Business and Economy
Greek economic turmoil presents tough questions, bad consequences
As Greece tries to get its political and financial house in order, the return of the drachma seems ever more possible. But that might not be the salve some Greek leaders want it to be. The consequences for Greece could quickly spiral beyond their control.
VIDEO: Economists fearful of consequences as Greeks move to have another set of elections
In Greece, the government is moving to another round of elections after the latest round produced no viable government. Meanwhile, economists are worried that the instability between now and then could cause economic havoc, not the least of which is Greeks who are pulling their savings out of Greek banks in fears that a default could cost them their life savings....
Thousands of Portugese fleeing sinking economy, with many headed for Brazil
Portugal's former colony, Brazil has a booming, growing economy. By comparison, Portugal's economy is moribund. As the highly educated younger generations struggle to find work, many are leaving and heading to Brazil. In Brazil, the need to prepare for upcoming international events and the growing economy provide many opportunities....
New book casts America's economic future in strikingly positive light
Daniel Gross' new book "Better, Stronger, Faster: The Myth of American Decline and the Rise of a New Economy," has a more optimistic take on the U.S. economy and its current state....
Wave of reporting on Dutch political, economic struggles misses the nuance
When the government of The Netherlands fells over a disagreement on austerity and government spending, reporters rushed to Holland to find signs of further trouble. But in all that reporting, the examples held up as signs the sky was falling may have overlooked the reality on the ground....
Small town in New York reveling in new, community-owned department store
Saranac Lake lost its only department store in 2002. When that happened, locals had to travel 50 miles to buy socks or sheets. So they banded together, made a plan and late last year they opened a community-owned department store. They're happy to say that they're selling more than they projected they would at this point in time....
Mayor David Bing calls for cutbacks, assistance to keep Detroit afloat
Detroit has been hit hard by the recession. Once known as the "Paris of the Midwest, Detroit is now the poorest major city in the United States. City officials are in the midst of numerous efforts to stave off bankruptcy, but they're struggling to keep residents happy. ...
Author describes unspoken war on American youth -- by American elders
What is the great divide splitting America? Republican and Democrat? Male and female? Black and white? Esquire columnist Stephen Marche thinks there is a profound, and ever widening gap between young and old Americans. ...
Delta Airlines drawing attention with purchase of Pennsylvania oil refinery
An oil refinery in Pennsylvania that was set to be closed has a new lease on life after Delta Airlines bought it to try and bring some stability and cost savings to its jet fuel purchases. Jet fuel accounts for more than one-third of the airline's costs....
New Jersey warehouse unveils massive rooftop solar project
The Gloucester Marine Terminal, a gigantic produce warehouse in New Jersey, has completed construction on the largest rooftop solar installation in America. The installation has drawn attention to the potential for more corporate rooftop solar projects....- With economy plummeting, food scavenging on the rise in Spain
- Small Greek community turns to local currency as economy struggles
- Obama's poll numbers suffer as Republicans, Democrats shift blame for high gas prices
- Greeks turn abroad as economy at home shrinks and sputters
- Historic Milwaukee bank caters to newly arrived immigrants
- Minister suggests honoring Martin Luther King Jr. by addressing structural poverty
- Bank of America agrees to pay $335M over discriminatory lending at Countrywide
- Columbia economist says to save our country, economy, we need to hike taxes
- In Spain, hair salons and nail salons finding success in a struggling economy
- 26 of 27 European Union countries indicate interest in tighter economic ties
- Inventor works to save lives in the developing world
- Big Macs provide good glimpse of global economy
- Africa builds Great Green Wall to fight desertification
- Journalism soldiers on in Pakistan despite obvious dangers
- Nightlife returns to Ciudad Juarez as drug violence is more contained
- In Iowa, China's vice president will reconnect with friends made 30 years ago
- Building collapse in Pakistan a reminder of an uncomfortably common occurrence
- Peru's cash crop, asparagus is bleeding key region dry
- Nicaragua distillery trying to bring its rum to the world
- VIDEO: Residents of Nome get set to offload emergency tanker shipment
- Susan G. Komen foundation reverses decision to defund Planned Parenthood
- California-based Cold War museum tries to preserve reminders of bygone era
- Peace Corps looking for more volunteers among AARP age group
- America's food pantries find rising need leading to empty shelves as Thanksgiving arrives
- The Tavis Smiley Show's "Poverty in America" – Children and Education
- The Tavis Smiley Show's "Poverty in America" – Seniors
- What PETA hopes its .XXX porn site will do for animal rights
- Refugees in Fargo face cultural and climate challenges
- Bird watching for the blind
- American civic clubs grow overseas
- Columbia University janitor graduates with degree in Classics
- 'Cash Mobs' profit locally owned stores
- Don't need your car today? How about renting it out?
- How organic food saved a hard-luck, Vermont town
- Skyscraper greenhouses could be farms of future
- Radio flourishing in post-Gadhafi Libya
- Copenhagen power plant turned into ski resort
- Lab in rural India solves community's unique problems
- Making mobile phones conflict-free
- 'Green' grocery store lets you package your own food
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Sean (19 May, 2012 06:48:14)With respects, I wonder, did the President or anyone from his campaign have no comments to offer, about the matter? This article seems as though ...
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Brad (18 May, 2012 12:56:00)What this bio-ethicist totally misses is that people can sit with anyone they trust now and do the test, rather than go to some complete ...
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Dave Francis (17 May, 2012 03:27:46)THE LIES KEEP COMING? SPEAK-UP! The mandated E-Verify law is being exposed to the public eye once again, with increased resistance from GOP House speaker, John ...
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