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BMW to Invest $1 Billion, Open Plant in Mexico

Photo by Harold Cunningham/Getty Images(MEXICO CITY) — The BMW Group announced plans on Thursday to invest about $1 billion to open a factory in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. According to Forbes, BMW follows Volkswagen, Audi and other car manufacturers in the move to Read More

Free Stuff and Deals over July 4 Weekend

Photodisc/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Celebrate July 4 weekend with free stuff and deals, both online and in your neighborhood. Be sure to check for restrictions and conditions, or call ahead to make sure supplies have lasted. 1. Jamba Juice Purchase any smoothie or Read More

App Lets You Rate Your Coworkers

iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — A new app is poised to cause some commotion in the office by letting coworkers rate each others’ quirks, personality and work ethic. Knozen, which officially launched Tuesday, presents users with photos of two colleagues and a Read More

Dow Closes Above 17,000 for First Time Ever

iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — For the first time in its history, the Dow Jones Industrial Average on Thursday finished the day above 17,000. As the markets closed early for the July 4 holiday weekend, the Dow clocked in at 17,068 — an increase of 92 Read More

Two Cheats to Zoom In on Instagram Photos

iStock Editorial/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Ever wish you could get a closer look at an Instagram photo? The photo sharing app is full of selfies, sunsets and food porn, but is missing one important feature: the ability to zoom in on images. Thankfully, here are two Read More