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McDonalds selects trans-fat-free oil McDonalds Corp. has finally selected a new trans-fat-free oil for cooking its famous french fries after years of testing, the fast-food chain said Monday. For contest winners, theres no such thing as a free ride to outer space Since the Internal Revenue Service requires winnings from lottery drawings, TV game shows and other contests to be reported as taxable income, tax experts contend theres no such thing as a free spaceflight. Some contest sponsors provide a check to cover taxes, but that income is also taxable. Free Wi-Fi App Offers Auto-Login at Public Hotspots Devicescape has released the first stable version of its automatic WiFi connection utility for mobile devices. The Devicescape 1.0 client automatically logs in devices -- even devices without browsers, such as VoIP phones -- at thousands of free and commercial WiFi hotspot locations, the company says. McDonalds Selects Trans-Fat-Free Oil McDonalds Corp. has finally selected a new trans-fat-free oil for cooking its famous french fries after years of testing, the fast-food chain said Monday. While it has developed a healthier new oil, the company is still not saying when it will be used... Hundreds wait for free care in La. Hundreds of people still without health insurance in areas hard-hit by Hurricane Katrina lined up before dawn Sunday for the start of a weeklong event offering free medical care. IRS limiting ads on Free File site THERES A WELCOME CHANGE in store for taxpayers who use the Free File program run by the Internal Revenue Service. The IRS said the vendors who provide the Free File service agreed to stop pitching refund anticipation loans and other commercial products, such as insurance or mortgages. Terror-Free Gas May Be Coming to a Street Near You Nations First Terror-Free Gas Station Set to Open in Nebraska, but How Can You Tell Whether Its Really Terror-Free? Free musics pitch off key Idea for ad-supported download site misses launch, loses allure When SpiralFrog announced a deal with a major recording company to offer free, ad-supported music downloads, it made headlines as a bold but natural step, giving the label a share of the fast-growing Internet advertising pie while squeezing out pirates. There are no free rides to outer space Brian Emmetts childhood fantasy came true when he won a free trip to outer space. He was crushed when he had to cancel his reservation after realizing he would have to report the $138,000 galactic joy ride as income and owe $25,000 in taxes. Airport Check-in: Southwest gives free power stations a try at Love Field Dallas Love Field is among the airports featured this week in USA TODAY reporter Roger Yus Airport Check-in column. In his column, Yu writes: Southwest Airlines earlier this month began testing free power stations at Dallas Love Field, its home... | |||