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Sandy knocks down Times and Journal paywalls
David Brancaccio Oct 30, 2012
In the teeth of a not-so-perfect storm savaging the East Coast, the freer the flow of digital news, the better. The New York Times and the Wall Street Journal have temporarily taken down their paywalls.
Superstorm Sandy could pack an economic punch
Mark Garrison Oct 29, 2012
As the hurricane-turned-superstorm Sandy heads for densely populated and economically vibrant regions. Its costs could spread to housing, consumer spending and jobs.
Hurricane Sandy doesn't give everyone the day off work
Sarah Gardner Oct 29, 2012
While many workers were sent home ahead of the storm, not everyone gets the day off for Hurricane Sandy.
Sandy hits, power goes out: The grid needs to wise up
Scott Tong Oct 29, 2012
The power grid is too large, too dependent on distant electricity supplies and not smart enough to pass the hurricane test. The result: long power outages. Upgrading to a more reliable grid will cost billions and take decades.
Betting on stormy weather
Mitchell Hartman Oct 29, 2012
Weather derivatives allow companies to hedge against catastrophic losses.
Sandy shuts down New York markets
Mitchell Hartman Oct 29, 2012
Overnight, New York City's financial authorities decided to close the markets today as Hurricane Sandy moves in -- the first time since 1985 that a weather event has shut down trading.
Staying open for Hurricane Sandy
Dan Gorenstein Oct 29, 2012
Businesses in the path of Hurricane Sandy are preparing for anything but business-as-usual -- for some shops storms are good for business.
Hurricane Sandy could cost billions in damages
Shannon Mullen Oct 29, 2012
Hurricane Sandy is expected to cause widespread power outages in the Northeast, where utility companies and other businesses are still recovering from the last big storm.
The future of storm forecasting, and using algebra for faster broadband
David Brancaccio Oct 29, 2012
Crowd sourcing weather reports, drone swarms with sensors, and making broadband ten times as fast with the use of algebra.
Financial markets shut down in NYC ahead of Sandy
Jeremy Hobson Oct 29, 2012
New York City is preparing for Hurricane Sandy by shutting down the city's public transportation. Financial markets will also be closed today.
