Consumer morale stagnates, home prices steady
Americans worried about their incomes as they struggled to find work in September, holding consumer confidence near 2-1/2 year lows and pointing to weak spending in the months ahead.
Health insurance premiums climb faster in 2011
The cost of health insurance continues to climb for companies and workers, with annual family premiums this year growing at a pace triple that of 2010 and outpacing wage increases, according to a survey.
Angry Athenians march as tax vote looms
The Greek parliament is expected to approve a deeply unpopular property tax on Tuesday to lure international lending inspectors back to Athens and release vital aid, even as demonstrators stepped up protests against more austerity.
UEFA Champions League - Manchester United Vs FC Basel Live Coverage
Manchester United will face FC Basel at Old Trafford in their second Group C encounter in the UEFA Champions League.
Activists meet to defend Internet from state control
Internet activists accused governments of making it difficult for users of the Web, rights campaigners and private businesses to carry out their work through state attempts to seize control of the Web.
Real Madrid Vs Ajax Amsterdam Preview - UEFA Champions League
Two teams with an illustrious history in the competition will face-off at the Santiago Bernabeu as Real Madrid host Ajax Amsterdam in their UEFA Champions League group D encounter.
World Tourism Day 2011: Linking Cultures
Take the excuse of UN's World Tourism Day and explore a new culture today!
Efforts at Eurozone Solution Bolster Wall Street
Stocks extended their rally on Tuesday, sparked by Eurozone officials' efforts to solidify the region's rescue fund in an attempt to alleviate the debt crisis.
Merkel majority in doubt on euro rescue fund
German Chancellor Angela Merkel may fall short of a majority in her own coalition for a crucial reform of the euro zone rescue fund meant to stop a sovereign debt crisis spreading, in what would be a severe blow to her authority, a test vote showed.
Efforts at euro zone solution bolster Wall St
Stocks extended their rally on Tuesday, sparked by euro zone officials' efforts to solidify the region's rescue fund in an attempt to alleviate the debt crisis.
Canada a magnetic north for U.S. retailers
More U.S. retailers looking for fresh markets are turning to Canada, lured by their northern neighbor's resilient economy, strong currency and the familiarity with their brands.
Singer Jennifer Hudson Opens A Weight Loss Center in Southside Chicago
Singer and actress Jennifer Hudson teams up with Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel to open a new weight loss center in the city in effort to show a commitment to healthy living.
Huawei and Discovery team up to make waterproof phone
Huawei Technologies Co Ltd , the world's No.2 network equipment maker, and Discovery Communications Inc , whose cable networks include Discovery Channel, TLC, and Animal Planet, have inked an agreement to develop a co-branded mobile phone targeted at outdoor enthusiasts.
Government spending seen in line with budget plan
The Canadian government's spending from April through June was generally consistent with the 2011 budget, the office of the parliamentary budget officer said on Tuesday.
US health insurance premiums climb faster in 2011
The cost of health insurance continues to climb for U.S. companies and workers, with annual family premiums this year growing at a pace triple that of 2010 and outpacing wage increases, according to a survey.
Consumer morale, home prices steady at low level
Americans worried about their incomes as they struggled to find work in September, holding consumer confidence at depressed levels and pointing to weak spending in the months ahead.
Leisha Hailey: Southwest Boots ‘L Word’ Star ‘For Being Gay’
Leisha Hailey, star of Showtime's drama The L Word, was kicked off a Southwest Airlines flight Monday for kissing her girlfriend aboard the plane.
UAW-Ford talks, GM deal vote hit the home stretch
Talks between the United Auto Workers and Ford Motor Co for a new labor contract as well as ratification of the proposed agreement with General Motors Co were nearing a conclusion.
Goldman Sachs May Cut Additional Jobs, Costs: Report
Goldman Sachs Group Inc may cut $1.45 billion in expenses by year's end, $250 million more than it indicated in July, in a move that could lead to more job cuts, according to The New York Times.
Goldman may cut additional jobs and costs: report
Goldman Sachs Group Inc may cut $1.45 billion in expenses by year's end, $250 million more than it indicated in July, in a move that could lead to more job cuts, according to The New York Times.
UBS's new CEO commits to keeping U.S. brokerage
UBS AG's top two executives reassured the company's U.S. brokers and advisers on Monday that the embattled Swiss banking giant has no plans to sell UBS Wealth Management Americas.
Teens Turn to Other Vices As Result of Sleep Deprivation
Grumpy teens who are not getting the recommended amount of sleep tend to engage in more risky, unhealthy acts, say researchers from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Acer sees HP changes chance to grab customers: report
World No. 2 computer vendor Acer believes the recent top management change at rival Hewlett-Packard is a huge opportunity for the former to win over some customers, Acer Europe head Walter Deppeler told a German daily.
Home prices unchanged in July: Case Shiller
Home prices were unchanged on average in July in a sign that the weak housing market could be stabilizing, a survey showed on Tuesday.
Deloitte sued for $7.6 billion, accused of missing fraud
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Ltd , the world's largest accounting and consulting firm, was accused on Monday of failing to detect fraud during its audits of one of the biggest private mortgage firms to collapse during the U.S. housing crash.
Walgreen profit up on higher traffic, sales
Walgreen Co , the largest U.S. drugstore chain, posted a sharply higher quarterly profit on Tuesday, helped by rising sales of general merchandise and prescriptions.
Amazon Kindle Fire: Different Approach From Predecessors May Make New 7-Inch Android Tablet a Contender
With Amazon's announcement Monday that its new Kindle Fire tablet will be unveiled this Wednesday in New York, the online marketplace has been rife with speculation about the threat this most recent contender will pose to the indomitable iPad. In large part, the upcoming showdown between the Kindle Fire and the iPad this holiday season will be interesting because of how the focal points of the two companies differ.
Kate Middleton Spends 4 Hours at Salon For Friend’s Wedding Preparation (PHOTOS)
Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, attended her friend’s wedding during the weekend. And she prepared for that by spending 4 hours in her favorite hair salon on Friday afternoon.
Do Tablets Increase Productivity?
A recent Citigroup survey asked 1,800 consumers from the U.S., UK, and China what purposes their tablets served. Probably expected, most tablet wielders are browsing the web, checking email, or instant messaging.
Facebook Unveils the Timeline: A New Visual Way to Express Yourself
Most Facebook users now find themselves keeping track of their day to day lives through popular networking sites, whether it’s through status updates, photo albums, videos, or friend requests. The new scrapbook approach that Facebook will soon be introducing aims to do exactly that for us.