Paris Air Quality Index Is Terrible Right Now: Here’s The AQI Reading Compared To Other Cities
The City of Light is enjoying an early spring, but the weather is pushing air pollution to the ground.
Fast Food Workers Lawsuits Claim Relationship Between Franchiser And Corporate Parent Is Closer Than It Seems
Seven suits in three states announced Thursday claim world’s largest fast-food chain doesn’t get to skirt alleged violations of its franchisers.
Will Some Fast-Food Managers And Other ‘Administrators’ See A Return To Overtime Pay Eligibility?
The president is pushing to expand the number of workers who would qualify for overtime pay. The usual sides converge.
GM Recall 2014: Pictures Of The Tiny Ignition Switch Part That Could Cost General Motors Dearly [PHOTOS]
It took a Georgia nurse’s death, a Mississippi mechanic’s precision, and a team of Florida forensic engineers to produce these images.
When Should Disabled People Be Paid Less Than Minimum Wage? Curtis Decker Says Never
A 76-year-old labor law says disabled people can be paid less than non-disabled people in some circumstances.
General Motors Ignition Switch Debacle: Could Families Sue The 'New' GM For What The 'Old' GM Did?
General Motors Co. is only 4 years old. So who's responsible for the ignition issues dating back to 2004?
Volvo Car Corporation Social Media Flub Regarding Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 Underscores Why Companies Need To Control Their Online Messaging
The Sweden-based, Chinese-owned automaker just learned a valuable lesson on outsourcing social media marketing.
When Is A Drone A Model Aircraft? Clash Between Two Government Agencies Hinges On Answer To That Question
Drones will not be used to deliver pizza, but current regulations are lacking as to how they can be used.
Edward Snowden SXSW Interactive 2014 Live Stream: Where To Watch Online And Start Time
The man the U.S. government would really like to get its hands on will answer questions from the public on Monday.
2015 White House Defense Budget: Special Fund Used To Offset Defense Cuts Has Grown From $0 To $26B In 2 Years
The OGS fund reintroduced defense spending that would otherwise be cut, and its growth has exploded since 2013.
Ford Delivers Over 73,000 Cars In China In February 2014 As It Plays Catch-Up In World’s Largest Auto Market
Ford is working hard to become a significant presence in China, where it surpassed Honda and Toyota in sales volume last year.
Minimum Wage In Washington: After 16 Years, State With Highest Minimum Wage Maintains Lower Unemployment Than National, Regional Averages.
Since 1999, Washington has had the most generous U.S. state minimum wage. Here’s what happened to its jobless figures.
US New Auto Sales February 2014: Nissan, Chrysler Leap Into Double Digits; GM Fell Slightly; Ford Down 6.1%; Honda Down 7%; Volkswagen Bottoms Out
Sales for the month just ended missed analysts' forecasts thanks to what has been in the weather forecast.
Here Are The February 2014 'Big 8' US Auto Sales Numbers: GM, Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Kia/Hyundai, Volkswagen
General Motors saw sales retreat this winter; a bright spot: Inventories declined from three-digit territory.
What Motivates Someone To Buy A Plug-In Electric Car? Poll Shows Differences Among Nissan Leaf, Toyota Prius, Chevy Volt Owners
A new poll shows a correlation between the model of plug-in electric car and the motivation for choosing it.
February US New Auto Sales Forecast: Incentive Spending Highest In 4 Years; Nissan Growing Sales Most While Ford Leads In Market Share Retreat; 1.2 Million Units Sold, Say Forecasters
Freezing weather is likely made for tepid U.S. new-auto sales traffic. Incentives continue to climb. Look for deals as we head toward spring.
As Saddle Ridge Hoard Gold Coins Are Set To Hit The Market, A Rare Coin Expert Talks About How Numismatics Has Evolved To Boost Investor Confidence
A New York-based numismatist talks to IBTimes about how the marketplace for old coins works.
Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Talks Hit Doldrums: Will Obama Visit To Japan In April make A Difference?
Japan doesn’t want to lift trade barriers. U.S. liberals want Obama to stick to his past pledges on fast-track authority.
Europe’s Growth Forecast Upgraded, But Ratio Of Debt to GDP Will Continue To Worsen In France, Spain And UK While Germany Continues To Improve
The European Commission has raised its EU and eurozone GDP forecasts, but austerity measures are nowhere near over.
You Won’t Believe Where Electric Car Demand Is Growing Fastest In US (Hint: It's Not In California)
Los Angeles is home to the largest number of electric vehicles, but no, it's not the fastest growing U.S. market.
Cherokee Native American Tribe Announces Minimum Wage Increase For Public Workers, To $9.50 An Hour
Wage affects tribal government workers. The tribe’s private sector corporation (and federal contractor) currently starts employees at $9.36 per hour.
Has A New Strain Of Enterovirus Emerged In California, Giving Children Symptoms Similar To Polio?
Experts wonder whether a virus exhibiting polio-like symptoms that has been reported elsewhere in the world may have reached California.
Why It’s No Surprise Mexico Could Soon Surpass Japan To Become The No. 2 New-Auto Exporter To The U.S.
Mexico, the poor southern partner in the NAFTA triad, has seen explosive growth in auto manufacturing in the past two decades.
2014 Ram 1500 Diesel Pickup Got 8,000 Preorders In First Three Days As Chrysler Prepares Delivery Of The 28 MPG (Highway) Truck
Will 2014 be a great year for the maker of Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles?
The Lotus C-01 Motorcycle, Made By Kodewa And Designed By Daniel Simon Of Bugatti Fame, Is Ready For The Road [PHOTOS]
The first motorbike to bear the Lotus name is ready for production after two years of development.
Legalized Marijuana: Companies Moving Now To Cash In On Cannabis
Pot profiteering isn't just for growers. Check out these companies moving to be players in industrial, commercial and medical marijuana products.
BYD Auto Chief: The Tesla Model S Is A ‘Rich Man’s Toy’; China’s 10-Year-Old Automaker Backed By Warren Buffett Sees No Threat To Its EV Market Share t
The head of the company unveiling China’s version of the Chevy Volt says Tesla is a non-threatening niche product.
Wal-Mart Stores (WMT) Fourth Quarter And Full Year Earnings: Food Stamp Cuts, Sam’s Club Restructuring And Troubles Abroad Is Seen Reducing Growth
The world’s largest grocery and general merchandise chain was also hit by global issues that pulled down profit growth.
European Auto Sales Rise For Fifth Consecutive Month; Ireland Saw Biggest Jump In January Of 32% While Biggest Regional Markets UK, Germany Top 7% Growth [CHART]
However, in absolute terms it’s the second lowest January volume since records started being kept in 2003.
Tesla Motors Inc. (TSLA) Fourth Quarter 2013 Earnings: Five Things To Look For When The Model S Maker Announces Results On Feb. 19
Profitability will be the last thing to look for in Tesla’s upcoming earnings report. It’s all about future potential.
