Feb 17th, 2010 · California's towering redwoods depend on coastal fog for much of their yearly water supply. But in a new study scientists report that the long-term health of these iconic trees may be in danger as weather changes could contribute to fewer days in the mist.
Jan 29th, 2010 · A study by the Highway Loss Data Institute looked at accident rates before and after cell phone bans took effect in New York, the District of Columbia, Connecticut and California and found that month-to-month fluctuations in collision claims didn't change. But the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration calls the study "irresponsible."
Oct 8th, 2009 · The number of new claims for jobless benefits fell to the lowest level since early January. First-time claims for unemployment insurance dropped to a seasonally adjusted 521,000, the fourth decrease in five weeks. The four-week average, which smooths fluctuations, fell to 539,750, the lowest since Jan. 17.
Aug 7th, 2009 · Choir of Young Believers is led by 26-year-old Danish singer Jannis Noya Makrigiannis, who works with a rotating cast of supporting players. His band fluctuates anywhere from a duo to an octet. Listen to the Beach Boys- and Radiohead-inspired This Is for the White in Your Eyes in its entirety.
Jul 28th, 2009 · Interactive: Health care spending fluctuates widely across the country. An AP/Kaiser Family Foundation interactive look at costs associated with health care for each state, broken down by overall spending, hospital costs and premiums.
May 14th, 2009 · At a town hall meeting in New Mexico Thursday, President Obama touted legislation designed to protect consumers from fluctuating credit card rules. He also urged Congress to act quickly on legislation to end credit card practices deemed abusive.
Mar 3rd, 2009 · President Barack Obama said Tuesday he isn't too concerned about the stock market's "day-to-day gyrations." The comments came after a meeting with British Prime Minister Gordon Brown. Obama said he is confident his economic reforms will work.
Feb 24th, 2009 · The U.S. Stock market dropped to its lowest point since 1997, signaling discomfort by investors about the economy's road to recovery. International stocks are also fluctuating, largely due to reactions to the U.S. financial market. Money coach Alvin Hall offers more on the domestic and international stock markets. He's joined by business professor Sylvia Maxfield of Simmons College.