Gasoline prices to peak near 3.60 a gallon this summer
Kevin G. Hall reports that the Energy Information Administration projects national average gas prices up to 3.60 a gallon in June and about 3.54 during the summer driving period, with potential peaks above 4.00 in parts of the season. Diesel is seen at 3.90 peak and 3.73 on average. Oil prices may stay above 100 a barrel for the year.
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Airline bankruptcies raise questions on future travel
The article notes Aloha Airlines ATA Skybus and MAXjet collapse within a week as a warning of ongoing airline failures. Experts say risk is higher for regional carriers feeding hubs while major carriers cut costs, impacting contracts and flight availability.
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Worst job market in years greets next college grads
The 2008 class faces a tough field as the economy teeters toward recession. Yet some sectors still hire fresh graduates who are educated and affordable. Baby boom retirees push firms to stock up on skilled young workers despite mixed prospects.
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Michael Doty
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State bill redirects tobacco funds to jobs program
Gov. Ted Strickland and the Ohio Legislature moved 230 million from the Tobacco Use Prevention and Control Foundation into the general fund to finance a jobs-creation package. The foundation sought nonprofit accounts to preserve tobacco prevention money, but lawmakers and the governor approved the measure with an emergency clause, taking effect immediately after his signature.
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Recall of magnetic dart boards ratchets up safety concerns
The CPSC and Henry Gordy International recalled 870000 Fun N Games Magnetic Dart Boards after reports magnets can detach. The action follows complaints in 2006 and a Tribune story on magnet safety in toys, highlighting regulatory delays and child injury risks.
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