Business

Low Consumer Spending Hinders Japan's Economic Recovery

8:28am November 26, 2014

by Anthony Kuhn

The ultimate aim of Japan's effort to revive the economy is to give consumers the confidence to start buying again. Weak consumer confidence has hit big-ticket purchases hardest.

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A worker cleans up glass outside a Quiznos restaurant that was damaged during a demonstration Tuesday in Ferguson, Mo.

National

At Vandalized Ferguson Businesses, Anger And Tears

11:29pm November 25, 2014

by Shereen Marisol Meraji

In Ferguson, Mo., some residents spent Tuesday cleaning up looted and vandalized businesses near the police station — some for the second time since the August shooting sparked public outcry.

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Affordable housing condo buyer Marilyn Phillips says she had to jump many hoops before purchasing her unit in D.C.'s Anacostia neighborhood.

Bureaucratic Hoops Make D.C. Affordable Housing Units Hard To Sell

6:31pm November 25, 2014

by Rebecca Sheir

This problem exists nationwide, but in the nation's capital, there are more requirements and restrictions. For example, D.C. limits the maximum resale price and makes homeowners wait before they sell.

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The average American consumes the equivalent of 19.5 teaspoons a day in added sugars, but there are no federal guidelines recommending a limit.

Health & Safety

How Much Sugar Is Too Much? A New Tool Sheds Some Light

5:09pm November 25, 2014

by Lisa Aliferis

SugarScience, a website created by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, distills the findings of 8,000 scientific studies on the health effects of sugar. The takeaway? Eat less.

The Alabama gulf coast is heavily developed with condo and hotel properties. Now the state wants to use Gulf Coast restoration funds to build a new beach hotel and conference center.

Plan To Use Gulf Oil Spill Funds For Beach Hotel Sparks Lawsuit

5:04pm November 25, 2014

by Debbie Elliott

Environmentalists are suing to stop Alabama from using nearly $60 million in BP oil spill recovery funds to build a new hotel on the beach. The project is one of dozens underway across the region.

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'New York Times' Hires Former NPR Executive To Lead Digital Push

12:39pm November 25, 2014

by David Folkenflik

Kinsey Wilson was NPR's chief content officer when he was forced out last month by the network's new CEO, Jarl Mohn.

Turning 21? Here's How To Avoid A Big Hike In Health Premiums

11:55am November 25, 2014

by Michelle Andrews

Coming of age can also mean a whopping 58 percent jump in the cost of your insurance. Shop carefully to pick a plan that strikes the right balance between benefits and cost.

Half The Battle Over Net Neutrality Is Defining What It Means

10:15am November 25, 2014

by Joel Rose

President Obama's call for stronger net neutrality rules touched off a round of heated debate. Broadband companies and their allies say the plan is tantamount to "regulating the Internet" and would hurt innovation. But net neutrality advocates say otherwise.

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Leading retailers are tight-lipped about what they're doing to protect customers from credit card breaches.

As Hackers Hit Customers, Retailers Keep Quiet About Security

10:15am November 25, 2014

by Aarti Shahani

Leading companies are keeping tight-lipped about what they're doing to protect customers from similar attacks that have hit Target, Home Depot and other major retailers.

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Thanksgiving Travelers Will Need An Extra Helping Of Patience

8:02am November 25, 2014

by David Schaper

Get ready for bumper-to-bumper traffic, overcrowded airports, long lines and very little personal space on trains, planes and buses. This week is expected to be the busiest travel week of the year.

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