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787 Dreamliner: stretch version set to be announced787 Dreamliner with 323 seats would be used for long-haul routes in Asia and elsewhere. The bigger 787 Dreamliner is likely to be announced at next week's Paris Airshow.
Dodge Dart recall: Cold weather can stall engineChrysler is conducting a Dodge Dart recall of some 2013 models with a turbo engine and dual dry clutch transmission. The Dodge Dart recall affects some 13,000 vehicles.
Powerful and unaccountable: NSA – and Wall Street
Difference MakerDavid Eads runs FreeGeek Chicago, 'an Apple Store for the rest of us'FreeGeek Chicago gives volunteers hands-on training in restoring old computers to sell or recycle – while they earn credits toward taking home their own desktop or laptop free of charge.
Crusade for smartphone 'kill switch' heats up, but would it work?Law enforcement officials are pushing smartphone manufacturers to develop a kill switch to disable stolen phones. They see it as a way to stem rampant smartphone theft.
How to make money from your hobbiesHobbies that continually require you to buy new things tend to be money drains, Hamm writes, unless you find things you can purchase for personal enjoyment and fulfillment that won’t depreciate in value, or at least won’t depreciate very much.
Dow up, Nikkei down: Days of market volatility put focus on central banksRecent market volatility is a sign of investor unease more than of panic. Investors see a global economy struggling to develop self-sustaining momentum, five years after a financial crisis, and are uncertain what central banks plan to do next about it.
Dunkin’ Donuts rant backfires. Employees get the raves.Dunkin Donuts rant posted on Facebook earns kudos for two of the chain’s employees. The video shows them calmly handling the racially charged Dunkin’ Donuts rant.
South Carolina explores electronic license platesSouth Carolina is exploring the idea of introducing electronic license plates. A company called Compliance Innovations has developed such electronic license plates utilizing ePaper technology similar to what's used on devices like the Kindle.
Retail sales rise more than expected in MayRetail sales rose 0.6 percent in May, beating analysts' expectations and hinting at stronger economic growth in the second quarter of 2013. Auto sales, which gained 1.2 percent, lent the biggest boost to May retail sales.
A new title for soccer star Lionel Messi: tax cheat?Messi, who is accused of using foreign shell companies to avoid paying 4.1 million euros to the government, is just the latest high-profile target of Spanish tax authorities.
Louisiana chemical plant explosion: Multiple injuries, local residents cautionedAt least 30 people have been injured in a Louisiana chemical plant explosion and fire Thursday.
How to cope with financial setbacksIt happens to everyone: savings are going up, debts are disappearing, then suddenly an unforeseen financial event takes you back to square one. It might feel like all that progress has been undone, but actually, the opposite is true.
Why the stock swoon? Look overseas.After a booming January through May, US stocks are coping with rising interest rates and concern for overseas markets. Investors should factor heightened market volatility in their decision-making.
Twin storms for US workers: Chinese imports, technological changeChinese imports and technological change displace US workers in much different ways, a new study finds. Imports destroy jobs only in certain hubs; technology hits much more broadly, but creates as many jobs as it kills.
Japanese stocks plunge, rattling world marketsJapan's Nikkei falls 6.4 percent Thursday in the wake of the Bank of Japan's decision to stand pat on monetary easing. Concerns also mount about Fed's commitment to easing in the US.
eGallon: Find out what it costs drive an electric carEnergy Department releases eGallon calculator to allow consumers to determine the cost, efficiency of driving electric cars vs. gasoline-powered cars.
IBM layoffs coming, but it won't say how manyIBM layoffs in store for Vermont and other facilities, Vermont officials say. But the computer giant is mum about how many IBM layoffs are involved in its national reorganization.
World Bank: Monetary tightening could crimp growthWhen the U.S. Federal Reserve and other central banks tighten monetary policies, World Bank economists worry long-term interest rates will rise, increasing the cost of capital in emerging markets. This could be particularly challenging for developing countries with high debts.
2014 Ford Fiesta focuses on fuel economyThe 2014 Ford Fiesta offers improved fuel efficiency, giving you 30 mpg in the city and 41 mpg on the highway. The new Ford Fiesta uses less fuel than any other subcompact car except for the Toyota Prius C.
