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Why French Parents Are Superior

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:09:55 EST

While Americans fret over modern parenthood, the French are raising happy, well-behaved children without all the anxiety. Pamela Druckerman on the Gallic secrets for avoiding tantrums, teaching patience and saying "non" with authority.

Google Device Marks Shift to Apple Approach

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:07:56 EST

Google plans to make a branded home-entertainment system, moving toward control of both the software and hardware process, a formula used by rival Apple.

Memory Gets Jolt in Brain Research

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:59:37 EST

An electrical brain-stimulation technique appears to enhance human memory, according to a tiny but intriguing new study that bolsters hope for one day developing a nondrug treatment for memory problems, including ailments like Alzheimer's.

Google Near Launch of Cloud-Storage Service

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:43:44 EST

Google is close to launching a cloud-storage service that would rival one of Silicon Valley's hottest start-ups, cloud-storage provider Dropbox, according to people familiar with the matter.

U.S., Banks Seal Pact on Foreclosures

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:18:04 EST

Government officials have sealed an agreement valued at as much as $26 billion with five major banks, settling federal and state probes of alleged foreclosure abuses by lenders.

John Cochrane: The Real Trouble With the Birth-Control Mandate

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:49:13 EST

Critics are missing the main point. There are good reasons that your car-insurance company doesn't add $100 to your premium and then cover oil changes.

Mortgage Deal Lifts Hopes for Markets

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:13:08 EST

The $25 billion settlement with banks over alleged foreclosure abuses will provide financial relief to an estimated one million at-risk borrowers, raising new hopes for an economy still hurting from the mortgage bust.

The 25 Documents You Need Before You Die

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 01:27:14 EDT

Design a death dossier soon—or you could be setting up your heirs for frustration and financial pain.

ObamaCare's Great Awakening

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:46:22 EST

HHS tells religious believers to go to hell. The public notices.