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THE LATEST Business NEWS
Mobile phone battle looms

BARCELONA, Spain — Apple Inc. rocked the wireless business by combining the functions of a phone and an iPod.

Accelerator complaints climb

WASHINGTON — Complaints of deaths connected to sudden acceleration in Toyota vehicles have surged in recent weeks, with the alleged death toll reaching 34 since 2000, according to new consumer data gathered by the government.

IN BRIEF

A joint venture casino project between Penn National Gaming and the owners of the Kansas Speedway has won final approval from the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission.

Alerts to lawyer become new twist in the textual revolution

Text messaging: Is there anything it can’t do? Local trial attorney Ed Bernstein sees texting as a way to attract younger consumers. Hmm … hiring a lawyer becomes: “SLIP ANDFELL ON STAREZ. LOLZ!!!!!! NEED U 2 SUE 4 ME!!!!!!!!!!!! :-D”

Casino MonteLago to close in March

Casino MonteLago, the only gaming location inside the upscale but bankrupt Lake Las Vegas, will close next month, burdened by a lack of visitation and the impending shutdown of the Ritz-Carlton Lake Las Vegas in May.

Burger King revamps coffee, eyes menu rehab

CHICAGO – Burger King plans to launch a massive new coffee line as it tries to overhaul its breakfast menu and boost its slumping business.

Simon Properties offers General Growth $10 billion buyout

Even if Simon Property Group’s hostile bid to take over bankrupt rival General Growth Properties goes through, local consumers probably wouldn’t notice many changes inside the local shopping centers the two companies operate, experts said Tuesday.

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