to discuss solutions for addressing food security in the context of climate change.- Red Lobster: Why is owner selling the chain?Red Lobster: The restaurant chain was sold for $2.1 billion Friday. Part of Red Lobster's challenge is competition from Chipotle and Panera.
Want to rent a Lamborghini for cheap? Call this company.Blancfleet uses crowdfunding to raise capital to buy luxury vehicles. The results? You can rent them at much lower rates.聽
Why Pfizer, other US multinationals can't keep waiting for corporate tax reformUS-multinationals like Pfizer are using several tactics to avoid paying US taxes, writes Howard Gleckman. And Pfizer and other firms can't keep waiting for corporate tax reform from Congress.
General Motors hit with $35 million fine over defective ignition switchGeneral Motors was penalized for failing to report problems with a defective ignition switch in the Chevrolet Cobalt and other GM models that dismantled the airbags, causing 13 deaths.
