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A record dry spell for California and Arizona is spreading into 11 other states.
Tech executives are concerned about a shortage of high-skilled workers.
June 10, 2007 · The governor of Massachusetts recently called for making community college free for all students. But some businesses say the two-year schools aren't teaching the high-tech skills they need.
June 8, 2007 · Hybrid cars may be selling big. Purely electric cars are not. It's still hard to sell a car that drives at a maximum speed of 40 miles per hour, and needs to be plugged in after 25 miles. But one car company is trying. It's called ZAP, as in zero air pollution.
June 7, 2007 · Exiles from Castro's Cuba are using new technology to help them find their former homes in the island nation. Some file claims against frozen Cuban bank accounts in the United States for their losses. But coffers are running low after a few large payouts.
June 7, 2007 · If trade with Cuba were to open up after the embargo ends, which companies would likely benefit? The Miami-based Herzfeld Caribbean Basin investment fund targets firms that might do well in the post-embargo era. Robert Siegel talks to Cecilia Gondor, executive vice president of Thomas J. Herzfeld & Co.
June 7, 2007 · Athletic footware maker Nike has invested heavily in LeBron James, star player for the Cleveland Cavaliers. James will be playing for the championship for the first time in Thursday night's game against the San Antonio Spurs.
June 7, 2007 · The U.S. stock market is sputtering a bit this week amid investors' concerns that inflation may be on the march. The Dow Jones Industrial average began slumping Tuesday and fell again Wednesday by 130 points. The two-day downturn stands in contrast to the long bull market that has pushed many stocks to new highs.
June 7, 2007 · Brian Tierney, a private investor who led a group that bought the Philadelphia Inquirer , told the The Wall Street Journal that he may make a counter-bid for Dow Jones & Co., the company that owns the paper.
June 7, 2007 · A 13-year-old entrepreneur has a way to make money and help his fellow students learn about chemistry. Anshul Samar is hoping for $1 million in revenues from the sale of his board game.
June 7, 2007 · William Lerach, one of the nation's most powerful trial lawyers, has announced he may retire. He has made millions by suing businesses on behalf of shareholders. Last year Lerach's old firm, Milberg Weiss, was indicted for allegedly paying illegal kickbacks to some of its investor-clients.
June 6, 2007 · The Big Three automakers are parked on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, hoping to urge lawmakers to reconsider plans to increase fuel-efficiency standards in new cars and trucks. The Senate is expected to vote next week on raising the standard on average fuel consumption to 35 mpg, a plan the auto industry says is unworkable.
June 6, 2007 · The Federal Trade Commission says it will file a lawsuit to block the proposed merger of Whole Foods and Wild Oats markets. The two organic food chains say the federal regulator informed them that it views their proposed combination as anti-competitive.
June 6, 2007 · Auto executives are pressing congressional leaders to revisit a plan to increase fuel efficiency standards, saying it could hurt their industry. The Senate is expected to vote next week on a proposal to raise the standard by about 10 mpg by 2020.
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College financial aid officers agree to crack down on lender kickbacks and submit to monitoring.
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