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Mitt Romney: a compassionate conservative?Can Mitt Romney recast himself as a compassionate conservative in an effort to boost sagging poll numbers? Reich argues it's too late.
Coppertone settlement: 'False' sunscreen claims cost $3M to $10MCoppertone settlement has been reached by parent company Merck, bringing a decade-old lawsuit to a close. The lawsuit alleged that Coppertone made false claims about its sunscreen, and the Coppertone settlement will cost Merck between $3 million and $10 million in payouts.聽
GDP growth revised down to 1.3 percentGDP growth in the second quarter was even more sluggish than previously reported. Effects of drought on farms was the biggest factor for the GDP revision.
World markets recover as Spain, Greece brace for austerityTh mood in the financial markets improved slightly Thursday, though investors remained concerned about violent protests in Greece and Spain over planned austerity measures.聽Worries that the Spanish government is losing control continued to hurt that country's markets.
The inexpensive power of a simple love noteLove notes are an easy and cost-effective way to let a special person in your life know that you care, Hamm writes.
Flight attendants fight? No, a tiff. Jet still returns to airport.Flight attendants fight 鈥� verbally, anyway 鈥� causing a United plane to return to Raleigh and the flight attendants replaced. United to pay passengers for inconvenience.
NFL referee deal reached. Back to work ThursdayNFL referee deal is still up for a vote, but the union referees will be back officiating Thursday night's NFL game. The NFL referee deal frees the NFL from paying the referees' pensions, but includes generous 401(k) contributions and pay increases.聽
Mitt Romney tells voters: If I'm elected, don't expect huge tax cutsMitt Romney provided nuance to his proposed tax cuts, saying they must fit his goal of reducing federal deficits. But left unanswered is the question of how this will affect the middle class.
Time to refinance your mortgage? Rates hit historic lows.Mortgage interest rates are at their lowest point since records have been kept. Last week, some 81 percent of the loans made were refinancings, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
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.