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Tesla Motors CEO rebuts New York Times Model S reviewTesla Motors CEO Elon Musk is disputing claims made in a New York Times review that is critical of the Tesla Motors Model S electric car.
Why we need an investment budgetA rational federal budget would allow additional borrowing for public investments whenever the expected return on those investments is higher than the cost of the borrowing.
Barclays to cut 3700 jobs following interest rate scandalBarclays will cut at least 3,700 jobs in a major restructuring, the bank said Tuesday. The layoffs follow a scandal-ridden year for Barclays, which was was forced to pay a $453 million fine for manipulating a key market interest rate that serves as the basis for trillions in mortgage loans.
Will your next car have plastic windows?Polycarbonate windows have been used in racing cars for years to shed pounds, Ernst writes, and the time may be right to roll out plastic windows in production cars, too.
- Lean Cuisine recall: Glass shards found in ravioli
Lean Cuisine recall: Lean Cuisine has recalled certain packages of its mushroom ravioli after glass shards were found in some Lean Cuisine packages.
Michael Vick deal: He'll give up $1M to stay in PhillyMichael Vick's deal with the Eagles cuts his package by $1 million dollars, but the deal gives him a chance to reclaim his position as starting quarterback. Prior to the deal, many had speculated that the Philadelphia Eagles would drop Michael Vick from their roster.
Stocks drift lower to start weekStocks dropped on Wall Street Monday, and trading volume was light. With major stock indexes near record highs, many think that the stock market's six-week rally is ready for a pause.
Food stamp use rises in NovemberThe food stamps program increased by 141,067 recipients in November 2012, with the current total increasing 3.04 percent on a year-over-year basis.
Gas prices hit a historic high: What's driving them up?Gas prices hit a national average of $3.59 Monday – the highest ever for a Feb. 11. Several factors will continue to drive up costs, but not to last year's highs, analysts say.
Mountain Dew breakfast 'juice' drink comes with jolt of caffeineMountain Dew breakfast drink: Kickstart has a Dew flavor but is made with 5 percent juice, vitamins, and 20 milligrams more caffeine that Mountain Dew soda. But PepsiCo says the Mountain Dew breakfast drink will have less caffeine than Monster and Red Bull.
Secured credit cards: Get beyond these Top 5 myths Often derided as tools for consumers with horrible credit, secured credit cards can be a great credit-building tool. Here are five myths debunked to help you understand how to use secured credit cards to maximum advantage.
What you should know about the budget outlookGale offers three reactions to the Congressional Budget Office's latest Budget and Economic Outlook. While we do not face an imminent budget crisis, Gale writes, the data in the Outlook imply that we are not out of the woods.
State of the Union address: Why Obama should focus on the economyPresident Obama's State of the Union address should center on the joblessness, falling real wages, economic insecurity, and widening inequality that continue to dog the nation, Reich writes.
Living off savings: When is it possible?Can you live off your savings? Figuring it out starts with calculating how much it actually costs you to live for a year.
787 completes first test flight since groundingBoeing 787 Dreamliner makes 'uneventful' two-hour test flight to gather data on its lithium-ion batteries. A series of battery-related problems have grounded the 787 Dreamliners as officials investigate.
Tax preparation: 4 ways to get it for freeDepending on your age and income level, there are a wealth of cheaper alternatives to hiring a tax pro.
Driverless cars? Not so fast.Google thinks that driverless cars will be a reality in three to five years. But software bigs and bureaucratic hurdles ensure that it will take much longer than that for driverless cars to hit the marketplace.
Best and worst things to buy in FebruaryFebruary is the shortest month of the year, but it's long on discounts for products including winter coats, home goods, and HDTVs. Here are February's best and worst buys.
Can't wait? Seven online options for same-day deliverySame-day delivery is expanding for online retailers, meaning you'll soon be able to experience the instant gratification of in-store shopping from your couch. Here are seven options to try.
S&P hits five-year highThe S&P 500 index advances for sixth week in a row. Dow just shy of 14000 on mostly positive earnings reports and sharply narrow US trade deficit.
