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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 driverless cars in California. 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 taxes on low- and middle-income households. Gleckman's not convinced.
Austerity protests in Greece turn violentAusterity protests as part of a general strike in Greece turned violent Wednesday as police clashed with protestors. The austerity protests have already 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—and 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.
Facebook IPO was not a failure: DillerFacebook tried to make as much money as possible in its IPO – 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 – 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 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 – 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.
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 that people keep their iPhones and iPads hidden whenever they're out in public.
