Greece fights for its place, but Europe plays a hardball
But Europe is standing firm: Greece must honor the terms of the package, before it can talk about ways to ease the burden and boost growth. Related: Will China or…
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LG’s new smartwatch: more Patek Philippe, less Pebble
This could just be the beginning of a new wavemaybe smart pocket watches are next. – Most stock quote data provided by BATS. Market indices are shown in real time,…
CBS preparing ’60 Minutes’ tribute to Bob Simon
Kroft, at the end of Sunday’s broadcast, acknowledged Simon’s 19 years of contributions to “60 Minutes,” totaling more than 200 stories. – Most stock quote data provided by BATS. Market…
China tourists rename top U.K. landmarks
Related: Driverless cars debut on U.K. roads – Most stock quote data provided by BATS. Market indices are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which is delayed by…
Amazon isn’t happy with FAA’s proposed drone rules
Current FAA rules bar commercial drone flights, although about two dozen exemptions have been approved. CNN is among those pursuing news uses for drones though a partnership with the Georgia…
Low down payment mortgages make a comeback
Fannie and Freddie Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac guarantee more than half the country’s mortgages. At the end of 2014, the two government-backed companies announced plans to slash minimum down…
What we know about the bank hacking ring
What did they get? Hackers managed to steal the money in all sorts of creative ways, Doggett said. They managed to take $7.3 million by reprogramming a single bank’s ATMs….
China Product Recalled in Australia After Hepatitis Outbreak
SYDNEY — An Australian company has recalled its frozen berry products after a hepatitis A outbreak linked to poor hygiene and water supplies in a Chinese packaging plant. The Australian…
Japan’s Economy Expands, but Less Than Expected
TOKYO — Japan emerged from recession at the end of 2014, government data showed on Monday, though the economic growth — the country’s first since early last year — was…
Alibaba’s Jack Ma: 2014 was nothing special
It is true that Alibaba faces a tough path following its IPO, with greater scrutiny from investors and regulators. The company posted lower-than-expected sales in its most recent quarter. And…
Some viewers think Brian Williams deserves a shot at redemption
To that point, perceptions may be affected by new revelations about Williams’ exaggerations and by punchlines at the news anchor’s expense. Sunday’s “Saturday Night Live” anniversary celebration included a couple…
David Carr’s Last Word on Journalism, Aimed at Students
David Carr was known at The New York Times as a supreme talent scout, a mentor to young reporters and a blunt critic of those who didn’t measure up. He…
How to save the Internet’s info: print it out
One solution that has piqued his interest: take a snapshot of the entire computer, including the document, the settings, the program, the operating system itself and store it safely. All…
Obama’s Trade Agenda May Hinge on Attacking Currency Manipulation
WASHINGTON — A number of countries — China most prominent among them — have long acted to hold down the value of their currencies against the dollar, helping their industries…
The 10 Richest U.S. Presidents
This story was originally published on 24/7 Wall St. The ongoing debate over income inequality has picked up steam, especially as the economic recovery is widely considered to be benefiting…
10 Cities Where Crime Is Plummeting
The United States is becoming safer, with crime levels dropping nearly every year, recently. Between 1991 and 2013, the U.S. violent crime rate has fallen by nearly 52%. Since 2009,…
Hackers stole from 100 banks and rigged ATMs to spew cash
Related: Congress wants banks to admit they’ve been hacked – Most stock quote data provided by BATS. Market indices are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which is…
Japan’s recession is over, but Abenomics remains in jeapordy
Abe, who has staked his reputation on economic progress, won re-election in snap elections held in December. – Most stock quote data provided by BATS. Market indices are shown in…
Here’s what to really fear about the stock market
It’s even stranger abroad. The yield on 10-year bonds from Portugala country rumored to be on its way out of the eurozone not long agotumbled to a record low of…
Canadian Pacific Railway Engineers Go on Strike as Negotiations Break Down
OTTAWA — About 3,000 locomotive engineers and conductors at the Canadian Pacific Railway walked off the job early Sunday morning in a dispute over wages and benefits. Although the company…
Coming soon: A change in who gets overtime pay
Advocates for an increase, like EPI and the National Employment Law Project, would like to see the threshold raised to at least $51,168or $984 a week. That threshold would provide…
Billionaire Nutella founder Michele Ferrero dies
It now produces tons upon tons of Nutellaevery year, an amount that weighs as much as the Empire State Building. – Most stock quote data provided by BATS. Market indices…
‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ finds love with record box office weekend
The sexy film starring Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan also had a huge Valentine’s Day with it bringing in $36.7 million on Saturday alone. – Most stock quote data provided…
Owner Of Nutella Empire Dies
MILAN, Feb 14 (Reuters) – Michele Ferrero, Italy’s richest man and the owner of a global chocolate and confectionery empire, died on Saturday, two workers within the company said. He…
Freezy Freakies, a Colorful Blast From Winters Past
If you’ve heard of Freezy Freakies gloves, Hans and Karl Reichstetter know this about you: You were probably born in the 1970s or early 1980s and you probably spent your…
Huy Fong CEO Fears New Sriracha Rivals
Huy Fong Foods, maker of the popular Sriracha hot sauce, is feeling the heat. New rivals from condiment behemoths Heinz and Tabasco threaten to shake the so-called “red rooster” sauce…
Europe is a mess. Should American investors buy now?
Experts forecast European markets will outperform America this year. Many large European companies are still doing well, and Germany reported better-than-expected economic growth Friday, a fresh reminder that there’s still…
Obamacare open enrollment ends Sunday
Though open enrollment officially ends Sunday, consumer advocates are pushing the administration to extend the deadline so people hit with penalties for being uninsured in 2014 can enroll for this…
China’s Top Taxi-Hailing Apps Say They Will Merge
HONG KONG — If you can’t beat them, join them. That seems to be the thinking behind a Saturday announcement that China’s two largest taxi-hailing mobile applications, Didi Dache and…
Surprisingly, a Voluntary Climate Treaty Could Actually Work
Follow Us: Get the Upshot in your Inbox FEB. 13, 2015 Economic View – If history is a guide, whether this treaty’s goals are met will depend on the extent…