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States look to tax hybrids to recoup lost road funding
North Carolina is joining a growing number of states exploring new fees for hybrid and electric car owners to help make up for revenue those drivers aren't paying in gas taxes on their... Read more »
In business, Pakistan's government bleeds
With every flight, Pakistan's state-owned airline demonstrates the economic challenges facing the country's new government. Read more »
American auto industry about to go on hiring spree
The auto industry is about to go on a hiring spree as car makers and parts suppliers race to find engineers, technicians and factory workers to build the next generation of vehicles. Read more »
Downtown Farmers Market opens to excitement of vendors, customers Saturday
The Downtown Farmers Market opened Saturday, ushering in its 21st year with more than 250 vendors. Read more »
Crayola starts recycling program for markers
Crayola has announced a new program for recycling its plastic markers, a move that comes about a year after a group of schoolchildren petitioned the crayon maker to start such a program. Read more »
Obama, Xi in 2nd day of talks at informal summit
With a stroll under the California desert sun, President Barack Obama and Chinese leader Xi Jinping opened a second day of talks at a "get to know you" summit featuring a high-stakes agenda. Read more »
Obama: US, China sailing 'uncharted' cyberwaters
The United States and China are in "uncharted waters" as they tackle the contentious issue of cybersecurity, President Barack Obama said following the opening round of talks with Chinese President... Read more »
Nuclear plant closures show industry's struggles
The decision to close California's San Onofre nuclear plant is the latest setback for an industry that seemed poised for growth not long ago. Read more »
Obama asks Americans to 'make some choices' in broad phone, Internet spy programs
President Barack Obama is urging Americans to "make some choices" in balancing privacy and security as he defends once-secret surveillance programs that sweep up an estimated 3 billion phone calls... Read more »
IRS workers: Bosses in Washington directed targeting
Two Internal Revenue Service agents working in the agency's Cincinnati office say higher-ups in Washington directed the targeting of conservative political groups when they applied for tax-exempt... Read more »
San Onofre nuke plant to close
In a jolt to the nation's nuclear power industry, Southern California's San Onofre plant was shut down Friday for good after its owners surrendered in a costly and drawn-out fight over whether it... Read more »
But wait, there's more: A domestic spying Q&A
Wait, there's more? Yes, this was the week that America's intelligence secrets spilled out: Classified court orders. Top secret Power Point slides. Something called PRISM. Read more »
Consumer borrowing up in April
Americans borrowed more in April to attend college and buy cars and were a little less cautious with their credit cards than the previous month. Read more »
Wal-Mart to buy back more stock
Wal-Mart's biggest news at its annual meeting on Friday was that the world's largest retailer will repurchase up to $15 billion of its shares at a time when the behemoth faces increased scrutiny... Read more »
175K jobs added; unemployment rate up
More Americans hunted for jobs in May, and more companies filled them — signs of confidence and resilience for the slow-healing U.S. economy. Read more »
Nicaragua fast-tracks canal project
Nicaragua is trying to revive a centuries-old dream of building an inter-ocean canal, a project experts say could take 11 years to build, cost $40 billion and require digging about 130 miles of... Read more »
Stocks jump after U.S. jobs report
The 175,000 jobs added by U.S. employers last month was just what investors wanted. The number suggested that the economy is growing, but not so strongly that the Federal Reserve will pull back... Read more »
Public hearing on Tavaci development set for Wednesday
The Salt Lake County Planning Commission will consider Wednesday a proposal to rezone the controversial Tavaci development to a designation that allows higher-density housing and commercial... Read more »
Utah National Guard to present Bronze Minuteman Awards
The Utah National Guard will host its 52nd annual Bronze Minuteman Awards Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Little America Hotel. Read more »
Salt Lake City Redevelopment Agency seeks proposals for Marmalade Block
The Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City has released a request for qualifications for development of property located along the east side of 300 West between 500 and 600 North, an area commonly referred to as the Marmalade Block. Read more »
Governor Herbert appoints investment firm CEO to Utah Securities Commission
David Russon, founder, president and CEO of Salt Lake City-based Investment Management Consultants, was recently appointed to the Utah Securities Commission by Gov. Gary Herbert. Read more »
Life sciences firm debuts new facility on University of Utah campus
Blackrock Microsystems on Friday announced the opening of its new $12 million, 60,000-square-foot Utah headquarters on the University of Utah campus. Read more »
Some American charities giving large sums to corporate fundraisers and little to the needy, study says
Some charities in the United States have funneled more than a billion dollars over the past 10 years to corporate solicitors while giving just pennies on the dollar to the people the charities are... Read more »
International Business: Top 10 cultural adaptation tips from technology giants
Global technology companies including Microsoft, Apple, Google, Adobe, Oracle, Mozilla and IBM do a great job of culturally internationalizing their products. Here are 10 tips we can learn from... Read more »
Outgoing US ambassador to Canada calls Keystone 'important'
Outgoing U.S. ambassador to Canada David Jacobson said Monday the Obama administration knows how important the contentious Keystone XL pipeline is to Canada but he won't speculate about how much it would damage the relationship... Read more »
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Doug Robinson: Utah man's new running shoe could be golden
The running shoe is all wrong for the human foot, so Orem's Golden Harper came up with a solution — a radically different shoe called Altra that is expected to do $20 million in sales this... Read more »
As times get better can you keep a leash on your credit card?
Tips for avoiding a personal recession as the economy improves. Read more »
Efforts to stop excavation at Point of the Mountain at a standstill
Point of the Mountain is home to some of the best wind in the world, but efforts to preserve this recreational haven for paragliding and hang gliding have reached a stalemate with state and local... Read more »
In faith communities, fraudsters prey on trust
Many perpetrators of investment fraud take advantage of the bonds of trust among religious communities to grow their pool of victims. However, avoiding a scheme is relatively easy if an investor... Read more »
Millennials relying on prepaid cards and payday loans
In a survey of millennials, more than half said they used alternative lending services, including prepaid cards, check cashing, pawn shops and payday loans, according USA Today. Read more »
Want a better return on your college investment? Choose your major wisely
As unemployment and student debet continue to be a pressing issue, some analysts are proposing that Americans rethink college. A new study by Bankrate.com shows, among other things, that advanced... Read more »
Got weeds? Hire a goat
Some environmentally-friendly property owners and land managers prefer using sheep and goats to control weeds and mow lawns. Read more »
Animal rights group threatens Utah fur farms in new guide
The Animal Liberation Front, branded by the FBI as a terrorist organization, has released a new "guide to destroying the fur industry" that lists 60 Utah farms. Read more »
Utah high school students receive engineering scholarship
Sarah Fletcher from Mountain View High School, Orem, and Phillip Ng from Provo High School each received the merit-based scholarship of $10,000, awarded to high school seniors interested in... Read more »
US home construction rises 6.8 percent in May
U.S. builders stepped up home construction in May and applied for permits to build single-family homes at the fastest pace in five years. The gains show housing remains a key source of growth for... Read more »
Private school in Texas gives students $100,000 to invest in stocks
A private school in Texas has received a donation of $100,000 from parents of former and current students to help its business club gain real-life investing experience. Read more »
'Pregnant' teen boys featured in Chicago's ad campaign
Several unnatural images have been produced by the Chicago Department of Health as a part of their campaign against teen pregnancy. The purpose of the photos is to highlight that teen pregnancy is... Read more »
2 Utah businesses to expand, adding 740 new jobs
The Governor’s Office of Economic Development announced Thursday that MasterControl will expand its Salt Lake-based operations, creating nearly 200 new jobs. Utah-based HireVue will also expand its operations, adding 540 jobs. Read more »
Utah Technology Council touts STEM education for Utah’s economic future
The long-term future of the state’s economy will hinge on Utah’s ability to develop the next generation of skilled information technology professionals that will fill the growing number of high-tech jobs being produced,... Read more »
Groups hold public rally to 'Stop the Stench' in Pleasant Grove
Determined to "Stop the Stench," a collection of concerned groups joined forces Thursday to hold a rally at BMW Motors near I-15 and Pleasant Grove Blvd. They want the nearby Timpanogos Special... Read more »
Father figures: How dads' financial influence on their kids adds up
Dads have a great influence on their children's financial understanding — not just in what they say, but in how they model the use of money, experts say. Read more »
Google begins launching Internet-beaming balloons
Google is launching Internet-beaming antennas into the stratosphere aboard giant, jellyfish-shaped balloons with the lofty goal of getting the entire planet online. Read more »
Dog 'heroes' donate blood, save canine lives, solve supply issues
Dog "heroes" donate blood, save canine lives, solve veterinary supply issues Read more »
Wake-up call: Starbucks to post calorie counts
Starbucks has a new way to wake up its customers: showing the calories in its drinks. Read more »
Highly efficient 'passive homes' gain ground in US
After decades of near silence, a passive voice is being heard in American architecture. Read more »
Vehicle crashes into Sandy dry cleaning store
A building was damaged but no one was injured after a vehicle crashed into a dry cleaning business early Thursday. Read more »
Hewlett-Packard puts Todd Bradley in strategy role
Todd Bradley, the head of Hewlett-Packard Co.'s printing and personal computer business, has been appointed to a new position in charge of the company's strategy with a focus on China, the company... Read more »
Salt Lake City invites public to Sugarmont Plaza grand opening party
The Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City has invited the public to attend the grand opening celebration of Sugarmont Plaza on Friday, June 14, from 6-9 p.m. Read more »
Secret to Prism program: It's just one part of an even bigger data seizure
In the months and early years after 9/11, FBI agents began showing up at Microsoft Corp. more frequently than before, armed with court orders demanding information on customers. Read more »
Outgoing US ambassador to Canada calls Keystone 'important'
Outgoing U.S. ambassador to Canada David Jacobson said Monday the Obama administration knows how important the contentious Keystone XL pipeline is to Canada but he won't speculate about how much it... Read more »
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