Pages
'If I Had Glass'...I'd throw it at your face
Will Oremus Apr 1, 2013
What would you do if you had Google Glass? The public weighs in and the joke is on Google.
Could EPA sulfur cuts affect gas prices?
Queena Kim Mar 29, 2013
The Environmental Protection Agency is expected to propose a new rule today that will require refiners to cut the amount of sulfur in gasoline by two thirds.
African economies finally get some respect
Jeff Tyler Mar 28, 2013
President Obama is scheduled to meet with the leaders of four African nations at the White House. On the agenda: Democracy and opportunities to expand trade and investment.
Google Glass to be made in the USA
Queena Kim Mar 28, 2013
Made in the USA is coming back into fashion in Silicon Valley. Today, the buzz is that Google is planning to make its long-awaited 'Google Glass' in California.
China's urban refugees: Leaving pollution, city life behind
Rob Schmitz Mar 29, 2013
In the midst of a national urbanization campaign, more and more young urban professionals in China are quitting their jobs and starting over in the pollution and stress-free environment of rural mountainous Western China.
Mend it like Beckham: Can the superstar save Chinese soccer?
Rob Schmitz Mar 25, 2013
David Beckham has just wrapped up a visit to China, where he is now serving as 'global ambassador' to the country's national soccer league, an organization long plagued with match fixing and bribery. Can Beckham help save Chinese soccer?
Will Treasury Secretary Lew get tough on China?
Rob Schmitz Mar 20, 2013
U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew is in Beijing this morning wrapping up his two-day visit to China. It's his first foreign trip in his new role and the first high-level talks between the U.S. and China in six months.
Looking back to the future on Shanghai's Street of Eternal Happiness
Rob Schmitz Mar 20, 2013
Disoriented by the rapid pace of change in China, more young urban professionals are grounding themselves by turning to ancient Chinese traditions, including teachings from the time of Confucius.
Tech workers bring lots of change to San Francisco
Nishat Kurwa Mar 15, 2013
Twitter headquarters has lured other companies to a stretch of Market Street. The city economy is growing, but not everyone benefits.
Crackdown on shark fishing opposed by Japan, China
Matt McGrath Mar 14, 2013
Japan and China have failed to block new restrictions on shark fishing at an international conference in Thailand.
