Toyota recalls 437,000 Priuses, hybrids globally TOKYO (AP) -- Toyota is recalling 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles worldwide to fix brake problems - the latest embarrassing safety lapse at the world's largest automaker....
A new year begins, and one ends. The familiar sound of file cabinet drawers slamming, papers rustling, flapping folders and computer keystrokes can mean only one thing: time to file the annual tax returns.
The annual ritual of reporting income and... Full story
The following business licenses were obtained from the City of Clovis in the month of January:
• Cermica Rico
Type: General Merchandise
Owner: Samuel Rico
Location: 701 Prince St.
• Here We Go Again
Type: Woodworking... Full story
Leal’s to raise funds for United Way
The Leal’s Mexican Restaurant crew is gearing up to give to United Way on Thursday, when 10 percent of sales will go towards United Way of Eastern New Mexico’s fundraising drive.
The... Full story
How the major stock indexes fared on Monday The Dow Jones industrial average closed below 10,000 for the first time in three months Monday on nagging concerns about debt loads in Europe. The Dow had its 10th triple-digit move in 16 trading days. Mounting deficits in weaker European economies including Greece, Portugal and Spain have raised questions about the health of the global financial system. Shares of big banks pulled the market lower, extending a slump that has led to four straight weekly losses....
CVS Caremark, Motorola, Hasbro are big movers NEW YORK (AP) -- The following stocks were among those that moved substantially or traded heavily Monday on the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market:...
The federal government will need to hire an additional 200,000 workers over the next three years as a result of President Obama's stimulus plan and additional spending included in his budget plan. That may sound like a lot of jobs, but... Full story
President Obama's economic recovery program could create or save 2.5 million green jobs designing, building and maintaining renewable energy projects and increasing the energy efficiency of schools, homes and federal office buildings.... Full story
By Christine F. Della Monaca, Monster Staff Writer
Picture it: Glamorous Hannah Montana cleaning toilets. Or even more delicious: Smart-mouthed "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell sorting mail. Before they made gazillions and became gossip-rag fodder, many celebrities had regular jobs. Take a look at... Full story