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- Stock market predictions: Don't believe a sure thingThe stock market can't be predicted with any certainty, no matter how confident the predictors sound. The more honest answers are qualified and uncertain.
- What's new in the world of car seats?Certain car seat trends are becoming popular among manufacturers, but are they the safest options for your child? Here's what to look for when buying your next car seat.
- N.H. Chick-fil-A manager to donate sandwiches to gay pride festThe support from franchise operator Anthony Piccola for the New Hampshire Pride Fest comes as the restaurant chain continues to be criticized for an executive's comments about gay marriage.
- Zuckerberg's sister is now a Google employee. Awkward!Zuckerberg's sister Arielle worked for a social media marketing firm that Google acquired Tuesday. Zuckerberg's sister Randi hints that more family members now work for Google than Facebook.
- Beijing flexes some muscle to protect energy interestsBeijing has boosted its military presence in the energy-rich South China Sea, despite disputed claims by Vietnam.
- New to exercise? Find a buddy.Exercise can be a hard habit to pick up alone. When faced with a difficult lifestyle change, a partner can be a great asset.
- Mitt Romney's tax plan: close, but not quiteAs it stands, Mitt Romney's tax reform proposal is a bad idea. But with a little tweaking, it could work.
- Gourmet Aleppo pepper: a culinary casualty of the Syria warFor Americans following the war in Syria, Aleppo is the dateline of major clashes between the army and rebels. But for those with gourmet tastes, it's also the name of a pepper they'd prefer not do without.
- Chick-fil-A supporters send message, eat chickenChick-fil-A restaurants across the country were packed with supporters Wednesday for 'Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day.' In the wake of CEO Dan Cathy's views against gay marriage, and the subsequent boycott from gay-rights advocates, eating a Chick-fil-A sandwich has become a polarizing political statement.
- Fed says US economy has slowed, takes no new actionThe Federal Reserve wrapped up a two-day meeting Wednesday in Washington. Reaction on Wall Street was mixed.
- General Motors, Ford slip behind Japanese automakersGeneral Motors' June sales fell six percent, while Ford's dwindled by four percent. Honda and Toyota – both Japanese companies – saw sales skyrocket by 45 and 26 percent, respectively. What are American automakers doing wrong?
- Car loans: Is is time to refinance?Little-known fact: refinancing isn't just for mortgages. But how do you decide if refinancing your car loan is the right move for you?
- Mortgage refinancing: The White House wants to make it easierPresident Obama has proposed a plan that would make mortgage refinancing easier and more widely available. Do you qualify?
- For extra savings, look in your trashFinding sensible ways to minimize your trash will leave you with extra money in your pocket.
- Why California and the Northeast need High-Speed RailCalifornia and the northeastern US are perfect for high speed rails. But implementing HSR would be very different processes for each region.
- Banks fall victim to con menDesperate for money, troubled banks are turning to unconventional sources to gain capital – and getting bilked in the process.
- Chick-fil-A: Supporters, protesters plan dueling demonstrationsChick-fil-A supporters will eat in the company's restaurants Wednesday for national 'Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day.' Meanwhile, those outraged over Chick-fil-A's stance on gay marriage have plans of their own.
- Health-care reform: Massachusetts tries to crack the code on rising costsMassachusetts was first in the US to pass health-care reform that included an individual mandate to buy insurance. Now it aims to be the first to control costs. Will its plan, approved Tuesday, work?
- India's big power blackout: Why coal hasn't been a saviorSome 600 million people lost electricity across India this week. The country relies on coal, which is neither helpful with peak power shortages, nor is regulated enough.
- Higher taxes for a smoother commute? Metro Atlanta votes today.Voters in metro Atlanta, where traffic congestion is notorious, go to the polls Tuesday to decide whether to tax themselves for a major infrastructure upgrade. Some say city's future is at stake, but tea partyers distrust money will be wisely spent.