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The ultimate cruise control: California OKs driverless carsCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill Tuesday that officially allows driverless cars on public thoroughfares.聽Driverless cars are coming, whether we like it or not, according to the Car Connection.
Europe unrest reverberates on Wall StreetA dip in home sales and unrest in Europe sent stocks sliding Wednesday,聽extending the longest losing streak for the S&P 500 since mid-July.聽European stocks had their worst day in months as unrest threatened to boil over in Greece.
Spain's troubles worsen, sparking new phase for euro crisisSpanish stock prices fall 3 percent Wednesday as Spain's bond rates rise above 6 percent and demonstrators take to the streets to protest anticipated cuts in government spending.
Sharing the plug: the evolving etiquette of charging stationsGordon-Bloomfield explores the brave new world of electric car charging station etiquette.
Bill Belichick fined $50,000 for ref grabBill Belichick, head coach for the New England Patriots, was fined $50,000 by the NFL for grabbing an official's arm. In addition to Bill Belichick, three other NFL coaches have been fined for their conduct towards replacement officials.聽
Walk your way to financial (and physical) healthWalking is a great way to get some fresh air and exercise, Hamm writes. Best of all: It's free.
Why is Brazil the new America? Hint: water.While the US farm belt is mining its groundwater, Brazil is expanding production and lowering the cost of raising food.
A crumbling Europe tests America's foundationWe built a castle on a cloud, Brown writes. With European markets back in turmoil the only question is whether or not our castle on a cloud can remain aloft, above the disturbances at ground level.
The new classroom is a factoryFactories are training workers as they struggle with a shortage of skilled workers coming out of technical schools.
California governor paves way for driverless carsGov. Jerry Brown signed legislation Tuesday that will pave the way for聽driverless聽cars聽in California.聽Driverless cars use computers, sensors and other technology to operate independently, but allow humans to take control at any time.
Romney, the middle-class and taxesRomney has promised a 20 percent across-the-board tax rate cut, and some say he'll pay for it with higher聽taxes on low- and middle-income households. Gleckman's not convinced.
Austerity protests in Greece turn violentAusterity protests聽as part of a general strike in Greece turned violent Wednesday as police clashed with protestors. The austerity protests have already聽closed schools and disrupted flights.
Cheap dates can be pricelessA stroll through the park. Holiday window shopping. A starry-night walk. What do they have in common? They make romantic dates鈥攁nd they're free!
Production delays slash Tesla revenuesElectric-car manufacturer Tesla says sales will be roughly $45 million for the third quarter, far below analysts' estimates of $80 million. Tesla will raise more money by selling 4.3 million shares of stock.
Bacon shortage? It's coming, British group warns.Bacon shortage in much of the world will drive up prices to new records in 2013, a British association of pig farmers says. It's not just a bacon shortage. Higher prices should also hit beef, eggs, and poultry.聽
Facebook IPO was not a failure: DillerFacebook tried to make as much money as possible in its IPO 鈥� a good things, says media executive Barry Diller, who also praised CEO Zuckerberg's long-term strategy for Facebook.
Medicare drug plans: Steep hikes loom for millionsMedicare prescription drug plans are raising premiums as much as 23 percent next year. But Medicare recipients can shop around for a better deal.
Home prices rise 鈥� so does faith in housing turnaroundHome prices in top 20 markets rose 1.2 percent in the past year. A growing minority of Americans now believe their homes will be worth more a year from now.
The real reason Romney is losingSome say Romney is simply a bad candidate, but Reich argues that Romney's struggles can be tied to a growing public's distaste with the GOP.
Dow plummets 100 points in stock sell-offStocks dropped after聽Charles Plosser, president of the Fed's Philadelphia branch, told an audience Tuesday that the Fed's effort to support the economy would likely fall short of its goals.
