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Tuesday, December 25, 2012 Last Update: 10:00 AM ET

Real and Virtual Firearms Nurture a Marketing Link

The makers of firearms and the producers of violent video games have quietly forged a mutually beneficial marketing relationship.

Magpul, which was a marketing partner in the latest Medal of Honor game, by Electronic Arts, recently did a promotion with the N.R.A.

Magpul, which was a marketing partner in the latest Medal of Honor game, by Electronic Arts, recently did a promotion with the N.R.A.

Mexico Finds Unlikely Allies in Trade Fight

A battle over the North American Free Trade Agreement highlights the interlocking interests between the United States and Mexico.

California Law Tests Company Responses to Carbon Costs

Beginning Jan. 1, under the terms of a groundbreaking law known as AB 32, companies will pay for greenhouse gas emissions.

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7-Eleven Shifts Focus to Healthier Food Options

The convenience store chain turned to fresh foods to offset increased competition from other outlets and declines in cigarette sales.

DealBook

London Stock Exchange Revises Offer for Clearinghouse

Citing the changing regulatory environment, the London Stock Exchange Group said on Monday that it had revised the terms of its takeover proposal for LCH.Clearnet, cutting its offer to 15 euros a share.

DealBook

Judge Takes Aim at Another S.E.C. Settlement

An obscure settlement by I.B.M. over the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act has triggered questions from a federal judge about how much accountability the Securities and Exchange Commission should demand when it resolves a case.

Future of Corporate Tower May Hinge on a New Use

The Sony Building on Madison Avenue is in a neighborhood now seen as too expensive for a corporate headquarters.

Insight & Analysis

Today's Economist

Austerity for Posterity

An economist asks why pro-family voices do not offer more support for public spending to benefit parents and children.

Don't Mistake Investing Folklore for Personalized Advice

All too often, we change our minds about our portfolios because of something we've heard from our uncle or some purported investing expert who may not share our goals.

Green Blog

Food vs. Fuel in 2013

With cellulosic biofuel production almost nonexistent, soybean-based biodiesel and sugar-cane ethanol might have to make up the difference to meet a government quota.

David Pogue’s 12 Days of Gadgets

One offbeat tech gift idea a day — and nothing over $100.

Itineraries
On the Road

More on a Man Who Flew More Than a Million Miles

Last week’s column recounted the story of Tom Stuker, whom United Airlines called its top flier of the year. But some readers were skeptical.

Frequent Flier

Aid for Children, Facilitated by Wings

Caryl Stern is the president of the United States Fund for Unicef, and like it or not, has to fly continually to see the conditions of children in need.

Dressing Up for Success

Some hotels are adding luxuries like fancier sheets or nicer bathrooms as they change management companies and update properties.

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