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Why Al Jazeera bought Al Gore's Current TVAl Jazeera's purchase of Current TV, the news network cofounded by former Vice President Al Gore, boosts Al-Jazeera's reach in the US nearly ninefold to about 40 million homes. Jazeera plans to add more US bureaus and transform Current TV to 'Al-Jazeera America.'
Over the fiscal cliff. Sort of.We technically 鈥渨ent over鈥� the fiscal cliff at midnight yesterday, Rogers writes, and yet here we are today celebrating more extended tax cuts.
The ExplainerA look at America's gun industryPer capita ownership of firearms in the US has doubled since 1968.
US car sales may top 15 million in 2013US auto sales will reach 15.3 million units in 2013 according to Polk, an automotive聽marketing and research firm.
Starbucks $1 reusable cups: Curb trash, get a discountStarbucks $1 reusable cups: Starbucks will introduce $1 reusable plastic cups at its cafes starting Thursday. Starbucks already gives customers a 10-cent discount for using reusable cups for refills, but it hopes the $1 plastic cups will increase the habit and reduce trash.聽
Eight steps to getting the right insuranceComparing insurance policies is tough. However, by following these eight steps, you can simplify the process and find the right insurance policy for you.
The return on (non-financial) investmentJust like the act of investing money, investments of time and energy will earn non-financial rewards over a very long period of time, Hamm writes.
A mixed November for constructionResidential construction spending increased 0.39 percent from October.聽Non-residential construction spending declined 0.7 percent since October.
Social life breaking the bank? Find frugal friends.The number of frugal things people can do together and have fun is almost infinite, Hamm writes.
After the fiscal cliff comes the debt ceilingThe battle over the fiscal cliff was only a prelude to the coming battle over raising the debt ceiling 鈥� Reich writes 鈥� a battle that will likely continue through early March, when the Treasury runs out of tricks to avoid a default on the nation鈥檚 debt.
Stock markets leap after 'fiscal cliff' compromise, but problems lurkThe House of Representatives passed the budget bill late Tuesday night, a contentious exercise because many Republicans had wanted a deal that did more to cut government spending.
2013 Ford Fusion Energi gets best fuel efficiency rating for US sedans2013 Ford Fusion Energi聽becomes America's most fuel-efficient sedan, with a rating of 108 MPGe in city driving, Ingram writes.聽At $39,495 in SE trim, the 2013 Ford Fusion Energi costs $350 more than the Chevy Volt.
Got a raise? Spend it wisely.If you鈥檝e just received a raise, walk away from the temptation of lifestyle inflation, Hamm writes.
Zipcar bought by Avis for $500M cashZipcar, the popular car-sharing service, will be bought by rental car company Avis in a cash deal worth nearly $500 million. The merger will help Zipcar meet high weekend demand and should boost Avis' earnings.聽
$1 million Apple heist: Thieves hit Paris store on New Year's Eve$1 million Apple heist at the flagship store in Paris was a 'well prepared' operation, police said. Four armed thieves used the commotion around New Year's Eve festivities in downtown Paris to carry out the $1 million Apple heist.
Senate 'fiscal cliff' deal is lousyHere are four reasons the 'fiscal cliff' deal emerging from the Senate doesn't serve America well. President Obama could have done better in negotiations with the Republicans.
Fiscal deal will cost you: 8 tax changesHere are eight tax changes under the 'fiscal cliff' deal that may hit your pocketbook.
First lawsuit over gas mileage claims of 2013 Ford hybridsLawsuit says fuel economy claims for C-Max Hybrid and Fusion Hybrid are 'false and misleading.' Ford says cars can deliver 47 m.p.g. with right driving style.
The seven rules of cash flowSoftware program "You Need a Budget 4" suggests four rules of cash flow. It's a great start, but here are three more rules of cash flow.聽
'Fiscal cliff': Cut the spending 鈥� and the melodramaThe 'fiscal cliff' is the crisis that didn't need to be, if the Bush tax cuts had been made permanent and Keynesian influence hadn't spread.
