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Obamacare is working. It still needs fixing.Obamacare signups surged in the weeks before the March 31 deadline, and the uninsured rate has dropped to its lowest levels since 2008.聽But a lot about the Affordable Care Act needs fixing 鈥� especially the widespread misinformation that continues to surround it.- Are you a cheese whiz? Take the cheese quiz!
The average American eats 32.6 pounds of cheese per year. You may eat your fair share, but what do you really know about the world's favorite aged dairy snack? Test your knowledge of all things cheese with this 25-question quiz. See if you're the big cheese or just no gouda.
Best laptops: five great deals from Sony, Dell, and moreBest laptops this week include deals on the HP ENVY, Sony Vaio, and Dell Inspiron, among others. Many of this week's best laptops include free shipping.聽
What Tesla's Elon Musk could do with Google CEO Larry Page's moneyGoogle CEO Larry Page said at a Ted Conference this week he would rather give his fortune to Tesla wunderkind Elon Musk than charity. What could Elon Musk do with those millions? Car Connection writer Richard Read 聽 makes some (sometimes humorous) suggestions.
5 inventive ways to spend your tax returnOkay so you could put your tax return money in savings, pay down debt, or a Roth IRA, but sometimes the best investment is in yourself. Check out these ways to give back to yourself and those in your life with your tax return.
Can movie theaters beat Netflix?Faced with cheaper, more convenient entertainment from Netflix and other streaming sites, theaters are upping their game to lure customers to a night out at the movies.聽
FocusCould 2014 be the year the housing market really recovers?Spring is the housing market's time of greatest activity, and this year, the story of US real estate varies by location. One common theme: A recovery is well under way, but not yet complete.
Billion-dollar bracket? Not this year.Billion-dollar bracket: A tournament full of upsets has already knocked out each one of the millions of contenders for the $1 billion prize for a perfectly predicted March Madness bracket.
Researchers explore why rechargeable batteries wear outThe rechargeable batteries used in electric cars eventually fail with use -- and researchers are now searching for the reason. Meanwhile, development continues on聽 technology that will allow batteries to hold bigger charges for longer periods of time.
World Water Day: Global efforts to conserve our most precious food resourceWorld Water Day is celebrated Saturday, March 22, and agriculture innovators in many countries are finding ways to use water more efficiently. Eaters and consumers can do their part to save water through the food choices they make each day, long after World Water Day.
Discounts on shoes from Nike, Timberland and Steve MaddenCheck out these latest discounts gathered up by Dealnews.com, including savings on Nike men's running shoes, Timberland women's boots and more.
E-Trade talking baby quits during ad. Will retire.E-Trade talking baby campaign comes to an end after highly visible six-year run. In new ad, E-Trade baby says he's 'done' after getting upstaged by a singing cat.聽
Volvo's car-to-car communications test starts in ScandinaviaCan a car warn other cars of nearby road hazards? Volvo is trying to make it so, and developing technology that the company says will allow an auto's on-board computer to send a warning to other vehicles of slippery conditions while on the road.
Commission eyes tax reform plan for D.C. residentsA city panel is working on ways to revise the revenue system in the nation's capital, including proposed changes that supporters say will reduce taxes for 95 percent of residents.
Electric car range fluctuates in extreme weather, reports AAAAAA reports that its own testing shows rough weather can negatively impact an electric vehicle's range, but the organization cautioned that electric motors still offer less maintenance than traditional engines and other benefits.
Check out these discounts on products from iTunes, Amazon and WalmartDownload the Disney/Pixar film "The Incredibles" for free today, plus get discounts on products from retailers like Amazon and Walmart in this roundup from Dealnews.com.
Arizona bill would allow for direct sales of autos, including TeslaA bill that would allow direct sales of cars serves as a "pre-emptive strike" against any measures to block automaker Tesla from selling its vehicles to consumers, according to an Arizona lawmaker. Meanwhile, Tesla reportedly named Arizona as a potential home for its planned battery factory.
Pontiac Silverdome: Want to buy a piece of Detroit Lions history?Pontiac Silverdome seats, signs, and more are up for auction. The big sale will be held in early May, but the pre-auction sale of聽Silverdome聽seats began this week.
KitchenAid mixer: How a wedding registry staple is creating new US jobsKitchenAid mixers are in demand 鈥� enough demand that the famous mixers are headlining the expansion of a factory in Ohio, announces parent company Whirlpool Corp.
Top tech shopping myths debunkedIs Black Friday really the best time to shop for electronics? Is paying extra for an extended warranty worth it? Apple products are never discounted - right? Maybe not. Read on to see the truth behind these tech myths.
