
Ryu Spaeth
Ryu Spaeth is deputy editor at TheWeek.com. Follow him on Twitter.
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The stellar February jobs report — and why the labor market recovery could be fleeting
feature Employers added 236,000 jobs last month, bringing the unemployment rate down to 7.7 percent. But budget cuts could scuttle progress
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The Wii U sells out in its first week: Evidence of a Nintendo comeback?
feature The latest console from the videogame pioneer is flying off the shelves. But are the kids really still into Mario and Zelda?
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Did Boeing's 787 Dreamliner get a green light because of lowered safety standards?
feature Reuters reports that the Japanese government eased safety regulations in 2008 to help fast-track the rollout of Boeing's signature plane
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Barnes & Noble and the end of the mega-bookstore
feature The chain may close a third of its stores over the next 10 years
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Why Apple is investing $100 million in U.S. manufacturing
The Explainer "We do have a responsibility to create jobs," says CEO Tim Cook
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Are healthier drinks the key to Coca-Cola's future?
feature As the demand for sugary soda declines, the world's largest soft-drink maker may need to turn to water and juices
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Groupon fires CEO Andrew Mason: Can a new leader turn the company around?
feature The former darling of Silicon Valley has floundered since going public
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How lazy are French workers, really?
feature A U.S. industrialist accuses the French of slacking on the job, sparking a furor
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Twinkies and Pabst Blue Ribbon are a match made in heaven
feature PBR's owner, which just bought the signature Hostess brand, has proven it can resurrect old products with smart rebranding campaigns
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Fox News' plummeting ratings: Why the network is struggling
feature The conservative news outlet is suffering its worst ratings in 12 years
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How Poland Spring squandered its Marco Rubio moment
feature One quick-thinking tweet could have capitalized on the slurp heard around the world
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Grounded: How Boeing's 787 Dreamliner is becoming a nightmare
feature Regulators around the world have ordered a halt to Dreamliner flights over safety concerns
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Why 2012 was a good year for the stock market
feature The Dow posted its fourth straight year of gains, Apple continued its tear, and more from the year in trading
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Have the Russians developed the smartphone of the future?
feature The YotaPhone is basically an iPhone with two faces: An LCD touchscreen on one side, and a black-and-white reader on the other
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More trouble for Boeing's 787 Dreamliner: Is the aircraft safe?
feature Japan's two largest airlines grounded their Dreamliner fleets after one of the planes was forced to make an emergency landing
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Why is McDonald's pressuring its stores to remain open on Christmas?
feature The fast food chain isn't exactly embracing the yuletide spirit
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What's behind the Dow's record high? 4 theories
feature The benchmark index's exceptional run stands in stark contrast to the average American's mediocre economic reality
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Walmart's groundbreaking plan to hire 100,000 veterans
feature "There is a seriousness and sense of purpose that the military instills, and we need it today more than ever"
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What the American Airlines-US Airways merger means for customers
feature Higher prices, teething problems, and a new frequent-flyer program
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Has Bank of America finally turned the corner on the housing crisis?
feature The mega-bank shells out billions of dollars to free itself from mortgage-related suits
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Timothy Geithner's new book: Twitter's funniest title suggestions
feature From Crime and No Punishment to The Stock Market Corrections
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Toyota's $1 billion settlement: Has the automaker buried its recall problems?
feature The Japanese company is seeking to restore its reputation for quality and safety
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Dell goes private in $24 billion deal: Smart move?
feature The struggling computer maker hopes to rebuild in the age of the smartphone
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Can HBO Go compete with Netflix?
feature The premiere cable channel locks up a 10-year deal with Universal Pictures
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