More than 3,300 crash claims filed against GM as window closes
Related: Driver of recalled GM car cleared in boyfriend’s death Some alleged victims of the ignition switch flaw have taken GM and parts supplier Delphi Automotive to court. But their…
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2.1 million cars recalled for crash sensors
The vehicles involved are Acura MDX, Dodge Viper, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Honda Odyssey, Pontiac Vibe, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Matrix and Toyota Avalon. – Chicago Mercantile Association: Certain market data is…
In football they trust: Polynesians’ pipeline to the American dream
But that journey to the top isn’t all glitz and glamor. Recruited and groomed for the NFL Al Lolotai. Manu Tuiasospo. Haloti Ngata. Troy Polamalu. Their names have filled college…
What Super Bowl? The Ad Bowl has already begun
The game will feature 15 first-time Super Bowl advertisers. “If you would have told me 10 years ago that Chevy wouldn’t be in the Super Bowl, but that Wix.com or…
Oops! News sites backtrack on reports Romney is running
Shachtman owned up to the mistake. “Our sources were wrong. Romney’s not running,” he said on Twitter. – Chicago Mercantile Association: Certain market data is the property of Chicago Mercantile…
Anheuser-Busch is a ‘Super’ stock
Doritos will once again be running an ad created by consumersnot Madison Avenue ad agenciesthat was voted as the best of a bunch of entries by fans in an online…
Here’s how your desk should be organized
It’s also best to group like items together. “All your office supplies should be kept together, not split up in multiple drawers,” said Andrew Mellen, a professional organizer. More Tips:…
NFL gets billions in subsidies from U.S. taxpayers
Taxpayers paid for most of the University of Phoenix Stadium, which opened in 2006 and is home to this Sunday’s Super Bowlto the tune of about $300 million. Teams even…
Europe hints at Greek bailout extension
Greece’s creditors point to signs of recoverythe country is growing again after six years of recession, and the public finances have been stabilized. But in a sign of the difficult…
ESPN selling Cricket World Cup on the web
The cable providers will set their own prices for the cricket package. The most noteworthy part of ESPN’s plan is the “digital subscription service,” as the network dubbed it Friday….
Chevron slashes spending as oil prices crash
Related: Oil giant Shell cuts spending by $15 billion Still, the results were better than expected as strength in Chevron’s refining business helped offset lower oil prices. Investors weren’t sure…
Jay-Z buys music streaming Aspiro for $56 million
Last year, Neil Young raised more than $6 million for his startup Pono, which makes a portable music player that emits vinyl-record quality sound. Then there’s Dr. Dre and Jimmy…
US economy misses its mark at end of 2014
Economists predict the U.S. economy will grow faster in 2015, but the new year has already brought its challenges. Some are starting to warn that the hiccups could turn into…
It’s a Brady Bunch Super Bowl
Their extensive Hollywood resumes no doubt prepared them for the ultimate role in show business: The Brady Bunch … the Brady Bunch. That’s the way they became the Brady Bunch….
Jack Ma loses $1.4 billion in a day
Related: Close Sesame! Alibaba plunges as sales miss – Chicago Mercantile Association: Certain market data is the property of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. and its licensors. All rights reserved.
Shake Shack workers get in on IPO riches
Shake Shack didn’t respond to CNNMoney’s requests for comment. It’s that kind of sentiment that workers at fast-food restaurants like McDonald’s (MCD) and Burger King would love to hear. –…
Russia slashes interest rates to avert slump
The ruble fell on news of the rate cut to trade at nearly 71 to the dollar. That’s down about 3% but still some way off the record low of…
Radio host Michael Medved says he has throat cancer
Medved said he’d like to return to his show shortly after his “last scheduled radiation treatment” on February 26. “The exact time of my return will be determined by my…
Taxing the rich: The record under Obama
Related: How Obama would close the ‘trust fund loophole’ That’s largely due to the following tax hikes that were part of the Affordable Care Act and the bipartisan fiscal cliff…
Super Bowl tickets are most expensive ever
In the past few years, many buyers have held out until the last minute and, in fact, got a good deal as prices fell in the days leading to the…
Seahawks’ Paul Allen is the NFL’s richest team owner
Related: Seahawks vs. Patriots – How do the fans measure up? – Chicago Mercantile Association: Certain market data is the property of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. and its licensors. All…
January was a terrible month for stocks
The one exception was 2008, but that was the year of the financial crisis. “In an effort to note something positive we can say that while the index is down…
Will the Super Bowl get record ratings?
Prediction: 115.5 million “One of the few givens of a Super Bowl broadcast is that the game will set a new broadcast record. This year’s game features the two best…
Fake charities prey on your goodwill to make bank
Related: IRS warns of phishing tax scams, fake emails – Chicago Mercantile Association: Certain market data is the property of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. and its licensors. All rights reserved.
Uber sued in U.S. over alleged India rape
The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages on behalf of the plaintiff, and the addition of safety measures including tamper-proof cameras and GPS tracking systems in Uber cars. The victim, who remains…
U.S. cracks down on shady ‘0%’ loan companies
“This type of loan is risky for consumers because if they fail to pay, they could lose their caran asset many of them can’t live without,” said Jessica Rich, director…
Fox’s ‘Empire’ defies TV trends, ratings rise again
The ratings growth in its second and third week was a feat that had not be seen on TV in over two decades, so to have the musical series’ numbers…
Nissan back in Super Bowl after 18 years
Related: Super Bowl 2015: Budweiser, a Clydesdales and a puppy Nissan has created a social media campaign about fatherhood leading up to the commercial’s airing. At a Web address created…
Hershey just bought a beef jerky company. Chocolate jerky?
Hershey’s shares dropped over 7% Thursday. The company’s fourth quarter sales of $2.01 billion missed analysts’ expectations of $2.06 billion, and earnings came in below forecasts as well. – Chicago…
Jobless claims lowest since 2000, but…
Jobless claims often jump around a lot from week to week, and last week included the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, which may have made people less inclined to file…