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High Natural Gas Prices Strain Europeans, Weighing on Recovery

LONDON — As the world struggles to recover from the pandemic, soaring natural gas prices threaten to become a drag on the economies of Europe and elsewhere. Wholesale prices for the fuel are at their highest in years — nearly five times where they were at this time in 2019, before people started falling ill […]

iDrive launches cloud-based Remote Desktop for PCs

Ever left documents, images, or video on a laptop, tablet, or phone that isn’t close at hand and needed to obtain that content fast? Well, there’s a new-gen app for that. IDrive on Sept. 9 launched Remote Desktop, a new cloud service that enables users to remotely access their RDP-based Windows computers and servers from […]

2020 Jeep Gladiator Long-Term Road Test: 20,000-Mile Update

20,000-Mile Update Staff editor Drew Dorian summed up our initial take on the Jeep Gladiator with a recent gem in our long-termer’s logbook: “I can’t think of another vehicle on sale today that is as flawed but still utterly charming. Everything about the way this truck drives is clunky, awkward, and uncomfortable—and yet I loved […]

California Aims to Ban Recycling Symbols on Things That Aren’t Recyclable

In the past year, a number of environmental organizations have filed lawsuits seeking to combat misleading claims of recyclability by major corporations. Environmental groups have also criticized plans by the oil and gas industry to expand its production of petrochemicals, which are the main building blocks of plastic, because the process is highly polluting and […]

How to build your business credit in 5 simple steps

Businesses need cash to run and grow. Unfortunately, cash is often hard to come by, making it necessary for business owners to find funding solutions. More than one-third of small businesses sought financing in 2020. Based on the statistic, it’s likely you’ll need to borrow at some point to keep your business running. As with […]

Iconic Mercedes Station Wagons ‘under Pressure,’ Says Executive

Mercedes-Benz’s chief operating officer, Markus Schäfer, told the U.K. publication Autocar that even though some markets still love their wagons—sorry, estates—”this market is under pressure.” For the U.S., Mercedes said the few station wagon models it sells remain important thanks to loyal customers. Other model segments that Mercedes could shrink or discontinue include coupes and […]

Brazil announces data scope for final phase of Open Banking

Brazil’s Central Bank has released the minimum scope of data for the final phase of the country’s implementation of Open Banking. The Open Banking implementation started in Brazil in February 2021 as part of a broader modernization agenda for the financial services industry. Under the model, consumers have the right to access their financial data […]

12 More Stickers to Personalize Your Car

Car stickers are a cheap and easy way to add some personal flair to your ride. You can slap them on the dashboard, bumpers, windows—wherever. There are tons out there, so you won’t have to look far to find stickers that are funny, rep your favorite brands, or just match your car’s vibe. The people […]