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Both sterling and the euro continue to rise against the dollar, on a cut in US interest rates.

Oil prices surge, touching $95 in late US trading after US government data shows a fall in crude stockpiles.

The tiny-house movement might hold an answer for families moving Mom and Dad in.

Gerta Keller blames violent volcanoes of the Deccan Traps in India for wiping out the dinosaurs.

Only recently have scientists worked out what makes sweet basil an aromatic and minty-tasting herb

Google is getting set to make a splash in the burgeoning social networking space with the introduction on Thursday of OpenSocial. It is rare for Google to be behind the curve of any Internet trend -- much less one that has become nearly mainstream in the last few years. However, it's making up for lost time by bursting out of the gate. It has already formed relationships with major networking sites and tech vendors poised to develop modules to support OpenSocial.

The Fed lowers interest rates again, but it gives no hint of further cuts

To mark its second birthday Monday, Meebo unveiled a surprise for its users -- applications for the Meebo platform. With the announcement, the instant messaging site joins social networks such as Facebook and MySpace that have opened up their platform to third-party developers. The first round of applications are designed to pep up Meebo's communications capabilities. "We're super excited to debut applications inside Meebo. Just click on that shiny new rocket ship icon in any IM window and then select which app you want to launch with your buddy," Meebo said.

The school wants to upgrade fraternity row, but nostalgic types aren't too happy about it.

The author and environmentalist argues for economic changes that build community.