Toshiba will begin shipping a new fuel cell that can keep cellphones and even PCs running longer with only seconds needed for recharging.

At Microsoft’s much anticipated launch of the Windows 7, CEO Steve Ballmer emphasized the new features of the operating system and blurring the line between the PC and TV. WSJ’s Marisa Taylor reports.

Opponents of Chrysler’s sale to Fiat are asking the Supreme Court to block the deal. Three Indiana state pension and construction funds filed emergency papers at the high court early Sunday to put the sale on hold so they can pursue an appeal. (June 7)

Chrysler dealerships closing this week are offering some impressive liquidation sales. But as AP’s Haven Daley reports, consumers should be carefully when buying from a dealer that may not be around to honor warrantee and service agreements. (June 7)

A German brewer is hoping to make it big in Iran and other Islamic countries with do-it-yourself non-alcoholic beer.

General Motors and Chrysler dealers claim unfair treatment in closure decisions.

Wal-Mart to hire thousands, job cuts steady and mortgage rates rise. The AP’s Mark Hamrick reports. (June 4)

Moms have always had a lot of power in the marketplace, and now the so-called mommy bloggers are really getting noticed. AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains. (June 4)

Applications for jobless benefits dropped for the third week in a row, lending hope the recession is loosening its grip.

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The deals to cut operating costs at GM’s North American factories help clear the way for the automaker to be steered into bankruptcy by the end of this month.

Amusement parks are a great attraction during summer and finding admission deals is easy, if you know where to look. AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains.

U.S. President Barack Obama signed into law sweeping reforms that restrict credit card interest rates and fees.

Public relations expert Rachel Noerdlinger, President of Noerdlinger Media, and Executive Vice President of Communications for Reverend Al Sharpton and National Action Network, has been appointed to the Diversity Advisory Board for Ogilvy & Mather, one of the largest communications networks in the world. She joins a diverse board of other high level external members [...]

Ford Motor Company has always recognized the significant contributions women have made in moving this country forward, which is why this spring, Ford is teaming up with Essence Magazine and AOL Latino on two separate initiatives aimed at empowering and fostering growth within today’s multicultural woman. Both programs tap into areas proven to be [...]

VIBE Media Group, the definitive voice of urban culture, is rolling out two brand new properties entitled THE MOST! and THEMOSTmag.com. It will exist both in print and online. THEMOSTmag.com launches on June 1, 2009, and the premiere issue of THE MOST! hits newsstands nationwide on June 16, 2009.
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DreamWorks Studios has acquired the life rights to civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. from The King Estate it was announced today by Stacey Snider, CEO and Co-Chairman of DreamWorks Studios. Steven Spielberg, Suzanne de Passe and Madison Jones will produce the bio-pic of Martin Luther King Jr.
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(May 13, 2009) ESSENCE has unveiled the results of its proprietary study, Smart Beauty IV, developed in conjunction with New York-based research firm, Vision Critical Group. The fourth installment of the Smart Beauty series focuses on African-American women and the prestige beauty category, inclusive of cosmetics, skin care, hair care and fragrance. [...]

President Barack Obama is urging Congress to quickly send him legislation ending abusive credit card practices. But he also issued a stern warning to shoppers whose eyes are bigger than their budgets. (May 14)

President Barack Obama says it is his responsibility to solve the problems facing the country, both now and in the future. Obama spoke Thursday before business leaders in Washington. (March 12)