Boston-Area Taxpayers Will Get Time on Taxes, IRS Says
Noting the tragedy at the Boston Marathon that killed three and injured more than 100, the IRS said it will be providing individual tax filing and payment extensions.
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Midday Report: Rite Aid Expands Online Clinic Program
Rite Aid has expanded a new drugstore clinic that allows customers to visit virtually with doctors who can diagnose conditions and prescribe medications based on a 10-minute consultation.
Restaurants Hold a Credit Card Boycott - With a Twist
Twenty restaurants and cafes in the Boston and Washington, D.C., areas staged a one-day credit card boycott on Tuesday, targeted at interchange fees charged by card issuers. But it wasn't an grassroots, merchant-led event. It was organized by mobile payment processor LevelUp.
Boeing 787 Battery Was Miswired, Japanese Probe Discovers
A probe into the overheating of a lithium ion battery in an All Nippon Airways Boeing 787 found it was improperly connected to the aircraft's auxiliary power unit, Japan's Transport Ministry said Wednesday.
5 Winners and Losers of the Week in Business
It's been an interesting week in the world of business, from a smartphone pioneer losing another major client, to travel troubles on land and sea that have cost two companies some serious goodwill. Here's a rundown of this week's biggest wins and losses.
The 10 Most Expensive Cities in the United States
The Council for Community and Economic Research just released its sixth annual city cost-of-living rankings. We'll tell you which cities made its top 10 list, plus the average costs of a few ordinary purchases in each one to help put those expenses in perspective.
How Airlines Prepare for Heavy Weather Like Winter Storm Nemo
As the Northeast braces for Winter Storm Nemo, airlines are already employing a strategy that has served them well: Cancel flights early and keep planes, crews and passengers away from snowed-in airports. Here's what else the airlines are doing.
Market Minute: FAA to Launch Comprehensive Review of Boeing 787
The Federal Aviation Administration is undertaking a comprehensive review of the critical systems of Boeing's 787s, the aircraft maker's newest and most technologically advanced plane, after a fire and a fuel leak earlier this week, the agency said Friday.
Northeast Air Travel Still Stalled, Thousands of Flights Cancelled
Hurricane Sandy grounded more than 18,000 flights, and it will be days before travel gets back to normal. Authorities closed the three big New York airports, and the ripple effects from the shutdown of the nation's busiest airspace are dramatically affecting travelers in cities far and wide.
Wall Street Back in Business After Hurricane Sandy Shutdown
The New York Stock Exchange opened on Wednesday -- because it had to open. In a bit of welcome news for fund managers, investors and even the economy, the company that operates the iconic exchange at 11 Wall Street announced it would not extend its trading shutdown to a third day.
American Spirits: Mike Rowe Pours a Shot of Alcoholic Economic History
In How Booze Built America, Mike Rowe of Dirty Jobs mixes little-known history with economic analysis, puns and many tasty beverages to explain how the American story is really the tale of one nation's love affair with alcohol. Here are a few of Rowe's favorite high points.
Save Time and Money on City Vacations With Tourism Passes
This week in Zagreb, Croatia, I saved 20% on tickets to the ballet. In Paris, I got in free to all the best museums. In London, I skipped the line at Shakespeare's Globe theater. And whether you're traveling to Boston or Berlin, you can do it, too.
Rail Savings: Why You Should Trade Planes for Trains Next Trip
Airfares are going up, and the airlines are finding even more rude ways to nickel and dime families. But how else can you get to your family vacation destination? Well, you could roll in comfort on America's rails -- for less.
Our Uneven Economic Recovery: The 10 Best and 10 Worst Cities
For the past few months, reports have repeatedly affirmed that the economy is slowly improving. However, as one recent study highlights, some areas are recovering much faster than others.
Why Oscar de la Renta Is America's Priciest Store
Shoppers at New York's Oscar de la Renta spend more per visit than at any other retail site in the country -- more than $3,000, according to consumer finance website Bundle's "most expensive stores" list. But what pushed that Madison Avenue store above and beyond its high-fashion rivals?