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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.
Holidays to cheer: Retailers plan to increase hiring this seasonGood back-to-school sales and rising consumer confidence are leading many retailers to add more seasonal jobs than they did last year 鈥� and many could become permanent.
Candidates indulge in China-bashing. But it's a distraction, not a solution.Every presidential election seems to create a foreign bogeyman. But China in 2012 is no more a threat than NAFTA in 1996.聽
New mortgage data shows slight rise in home pricesHome prices increased 0.2 percent since June, according to the latest house price index from the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Home prices rose 3.90 percent above the level seen in July 2011.
The best gifts in life are freeThink about the special gifts you've received in your life. Chances are, Hamm writes, the ones you remember the most didn't cost a penny.
Apple products popular targets for thievesApple gadgets like iPads and iPhones are common targets for theft. The NYPD reports that Apple thefts are up 40 percent from last year, and police are suggesting聽that people keep their iPhones and iPads hidden whenever they're out in public.聽
Staples speeds up store closures, focuses onlineStaples is speeding up plans to close stores in the US and elsewhere, planning to invest more in online and mobile efforts. Staples says the moves are part of a strategy to better serve customers and accelerate growth.聽
Home prices lift in JulyThe latest release of the S&P/Case-Shiller home price indices for July 2012 reported that the non-seasonally adjusted Composite-10 price index increased 1.52 percent since June. 聽
NFL referee debacle costs everyone, except the NFLNFL replacement referees cost the Green Bay Packers a win Monday night, and frustrations are reaching a boiling point. But while fans, players, and coaches are paying a price, the NFL itself isn't losing anything but the public relations battle.聽
Home prices rise in 20 major cities as housing market climbs backHome prices rose across the United States in July, buoyed by better sales and fewer foreclosures. Though home prices are still well below their 2006 peak, it's a positive sign of further recovery for the housing market.
Tesla 'superchargers' up the ante for green technologiesTesla Motors has debuted a network of Superchargers, fast-charging stations for electric cars. The new green technology is about twice as powerful as previous fast-charging stations, according to Green Car Reports.
Toys R US: more holiday hiring than in 2011Toys R Us to hire 45,000 seasonal workers, up nearly 13 percent from last year. Some of the increase is to handle new online shipping options from Toys R Us.聽