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High-tech gun can be disabled remotedly

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:57:27 GMT

A high-tech startup is wading into the gun control debate with a cellphone controller that would allow gun owners to know when their weapon is being moved — and disable it remotely.

Poll: Teens hide out from mom on Twitter

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:54:45 GMT

A new poll finds that teens are sharing more about themselves on social media. They're also moving increasingly to Twitter to avoid their parents and the "oversharing" that they see on Facebook.

Senate: More farm subsidy cuts needed

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:24:06 GMT

The Senate is debating cuts to the federal crop insurance program as it considers a massive farm bill this week.

Boeing's 787 resumes service in U.S.

Jaime Garcia — Tue, 21 May 2013 02:42:08 GMT

Boeing's 787 Dreamliner went back in service in the continental United States with a flight from Houston to Chicago, operated by United Continental Airlines. United has stated plans to restart international flights on June 10.

Yahoo takes big leap with Tumblr

Associated Press — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:39:27 GMT

Yahoo is buying online blogging forum Tumblr for $1.1 billion as CEO Marissa Mayer tries to rejuvenate an Internet icon that had fallen behind the times.

Tampa Bay Business Journal: May 17

Sean O'Reilly — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:33:50 GMT

Beef 'O' Brady's is expanding overseas. You may be surprised to find out which country they chose.

Organic, conventional industry at odds

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:54:09 GMT

The organic food industry is gaining clout on Capitol Hill, prompted by rising consumer demand and its entry into traditional farm states. But that isn't going over well with everyone in Congress.

Gov. Scott rejects Amazon.com in Fla.

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:58:48 GMT

Florida Gov. Rick Scott, who has made job creation his top priority since coming into office, has rejected a proposed deal to bring major Internet retailer Amazon to the state.

Boeing resumes delivery of 787s

Associated Press — Thu, 16 May 2013 01:52:32 GMT

Boeing is delivering 787s again after a four-month halt while it fixed problems that led to smoldering batteries. Boeing announced a delivery on Tuesday to Japan's All Nippon Airways.

Airlines collect record high in fees

Associated Press — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:11:11 GMT

U.S. airlines collected more than $6 billion in baggage and reservation change fees from passengers last year -- the highest amount since the fees became common five years ago.