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Should we let wunderkinds drop out of high school?
Thomas Sohmers, 17, of Hudson, Mass., has been working at a research lab at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology since he was 13, developing projects ranging from augmented reality eyewear to... Read more »
Apple's Cook to face Senate questions on taxes
A Senate panel says Apple Inc. is avoiding paying billions of dollars in U.S. taxes, but the world's most valuable company says it is complying with the laws and pays "an extraordinary amount" in... Read more »
Does France have right plan to revive its economy?
The man charged with reviving France's shrinking economy and attracting businesses to invest there is gaining a reputation for doing the opposite. Read more »
S.L. draws up airport plans
Mountain views, faster takeoffs and workout equipment are a few things Salt Lake City officials are considering as they draw up plans for a nearly $2 billion remake of the city's airport. Read more »
Hatch seeks immigration bill changes
Senate supporters of far-reaching immigration legislation accepted minor changes in public while negotiating over more sweeping alterations in private Monday as they drove toward expected Judiciary... Read more »
10 Yahoo! acquisitions that tumbled
With the announcement that Yahoo! has acquired Tumblr for $1.1 billion, many have expressed skepticism for Yahoo!'s ability to manage such a purchase. Based on the company's unfortunate acquisition... Read more »
Panel: Apple uses firms outside US to avoid taxes
Apple Inc. employs a group of affiliate companies located outside the United States to avoid paying billions of dollars in U.S. income taxes, a Senate investigation has found. Read more »
Taking back family dinner: A healthy, affordable and convenient escape from processed food
Homemade meals can provide greater control over ingredients — an important consideration given that one-third of U.S. children are obese or at risk of obesity. But the question inevitably... Read more »
AIG CEO tells college graduates facing economic uncertainty: 'Don’t cry about it. Deal with it.'
Robert Benmosche, CEO of AIG, advised college graduates to accept the hand they have been dealt in life and accept any job opportunity that comes their way, even as employment prospects for recent... Read more »
State announces plan to assess oil, gas at refuge
Alaska is proposing a plan aimed at determining the true oil and gas potential in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Read more »
Airport TRAX ridership remains strong weeks after official opening
The number of people using the Utah Transit Authority’s newest light-rail extension to Salt Lake City International Airport has held steady since it began taking passengers last month. Read more »
Writers offer personal finance advice to Obama
With the release of President Obama’s financial disclosures on May 15, the nation got a glimpse of the president’s money life. Read more »
Utah added 43,000 more jobs in April 2013 compared to April 2012
The Utah Department of Workforce Services reported Friday that Utah’s employment rate for April 2013 grew by an estimated 3.5 percent, adding 43,100 jobs to the economy compared to April 2012. Read more »
Buybacks are a big factor behind stock market boom
Sure, there are plenty of forces pushing stocks higher — record corporate earnings, small investors finally buying again, signs the U.S. economy may be strengthening, central banks flooding... Read more »
Congress gets mixed advice on regulating drones
The growing use of unmanned surveillance "eyes in the sky" aircraft raises a thicket of privacy concerns, but Congress is getting mixed advice on what, if anything, to do about it. Read more »
Former middle-class moms choose new identity label: 'Hard-working class'
Of women from households bringing in less than $50,000 per year, 77 percent no longer identify with the middle class, according to a recently released consumer study. Read more »
IRS probe ignored most influential groups on right and left, targeted 'the little guy'
There's an irony in the Internal Revenue Service's crackdown on conservative groups. Read more »
A year after IPO, Facebook aims to be ad colossus
Facebook, the brainchild of a young CEO who sauntered into Wall Street meetings in a hoodie, was going to be bigger than Amazon, bigger than McDonald's, bigger than Coca-Cola. Read more »
Pew survey questions Gen X, baby boomer savings; uncertain retirements await?
A research report by the Pew Charitable Trusts says younger baby boomers and Generation Xers face an uncertain retirement because of reduced savings, high levels of debt, and losses during the... Read more »
CBO: Obama budget cuts deficits $1.1T by 2023
President Barack Obama's budget would trim projected federal deficits by $1.1 trillion over the coming decade, using nearly $6 in higher revenues for every $1 in reduced spending to achieve it,... Read more »
Report: Yahoo nearing $1.1B acquisition of Tumblr
Yahoo may be on the verge of closing its biggest acquisition during the 10-month reign of CEO Marissa Mayer as she tries to attract more traffic and advertisers to the Internet company's website... Read more »
Falling yen to make Japan's goods more affordable
Attention, bargain-hunters around the world: Japanese goods — from cars to televisions — are going on sale. Read more »
Obama: 'Our focus cannot drift' from jobs, economy
Trying to reset the agenda amid scandal in Washington, President Barack Obama turned his attention Friday to the economy and said lawmakers should spend every day resolute on how to help it grow... Read more »
New NFL initiative aimed toward involving women
From pink baseball bats, cleats and wristbands on Mother's Day to pink caps, gloves and even penalty flags throughout October, professional sports organizations have recognized women for years by... Read more »
Gauge of US economy's future health up in April
A measure of the U.S. economy's future health rose solidly in April, buoyed by a sharp rise in applications to build homes and a better job market. Read more »
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S.L. draws up airport plans
Mountain views, faster takeoffs and workout equipment are a few things Salt Lake City officials are considering as they draw up plans for a nearly $2 billion remake of the city's airport. Read more »
Airport TRAX ridership remains strong weeks after official opening
The number of people using the Utah Transit Authority’s newest light-rail extension to Salt Lake City International Airport has held steady since it began taking passengers last month. Read more »
Taking back family dinner: A healthy, affordable and convenient escape from processed food
Homemade meals can provide greater control over ingredients — an important consideration given that one-third of U.S. children are obese or at risk of obesity. But the question inevitably... Read more »
AIG CEO tells college graduates facing economic uncertainty: 'Don’t cry about it. Deal with it.'
Robert Benmosche, CEO of AIG, advised college graduates to accept the hand they have been dealt in life and accept any job opportunity that comes their way, even as employment prospects for recent... Read more »
Did you just win $590M? Get a good team in place
So you have a lottery ticket worth $590.5 million. Now what? If you won Saturday's historic Powerball jackpot and you haven't already done so, sign the ticket. Now. Finished? Now call a lawyer. Read more »
Tesoro to buy Chevron pipeline near Willard Bay for reduced price
Tesoro has announced it is buying the Chevron pipeline for reduced price of $355 million — down from $400 million — a discount due to the March 18 leak of diesel fuel near Willard Bay. Read more »
Should we let wunderkinds drop out of high school?
Thomas Sohmers, 17, of Hudson, Mass., has been working at a research lab at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology since he was 13, developing projects ranging from augmented reality eyewear to... Read more »
Writers offer personal finance advice to Obama
With the release of President Obama’s financial disclosures on May 15, the nation got a glimpse of the president’s money life. Read more »
Former middle-class moms choose new identity label: 'Hard-working class'
Of women from households bringing in less than $50,000 per year, 77 percent no longer identify with the middle class, according to a recently released consumer study. Read more »
10 Yahoo! acquisitions that tumbled
With the announcement that Yahoo! has acquired Tumblr for $1.1 billion, many have expressed skepticism for Yahoo!'s ability to manage such a purchase. Based on the company's unfortunate acquisition... Read more »
Dick Harmon: Utah analytics company breaks down BYU's Ziggy Ansah and the NFL draft
A new company in Sandy called NUVI, is using social media to nail down specific details of topics and brands including BYU's Ziggy Ansah and it gives us a peek into the power of Twitter, Facebook... Read more »
Two new hotels announced for downtown Salt Lake City
The downtown landscape will soon be adding two new hotels, so what does that mean for the future of a convention center property? A joint venture will develop two hotels and a parking garage along... Read more »
Hatch seeks immigration bill changes
Senate supporters of far-reaching immigration legislation accepted minor changes in public while negotiating over more sweeping alterations in private Monday as they drove toward expected Judiciary... Read more »
New app helps consumers purchase products from companies that share their values
A new smartphone app called Buycott will help consumers determine whether the products they buy are owned by companies whose values align with their own. Read more »
West Davis Corridor project unveiled amid criticism
The Utah Department of Transportation has completed the environment study for the controversial West Davis Corridor project. On Thursday, the agency released the Environmental Impact Study for a... Read more »
BLM proposes to open lands near Vernal for tar sands development
Utah is home to 55 percent of the nation's tar sands deposits, concentrated in eight major areas. MCW Enterprises has been test drilling at a site 10 miles from Vernal and is now seeking federal... Read more »
Is the Wii U already becoming outdated?
Some next-gen graphics engines will not support Nintendo's struggling Wii U, according to developers at this year's GDC. Is the brand new console already being outpaced by its competitors? Read more »
10 easy ways to save money while commuting
In the spirit of National Bike to Work Day, here are 10 suggestions to save money on your commute. Read more »
Tumblr CEO's mom gushes over billion-dollar baby
As a teenager, Tumblr CEO David Karp would canvass the streets of New York City's Upper West Side, offering to build websites for local businesses. After his freshman year of high school, the... Read more »
Utah added 43,000 more jobs in April 2013 compared to April 2012
The Utah Department of Workforce Services reported Friday that Utah’s employment rate for April 2013 grew by an estimated 3.5 percent, adding 43,100 jobs to the economy compared to April 2012. Read more »
IRS probe ignored most influential groups on right and left, targeted 'the little guy'
There's an irony in the Internal Revenue Service's crackdown on conservative groups. Read more »
High crop prices entice farms to expand planting
Clark Kelly plans to spend a lot of time on the links this spring. The Illinois farmer is plowing the Hend-Co-Hills Golf Course near tiny Biggsville into a cornfield. Read more »
Utah Department of Commerce to sponsor 'Declutter Day'
"Declutter Day” is a free event where individuals may drop off documents for secure shredding, recycle old computers and electronics, and donate used clothing to charity in one stop. Read more »
Group touts housing tax reform
A national housing advocate claims that changing the way homeowners receive tax benefits from the federal government could help boost revenue in the long run and reduce the number of Americans who... Read more »
Apple's Cook to face Senate questions on taxes
A Senate panel says Apple Inc. is avoiding paying billions of dollars in U.S. taxes, but the world's most valuable company says it is complying with the laws and pays "an extraordinary amount" in... Read more »
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