The one part of Obama’s stimulus that Romney loves
Mitt Romney's attack of Obama's stimulus is a central pillar of his campaign: In ads, statements, and speeches, he's attacked the law as a giveaway to the president's "friends, donors, campaign supporters, special interest groups." But buried inside Romney's economic plan is a promise to invest federal money in a new energy R
On coal and wind, Romney and Obama forget substance
Shameless attacks from both candidates.
Has China created the world’s first social credit card?
(Alexander F. Yuan / AP)
The card serves as the latest proof that China is close to challenging America’s top financial services innovators.
Apple in talks to use Apple TV as cable box, report says
(Mark Lennihan / AP)
Apple is reportedly negotiating to have Apple TV units used for live television.
County fair food, at a restaurant near you
It’s the season of pig racing and carousels, but you don’t have to go to a county fair to sample the culinary offerings for which they’re known.
Finally healthy, Steelers backup QB Byron Leftwich happy in reserve role
LATROBE, Pa. — When he was younger, Byron Leftwich would take a quick scan down NFL rosters and start taking mental notes.
Gates Foundation makes poop a priority, puts toilet innovation front and center
(ANTHONY BOLANTE / REUTERS)
When it comes to innovation, The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is putting the toilet front and center.
Google spruces up mobile maps for Android devices to thwart Apple challenge on iPhone, iPad
SAN FRANCISCO — Google’s mapping service for mobile devices is getting an upgrade as the Internet search leader braces for new competition from iPhone maker Apple.
Brazil to invest $66 billion in roads, railways in effort to stimulate stagnant economy
BRASILIA, Brazil — Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff announced a nearly $66 billion investment package on Wednesday to beef up the nation’s ailing road and rail systems, part of efforts to solve serious transportation bottlenecks and spur a sputtering economy.
Google spruces up mobile maps for Android devices to thwart Apple challenge on iPhone, iPad
SAN FRANCISCO — Google’s mapping service for mobile devices is getting an upgrade as the Internet search leader braces for new competition from iPhone maker Apple.