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Carmakers must cut carbon rapidly to evolve, shareholders sayStricter global emissions standards are putting significant pressure on carmakers to improve fuel efficiency and make greater use of electric powertrains.聽But that may not be the sole force driving automakers toward reduced carbon emissions.
First LookWith soaring shares, Netflix sets sights overseasNetflix plans to expand its reach to include 200 countries by 2017, while also investing billions in the production of original TV series and movies.聽
Six places to watch your favorite scary movies onlineBack in the day, kicking off a horror movie binge would require聽spending two hours and $30 at Blockbuster. But no more!
Why you can stop balancing your checkbook nowTechnology has obliterated or automated a lot of the money tasks that were once mandatory for people who wanted to be responsible with their finances. Here are several financial chores you can and should do differently now.
Apple鈥檚 self-driving car project shifts gearsAccording to reports, Apple's so-called Project Titan is now聽focused on the development of self-driving car technology instead of an actual car.
Even the smallest apartments should have renters insuranceOnly about a third of renters have an insurance policy, but it's a small expense with multiple benefits.聽
When your favorite Black Friday 2016 ads will arriveNo two Black Fridays are alike, and there's always something that comes out of left field. But generally, this is what you can expect.聽
No more sugar? Pepsi to focus on lower-calorie sodasPepsi will expand its low- and no-sugar options following the UN health agency's recommendation that governments use tax policy to increase the price of sugary drinks.聽
Retirement planning: Is your 401(k) a dud?Employer-sponsored retirement plans are valuable benefits, but they can be ruined by high fees and crummy investment choices.聽
Solyndra who? The Energy Department's loan program is now profitable.The DoE loan program became a lightning rod during the 2012 presidential election for聽backing solar company Solyndra, which later went bankrupt. A few years later, it's in the black.聽
Carbon emissions from US power industry falls to 25-year lowCarbon-dioxide emissions from electricity generation during the first six months of 2016 were the lowest since 1991, according to the EIA.
Can oil bridge ties between Iran and the West?Iran's oil ministry announced it will accept applications from foreign oil companies roughly a week after the US Treasury Department lifted more sanctions against Tehran.聽
Clinton and Trump advisers display wide differences in tax policy debateYou might have tuned in to the Oct. 13 Tax Policy Center discussion聽featuring representatives of each campaign. If you had, you would have seen an absolutely stunning contrast in both style and substance that in many ways mirrored their candidates.
Five wireless alternatives to Apple's new $160 headphonesWe gathered a few of our favorite Bluetooth聽alternatives to the Airpods; all cost less than $100 each. Even if you don't have an iPhone 7, going wireless is a great option for any smartphone user.
Why don't drivers and cyclists get along?The聽tension between drivers and cyclists sometimes escalates into frightening bouts of rage聽and even intentional damage and injuries.
Trump adviser's take on taxes, trade turns economic theory on its headYesterday鈥檚 presentation by Donald Trump's economic adviser, Peter Navarro, at the Tax Policy Center鈥檚 discussion of the presidential candidate tax plans reminds one analyst of a passage in George Orwell鈥檚 dystopic novel聽1984.聽
Consider these four factors when comparing banks and credit unionsWhat distinguishes credit unions from banks, and how does a customer make the switch? We take a look at the most important factors in comparing the two.
Big Mac sauce in a bottle?McDonald's is making moves that hint it may be ready to bring the trademark sauce on its Big Macs to grocery store shelves.聽
Millions of US households don't use banks. They should reconsider.Unbanked households, or those that don鈥檛 have an account at an insured institution, miss out on helpful tools and services such as savings accounts, secured credit cards聽and deposit insurance.
How will you drive in the future? Three possibilities.Shifts both big and small will alter the way we buy, power, and ride in our vehicles.
