News Headlines
Monday, February 08, 2010

Stocks Plunge; Dow Dips Below 10,000

Major U.S. stock indices tumbled on Monday over ongoing concerns about the economic recovery and dangerously high budget deficits in some European countries.

Business News

Report: Toyota to Recall 2010 Prius in Japan and U.S.

Toyota Motor Corp is to recall more than 270,000 of its 2010 Prius hybrid cars after increasing complaints of braking problems, Japan's Kyodo News agency reported Monday, citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter.

Noticias

Presidente Bernanke

La confirmación del Presidente Ben Bernanke, la semana pasada para otro período de cuatro años, indica continuidad en la política económica, pero también fue muy controvertida. Al acercarse la fecha, la confirmación en el Senado del Presidente Bernanke se tornó controvertida. Al punto que fue confirmado por una votación de 70 a 30, la mayor oposición jamás registrada en los 96 años de historia de la Reserva Federal. Votaron en contra, 18 Republicanos, 11 Demócratas y 1 Independiente.

Media News

Major Publishers to Hike Prices of Electronic Books

Three of the largest U.S. book publishers are to hike the prices of their electronic books after the introduction of Apple's iPad tablet computer forced Amazon to abandon its one-price- fits-all policy, Information Week reported Monday.

Hispanic Advisers Played Key Roles in U.S. Elections

The presidential campaigns for the recent elections engaged in a tireless battle for the most besieged constituency of all time -- the Hispanic vote.

Education News

The iPad and Education

The iPad -- the new mobile device introduced by Apple (APPL) to great fanfare Wednesday -- could be more than just another way to check your e-mail or play video games.