New Mexico's sunshine may be damaging your car's headlights, giving them a haze that can reduce visibility and contribute to potentially deadly accidents.
New Mexican's who filed their tax returns using the popular computer program TurboTax may have to wait longer than expected to get their rebate checks.
The owner of the Las Vegas Times has been arrested for vandalizing a car belonging to the managing editor of a competing paper, the Las Vegas Optic, according to a report in the Optic.
Peace Corps Blues
At college commencement time, some graduates explore Peace Corps opportunities. But Robert Strauss, former country director of the Peace Corps in Cameroon, says that the Peace Corps has lost its edge for assisting developing countries and the U.S. Read More >>
Sat, 17 May 2008 11:34:00 -0400
Borrowers Turn to Alternative Loan Sources
For many Americans, getting a loan today is not an easy task. The downturn in credit markets has sent borrowers and lenders looking for alternative ways to meet their credit needs. Read More >>
Sat, 17 May 2008 11:02:00 -0400
Sitting in the Mile-High John
Scott Simon reviews the plight of a man who is suing JetBlue because he claims the airline made him sit on the toilet for a portion of his flight across the country. Read More >>
Sat, 17 May 2008 08:00:00 -0400
Robert Mondavi, Wine Trailblazer, Dies at 94
Robert Mondavi, the man who put California wines along side the European greats, has died at the age of 94. Mondavi bought his first winery in 1966, and championed the use of cold fermentation, stainless steel tanks, and French oak barrels. Read More >>
Fri, 16 May 2008 18:25:00 -0400
Is the Economy Looking Better?
A few weeks ago, most economists were convinced that the United States was in a recession, or at least headed for one. But now some say they're not so sure. Some key economic indicators suggest that growth hasn't slowed as much as the doomsayers predicted. Are these numbers just a blip? Or has the impact of the sub-prime mortgage crisis on the economy been exaggerated? Read More >>
Fri, 16 May 2008 16:00:00 -0400
'Marketplace' Report: Serving Economic Blues
Cash-strapped drinkers are starting to switch to lower-priced beers. Since January, Miller Brewing Company has seen a shift from higher-priced, premium beers to less expensive brands such as Miller High Life and Milwaukee's Best. Hear Nancy Marshall-Genzer of Marketplace. Read More >>
Fri, 16 May 2008 14:06:00 -0400
Big Money Backs Renters' Campaign
AngryRenters.com is an amateur-looking Web site that claims to speak for renters fed up with mortgage bailout programs. But it's actually the brainchild of millionaire Steve Forbes and Republican conservative Dick Armey. Read More >>
Fri, 16 May 2008 13:50:00 -0400
Updating the Patriots' Spygate Scandal
A former Pats' employee told the NFL commissioner and a senator a lot more than had previously been reported. FoxSports.com columnist Peter Schrager explains why, after those meetings, one said the case is closed, but the other called for an investigation. Read More >>
Fri, 16 May 2008 08:31:00 -0400
Drop in Property Values Drains Local Tax Coffers
The nation's foreclosure crisis is causing property values to drop across the nation, and California is one state that is taking it hard. It is bad not only for homeowners, but also for local governments — like Stockton, Calif. — that depend on property taxes. Read More >>
Fri, 16 May 2008 11:20:00 -0400
GE Considers Selling Appliance Division
The iconic GE logo may not be on fridges and stoves for much longer. General Electric is thinking of selling off its 100-year-old appliance division. Read More >>
Fri, 16 May 2008 09:34:00 -0400
NPR - Your Money
Borrowers Turn to Alternative Loan Sources
For many Americans, getting a loan today is not an easy task. The downturn in credit markets has sent borrowers and lenders looking for alternative ways to meet their credit needs. Read More >>
Sat, 17 May 2008 11:02:00 -0400
'Marketplace' Report: Serving Economic Blues
Cash-strapped drinkers are starting to switch to lower-priced beers. Since January, Miller Brewing Company has seen a shift from higher-priced, premium beers to less expensive brands such as Miller High Life and Milwaukee's Best. Hear Nancy Marshall-Genzer of Marketplace. Read More >>
Fri, 16 May 2008 14:06:00 -0400
Big Money Backs Renters' Campaign
AngryRenters.com is an amateur-looking Web site that claims to speak for renters fed up with mortgage bailout programs. But it's actually the brainchild of millionaire Steve Forbes and Republican conservative Dick Armey. Read More >>
Fri, 16 May 2008 13:50:00 -0400
Scott McCartney on Air Travelers' Turbulent Times
Air travel keeps getting more confusing, frustrating and expensive, says columnist Scott McCartney. McCartney, who's covered the industry for 12 years at The Wall Street Journal, writes the paper's "Middle Seat" column. Read More >>
Thu, 15 May 2008 14:26:00 -0400
Higher Prices Mean Slimmer Profits for Gas Stations
Everyone is paying more for gas, but not everyone in the gasoline business is making money off of soaring prices. Because of credit card fees, which are based on a percentage of each sale, higher gas prices translate into lower profits for gas station owners. Read More >>
Thu, 15 May 2008 00:14:00 -0400
Money Coach Offers Tips on Investing
Money Coach Alvin Hall breaks down the best way to make good investments in a regular series Investment 101. In this first edition, Hall explains why cash isn't the only thing worth investing. Read More >>
Tue, 13 May 2008 12:00:00 -0400
New Money Rules That May Affect You
Economist and Bennett College president Julianne Malveaux joins Farai Chideya to discuss new federal regulations on credit card companies and the housing "rescue" bill that President Bush promises to veto. Read More >>
Mon, 12 May 2008 12:01:00 -0400
Economist Puts Economic Downturn in Perspective
Many Americans are uneasy about the country's current economic instability. Economist Adam Posen talks about the possible length and severity of the current economic downturn, which some are already calling a recession. Read More >>
Sat, 10 May 2008 10:07:00 -0400
Global Pool of Money Got Too Hungry
NPR's Adam Davidson and This American Life's Alex Blumberg jointly report on how rising defaults on subprime mortgages in the U.S. became a global financial crisis. This American Life host Ira Glass talks with Michele Norris about this first ever collaboration. Read More >>
Fri, 09 May 2008 19:54:00 -0400
Public Transit Ridership in Miami Grows
For most people in Miami, public transportation means the bus. Expanding public transit is a hot political issue, with communities north and west of the city clamoring for the rail system to be extended. Ridership is up, but at the same time, the county is grappling with rising costs and a big budget shortfall. Read More >>
Thu, 08 May 2008 20:27:00 -0400
Peace Corps Blues
At college commencement time, some graduates explore Peace Corps opportunities. But Robert Strauss, former country director of the Peace Corps in Cameroon, says that the Peace Corps has lost its edge for assisting developing countries and the U.S. Read More >>
Sat, 17 May 2008 11:34:00 -0400
Borrowers Turn to Alternative Loan Sources
For many Americans, getting a loan today is not an easy task. The downturn in credit markets has sent borrowers and lenders looking for alternative ways to meet their credit needs. Read More >>
Sat, 17 May 2008 11:02:00 -0400
Is the Economy Looking Better?
A few weeks ago, most economists were convinced that the United States was in a recession, or at least headed for one. But now some say they're not so sure. Some key economic indicators suggest that growth hasn't slowed as much as the doomsayers predicted. Are these numbers just a blip? Or has the impact of the sub-prime mortgage crisis on the economy been exaggerated? Read More >>
Fri, 16 May 2008 16:00:00 -0400
'Marketplace' Report: Serving Economic Blues
Cash-strapped drinkers are starting to switch to lower-priced beers. Since January, Miller Brewing Company has seen a shift from higher-priced, premium beers to less expensive brands such as Miller High Life and Milwaukee's Best. Hear Nancy Marshall-Genzer of Marketplace. Read More >>
Fri, 16 May 2008 14:06:00 -0400
Drop in Property Values Drains Local Tax Coffers
The nation's foreclosure crisis is causing property values to drop across the nation, and California is one state that is taking it hard. It is bad not only for homeowners, but also for local governments — like Stockton, Calif. — that depend on property taxes. Read More >>
Fri, 16 May 2008 11:20:00 -0400
Heinz on Quest for Sweeter Tomatoes
Heinz's breeders are trying to produce hybrid seeds with more natural sugars to cut down on the use of corn syrup in its ketchup. The price of corn has soared, caused in part by the ethanol boom. Read More >>
Thu, 15 May 2008 00:21:00 -0400
Nobel Laureate Sees Promise in Loans
More than three decades ago, economics Professor Muhammad Yunus started The Grameen Bank in Bangladesh. Now he's bringing its principles of micro-lending to the U.S., with a new branch in Queens, N.Y. The Nobel Peace Prize winner explains the concept and why he thinks it can take hold in America. Read More >>
Thu, 15 May 2008 12:00:00 -0400
Higher Prices Mean Slimmer Profits for Gas Stations
Everyone is paying more for gas, but not everyone in the gasoline business is making money off of soaring prices. Because of credit card fees, which are based on a percentage of each sale, higher gas prices translate into lower profits for gas station owners. Read More >>
Thu, 15 May 2008 00:14:00 -0400
'Marketplace' Report: Farm Bill
The U.S. House takes up the farm bill Wednesday. Two-thirds of the massive bill would pay for the nation's nutrition programs, including food stamps. Most of the rest of the legislation would provide subsidies for farmers and conservation programs that protect the land. Read More >>
Wed, 14 May 2008 13:00:00 -0400
Delphi Chief: Skills Key to U.S. Factory Turnaround
The economy shed 326,000 factory jobs in the past 12 months. Steve Miller, executive chairman of giant auto parts maker Delphi Corp., says improving worker skills is key to turning around the embattled U.S. manufacturing sector. Read More >>
Wed, 14 May 2008 00:01:00 -0400
BBC
British Airways profits soar 45%
British Airways reports a sharp jump in annual profits to £883m but its boss says he will not accept a bonus. Read More >>
Fri, 16 May 2008 16:17:44 GMT
Home construction picks up in US
Construction of new US homes increased in April, raising hopes that the housing market may be recovering. Read More >>
Fri, 16 May 2008 13:49:43 GMT
Oil edges towards $128 a barrel
Oil prices hit a record approaching $128 a barrel for the first time on fresh worries about global supplies. Read More >>
Fri, 16 May 2008 22:29:38 GMT
US consumer confidence falls
US consumer sentiment is now at its lowest level in almost 28 years, says a closely-watched survey. Read More >>
Fri, 16 May 2008 15:30:39 GMT
GTA lifts US video game sales
US sales of video game consoles and software were up 47% in April from a year ago, a research firm says. Read More >>
Fri, 16 May 2008 10:16:46 GMT
CPI target to 'crucify' consumers
Consumers will be "crucified" unless ministers change the target for fighting inflation, a leading economist warns. Read More >>
Fri, 16 May 2008 11:52:45 GMT
WTO scrutinises US trade policy
The US should lower trade barriers and grow exports to boost its economy, the World Trade Organization says. Read More >>
Fri, 16 May 2008 11:42:13 GMT
The latest gas poll is out and it reveals a public not too optimistic about gas prices falling anytime soon.
The village of Los Lunas is teaming up with the Rail Runner commuter train to attract new businesses and housing.
New Mexico's sunshine may be damaging your car's headlights, giving them a haze that can reduce visibility and contribute to potentially deadly accidents.
New Mexican's who filed their tax returns using the popular computer program TurboTax may have to wait longer than expected to get their rebate checks.
A Crimestoppers tip on a possible chop shop on Albuquerque's West Side has led police to what they believe is a diesel theft operation.
Gov. Bill Richardson says he will form a task forced aimed at reducing poverty in New Mexico.
