Holiday Sales Hinge on Discounts
Forecasters expect a better holiday season for U.S. retailers, but say the price will be more discounts to get consumers shopping. online.wsj.com |
Mensa's face is changing as it catches a young brain wave
Joining the "High-IQ Society" is a smart move, young members say as National Mensa Testing Day approaches this Saturday. rssfeeds.usatoday.com |
RIM Tries Harder on Apps
BlackBerry-maker RIM is trying to woo developers in an attempt to attract more applications—and the consumers who love them—to their smartphones. online.wsj.com |
U.K. Embraces Austerity
In a bold gambit to tackle its record debt, the British government detailed sweeping spending cuts that will hit everyone from welfare recipients to the Queen. online.wsj.com |
Solar panels at White House give a boost to alternative energy options
Within 15 years, the sun could supply 10 percent of the nation's power needs, according to research by the nonprofit group Climate Action. The White House will be part of any such trend, as President Obama announced the return of solar panels to heat water and supply some electricity for the firs... feeds.washingtonpost.com |