Latest articles by Ryu Spaeth
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Is it time to get rid of the $1 bill?
feature Government officials say switching to $1 coins would save taxpayers $4.4 billion
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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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Was the AIG bailout a success?
The Explainer The government made a tidy profit of $22.7 billion. But a celebration may be a tall order
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Can a business sue you for posting a negative review on Yelp?
feature One company in Virginia is demanding that a vocal complainer cough up $750,000
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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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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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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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Should fast-food workers be able to unionize?
The Explainer Workers in New York City walk off the job at some of the country's biggest chains, demanding a living wage
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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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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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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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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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Avis buys Zipcar: A match made in heaven?
feature The deal has plenty of upsides, though some analysts warn it's the beginning of the end for Zipcar
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How Japan's 'flammable ice' breakthrough could revolutionize the energy industry
feature The country may have found the successor to fracking
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Diet Pepsi's new recipe: Will fans taste the difference?
feature The second-place soda giant is in the midst of a brand overhaul
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Should Microsoft buy a stake in Dell?
feature A deal could be a hardware-software match made in heaven
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Is this the most ridiculous job posting ever?
feature If you like the internet, weekends, or holidays, this position may not be for you
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Fox News cleans house: Can the network restore its credibility?
feature Pundits on the conservative news channel got the election badly wrong, possibly turning off even diehard fans
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Is Budweiser watering down its beer?
feature Two (serious) aficionados accuse the King of Beers of false advertising
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How Starbucks got drawn into the gun control debate
feature It's "Gun Owners Support Starbucks Day" in Virginia — whether the java giant likes it or not
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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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Comcast buys the rest of NBC: Did General Electric get robbed?
feature Some analysts say G.E. should have held out for more money
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