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Volkswagen diesel owners to get up to $7,000, reports say
Volkswagen diesel owners to get up to $7,000, reports say

The ink is not yet dry, but reports say Volkswagen is agreeing to pay owners of its TDI "clean diesels" up to $7,000 and fund a grant program to reduce air pollution.

Consumers would get between $1,000 and $7,000, depending on their car's age and other factors, according to reports in the Wall Street Journal, which quoted sources close to the negotiations. The talks are taking place under the supervision of U.S. District Court Judge Charles Breyer, who has issued a gag o...

 
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Automotive

Fiat Chrysler steps up recall of Jeeps, other models with rollaway issues

The cars are 'unsafe in any driveway,' critic charges after death of actor Anton Yelchin

Anton Yelchin's Jeep had been recalled

There have been hundreds of similar rollaway accidents involving Chrysler products

Cell phones & smart phones

What you should know when calling 9-1-1 with your cell phone

The dispatcher will need more information than if you call from a landline

New asthma app offers a handheld way to manage symptoms

AsthmaCare tracks symptoms and triggers, helping to keep kids out of the emergency room

Class actions

Ticketmaster issuing free tickets to settle class action lawsuit

The emails to Ticketmaster customers may look like scams so read carefully

Computers & electronics

Sony recalls VAIO laptop computer battery packs

The lithium-ion battery packs can overheat

Credit cards

Your Amex card's no good at Costco anymore

The warehouse chain has switched its allegiance to Visa cards

Here's what credit card companies look for when you apply

You may be surprised at what can get your application rejected

Employment

A surprising shift in employee benefits

Telecommuting is in, job sharing is out

Why more businesses are helping employees with student loans

Surveys show Millennials value it more that other employee benefits

Entertainment

Senators blast cable TV providers over refund policies

Cable TV one issue that unites Senate Republicans and Democrats

Family & parenting

How to raise a successful, happy child

New study sheds light on how parenting style can affect a child's future

The magic number of kids that makes stay-at-home moms the happiest

More kids may not always equal a more frazzled mom, survey finds

Health

Researchers identify vital genetic pathways for Zika virus

Shutting down these pathways could halt infection in its tracks

Mayo Clinic teams with Google to improve health information

Google Symptom Search features expert information and advice

Home & garden

Settlement ends dispute between Zillow and Realtors

Real estate interests and Dow Jones claimed Zillow stole trade secrets

The color of your kitchen could cost you money

White walls may not be the smartest choice, according to a survey

Internet

Why would Mark Zuckerberg tape over his web camera?

Maybe because the inter-connected world is full of threats

Personal finance

What the heck is Brexit and why should you care?

British voters surprised the markets, and markets hate surprises

Consumer groups say payday lending rule should have no loopholes

Proposed exemptions would continue "business as usual" they charge

Pets

Six cool tips for pet parents

How to beat the heat with your pooch

Scams

$6.3 million going to consumers who bought Kevin Trudeau's book

The perennial pitchman claimed to reveal health secrets 'they don't want you to know about'

Doctor Trusted certification program was bogus: FTC

The company behind the program has agreed to pay $603,000 to settle FTC charges

Seniors

Study highlights importance of exercising as we age

Findings show that seniors who exercise are able to recover more quickly from injury

Shopping

FAA gives commercial drones takeoff clearance

But the agency failed to implement any privacy restrictions despite protests

$400 million on its way to e-book buyers

Publishers and Apple paying twice the amount lost by consumers

Recalls

Why health officials are worried about tainted frozen vegetables

Vegetables reportedly used as ingredients in 350 other products

Grand Design recalls Imagine and Reflection recreational trailers

Propane gas may leak into the regulator sight glass causing it to degrade

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