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Budget impasse and debt crisis may form into economic superstorm

With Congress working feverishly, the current budget impasse and the debt ceiling may become an economic superstorm.


Data management firm exposes Google Chrome's cache flaw

Data management firm Identity Finder said the browser cache of Google Chrome could store a user's personal information.

US government shutdown delay family aid of deceased US soldiers

The USD100,000 aid that should had been given to families of four US soldiers that were recently killed in Afghanistan would be delayed due to the partial government shutdown.

HP CEO Whitman send fervent email to employees on company status

Hewlett-Packard (HP) Co Chief Executive Officer Meg Whitman's recent email to its over 300,000 employees had stressed the need for the company to work harder and regain the top spot in the corporate technology services market.


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Tokyo Electric's debtors allow debt roll over for the stricken power utility firm. Twenty eight financial institutions, including Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp have agreed to roll nearly a JPY77 billion or USD783 million syndicated loan for Tokyo Electric Power Co due to become mature by month's end.
Discussions between US President Barack Obama and House Speaker John Boehner to finish the budget gridlock besetting the US government.
Janet Yellen's nomination for the role of chief of US Federal Reserve would add her to the list of women who shape the US economy primarily dominated by men.
Facebook Inc's investors including the social media company director Peter Thiel were not confident about the company's performance post-IPO.
Hulu is set to name Mike Hopkins as its new CEO to replace Andy Forssell, who took over from Jason Kilar.
Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz expressed disappointment as to the country's economic performance despite signs of regained momentum.
Major broadcasters including Fox Television Stations had appealed to the Supreme Court in the hopes of stopping the streaming services of tech startup Aereo.
US Federal Reserve Chairman nominee Janet Yellen saw no problem in tackling both issues in US unemployment and monetary policies.
Google Inc's planned user endorsement ads could be opt out by its customers in a few simple steps.
Social marketing tech startup Bread was acquired by Yahoo Inc to improve revenue potential of its ad products.