July 27--Chinese stocks had their worst day in years Monday, amplifying concerns about government efforts to shore up markets. Forget the bull in a China shop. It's the bears.
Wary of committing Boston to cover the cost of the 2024 Olympics, Mayor Martin Walsh torpedoed his city's bid: "I refuse to mortgage the future of the city." Mayors are allowed to do that?
Yellowstone National Park visitors are being reminded -- yet again -- of safety rules against interacting with animals after a woman was injured by a nearby bison while taking a selfie. Some charge for photographs.
A Florida man, on probation for his role in a shoplifting ring authorities said snagged about $2 million worth of Legos, has pleaded not guilty to new charges in DuPage County. The prosecution believes it has a strong case built piece by piece.
The convicted Lego thief, held here in lieu of $200,000 bail, was arrested for allegedly stealing paintbrushes from a Lombard Hobby Lobby. Flight risk or not, he does seem crafty.
Fiat Chrysler, fined a record $105 million for mishandling recalls, must pay $70 million upfront and earmark $20 million for industry safety initiatives but can save the remaining $15 million by staying out of trouble. Regulators checked with their manager. That's the best they can do.
Earl Tupper, the inventor of Tupperware, was born in New Hampshire 108 years ago Tuesday. By the time he died in 1983, he had sold his company for millions and moved to Costa Rica for tax reasons, still obsessed with preserving his bread, cabbage, clams, cheddar, dough, lettuce ...
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