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Less than half of U.S. students are proficient in science
Jaclyn Giovis Jan 25, 2011
Science is a tough subject for most U.S. students -- so tough that they aren't meeting average proficiency levels in the subject, according to re...
Going Natural along the Riviera Maya
Eve Troeh Jan 14, 2011
Cancun is stunning and stark at the same time. I was there for two weeks in December, and most of my views of the beach were from buses to and from...
Italy bans plastic bags, strives to be more eco-friendly
Daryl Paranada Jan 4, 2011
Italy is saying ciao to plastic bags.
The country banned plastic bags in stores nationwide as part of a New Years pledge to improve the environm...
MIDDAY UPDATE: Frightful weather on the East Coast and post-holiday recycling
Katharine Crnko Dec 27, 2010
The northeast corridor suffers a post-holiday blizzard, and travelers face canceled flights, trains and roads too dangerous to drive. The cold...
Pope to go electric
Tess Vigeland Sep 21, 2011
And this final note. Following up on Scott's piece about electricity, the Vatican is looking for a new Popemobile. Preferably one that runs on el...
MIDDAY UPDATE: Sustainability and Cyber-Monday
Katharine Crnko Nov 29, 2010
Today is "Cyber-Moday," Black Friday for e-tailers. It is statistically the least productive work day, because employees log onto super sales to...
MID-DAY UPDATE: Ben Bernanke Visits Europe
Katharine Crnko Nov 19, 2010
Ben Bernanke visits Europe today to defend the Fed's decision to pump $600 billion more into government bonds. Germany in particular was vocal in...
How to read an EnergyGuide label
Christina Huh Nov 2, 2010
Eve Troeh reported today on TVs made after May 10, 2011 will be required to sport an EnergyGuide label. Below is one example of what one type of...
MID-DAY UPDATE: Number of women in management -- not growing
Bill Radke Sep 28, 2010
The Mid-Day Update is a five-day-a-week podcast from the Marketplace Morning Report co-hosted by Bill Radke and Steve Chiotakis that wraps up the...
MID-DAY UPDATE: About those taxes...
Daryl Paranada Sep 8, 2010
President Obama does not want tax cuts for the rich to be extended....
