Monsoons Help U.S. Drought
The extreme drought in parts of the United States is being helped by what the U.S. Drought Monitor calls "monsoons."
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Douglas A. McIntyre
MIT App Would Help Cars Avoid Traffic Jams
MIT researchers claim they have built a system that could help cars avoid traffic jams.
In Another Sign of PC Trouble, Toshiba Cuts 900 Jobs
The PC industry has been under pressure for some time as the use of tablets and smartphones has completely replaced personal computers in many cases.
GM Europe Sales Drop Sharply in August
The General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) sales train wreck in Europe continued in August, where it has been passed by rival Ford.
World Billionaire Count Reaches Record 2,325
The world has 2,325 billionaires, with a combined net worth of $7.3 trillion, according to Wealth X and UBS.
Will Sony Fire CEO as Company Posts Another Loss?
Call it another year of financial loss. The year has not ended, but Sony says the red ink for its current fiscal period is imminent.
Microsoft Adds Two Board Members, Increases Dividend
Microsoft lost two board members and added two. The huge software company also increased its dividend.
Macy’s Tries to Compete With Amazon
Macy's is the latest brick-and-mortar retailer to take a swing at Amazon.com. Its attempt at competition is through same-day delivery service.
MIT Is Top University in the World
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has been rated as the top university in the world by the QS University World University Ranking 2014/2015.
Why China’s Insatiable Appetite for Coal Has Likely Peaked
A recent report from Greenpeace found that China's coal consumption declined in the first half of this year .
Perception of NFL Brand Collapses
The Ray Rice scandal has taken its toll on how people view the NFL brand, which has usually been widely regarded by Americans.
Chevy Pushes 24-Hour Online Buying Service
Chevy thinks it can sell more cars and light trucks if consumers can buy them 24 hours a day.
State With the Highest Deaths on the Job
Work-related deaths dropped slightly from 2012 to 2103, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Maybe worker safety programs are yielding better results.
Can Apple Sell 92 Million iPhones?
Gene Munster of Piper Jaffray predicts Apple will sell 92 million new iPhones in 2014. The early sales rates support his prediction.
Chevy Vehicles Get 4G Wi-Fi: Is It Dangerous?
Chevrolet claims that it has made 4G Wi-Fi available across several of its model lines. Will it make the driving experience more dangerous?
Journalists Are Largest Drinkers of Coffee
Marketers of coffee may want to take note that their best customers are journalists. Long hours and rigorous deadlines may be the reason.
Alibaba May Raise Price of IPO
The New York Times reports that Alibaba may raise the price of its initial public offering. The demand for shares has been terrific.
What Will Happen to RadioShack’s 5,000 Stores If It Goes Bankrupt?
If RadioShack declares Chapter 11 and moves into a partial or total liquidation, what will happen to its 5,000 stores?
Can Tesla Deliver 35,000 Cars This Year?
Lost in the news about Tesla Motors building a gigafactory in Nevada is the question of whether the electric car company can meet its most important goal of 2014.
Florida’s Huge Foreclose Rate Grows as National Rate Jumps 7%
The foreclosure rate nationwide moved higher by 7% in August, but several states, led by Florida, had the worst of it.