RED STATE, BLUE STATE WHAT IS BEST FOR BUSINESS?: While it is each of CNBC’s top five states in 2014 had a Republican governor, the political makeup is more nuanced. Which party does a better job managing state economies? The top five are evenly split. Read more
A HISTORY LESSON IN IRAQ: ISIS has a legitimate grievance — but the wrong tactics. Here’s what it could learn from history. Read more
SOLAR POWERED CARS: With over one billion cars on roads throughout the world, coping with clogged, smog filled streets is a problem many of us will be familiar with. Could vehicles powered by lithium ion batteries and solar power hold the key to greener, cleaner streets? Read more
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