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Inventor of lithium-ion battery introduces safer, faster-charging alternativeJohn Goodenough, a 94-year-old professor, says his聽new battery can charge faster than current lithium-ion designs, and is noncombustible.
Credit or debit: What鈥檚 best for a young teen?When cash is no longer the best solution for a young teenager's regular expenses, parents will need to weigh several factors in making the聽decision of whether to go with credit or debit.
First LookIf you want to drive for Uber in London, you have to prove you speak EnglishOn Friday, the ride-hailing company lost its legal battle over an English language test in London, a ruling that could leave thousands of drivers without a gig.
First Look How a California high school suddenly earned millions from SnapchatSnapchat had a strong opening on Wall Street this week that brought cheers from its early investors, but also more protests from Venice Beach, Calif., neighbors who say the rapidly expanding company is ruining the seaside community.- Excited for Snapchat鈥檚 IPO? Don鈥檛 forget the big picture.Even if Snap gets off to a good start, its stock may still not be the best choice for you. Here are some tips on deciding whether Snap deserves a place in your portfolio.
Before we reform tax policy, we need to know what's workingCongress and President Trump are embarking on what is likely to be a major rewrite of the federal income tax code. Yet no one knows whether the hundreds of tax preferences embedded in the law accomplish their purpose.
Average fuel economy has improved only slightly in last centuryAfter fuel economy ups and downs over the past 92 years, by 2015 cars were getting on average only about 4 more miles per gallon than they were in 1923.
First LookSolarCity's workforce shrinks 鈥� but predictions for solar point upThe Tesla-owned solar installer laid off 20 percent of its workforce in 2016, even as analysts predict the solar industry is poised to explode in the coming years.
Fiat Chrysler has its own 'Dieselgate' problemWith Volkswagen's emissions scandal dominating auto news for more than 17 months, you might have missed that Fiat Chrysler is facing one of its own.聽
Are cash-back reward credit cards a good deal?To the naked eye, cash-back credit cards appear to be lagging other rewards programs. But for some people, they're the best option.
Does Trump have a fiscal math problem?The spending plan Trump aides described this week will never pass Congress, not even one where both chambers are controlled by Republicans, says the Tax Policy Center.
How to use your checking account as a force for goodRecent social media campaigns have urged people to switch banks聽in response to controversial social issues.
First LookMore trouble for Uber: CEO's taped argument with driver highlights workers' concernsThe driver鈥檚 grievances echoed those raised by many of his peers in recent months.
First LookHershey to cut 15 percent of workforce. Is China to blame?Sales in North America rose last year, but steep declines in its international market has prompted the Pennsylvania-based chocolatier to scale back its global聽work force.
Why coal companies want to be seen as clean-energy players even amid new support for fossil fuelsThough Donald Trump has vowed to raise the production of fossil fuels,聽the coal industry believes it needs more than a friendly administration to survive.
Should states cut taxes on retirement income?On the surface, income tax breaks might sound like a very nice perk for retirees. Supporters say they would reduce the tax burden on low-income seniors, and perhaps make a state more attractive to wealthier retirees. But neither argument holds up.
How to manage your 401(k) in uncertain timesIn times of uncertainty and conflicting signals, it鈥檚 tempting to cut off the flow of money to your 401(k) and move into 'safer' investments. That's a bad idea.
Can refugees save a town?Refugees have infused a new sense of energy聽into Akron, Ohio, as it battles population decline. President Trump's temporary refugee ban is a concern. 聽
First LookUber exec steps down after sexual harassment claim surfacesAmit Singhal failed to disclose that he left Google after a sexual harassment allegation. He denies the allegation.
Here's how much the 'pink tax' is costing women on everyday itemsWomen pay more than men for razors, shampoo, and other basic goods. But retailers and lawmakers are stepping up to address the price discrepancies.
