Money Minute: Death, Taxes and Beer

BusinessMoney Minute: Death, Taxes and BeerMoney Minute: Death, Taxes and BeerThe Associated PressToday's high gas prices could cut auto deaths by nearly a third. The AP's Mark Hamrick reports on that and the rest of Friday's top business headlines. (July 11)AP Money MinuteToday's high gas prices could cut auto deaths by nearly a third. A new study from researchers at the University of Alabama and Harvard Medical School found that for every 10 percent increase in gas prices there was a 2.3 percent decline in auto deaths. For drivers ages 15 to 17 the decline was 6 percent and for ages 18 to 21 it was 3.2 percent.---------------------------The IRS has sent out the last of the economic stimulus checks for people who filed tax returns before April 15. But it's not too late for those who haven't yet filed returns. The agency will continue issuing checks for much of the year and is urging Social Security recipients and veterans to file returns so they can qualify for checks.--------------------------------- -----After weeks of public bickering, Anheuser-Busch is likely to accept a sweetened buyout offer from the Belgian-based brewer InBev. The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal both cite unnamed sources in reports that the talks have become friendly and a deal could come as early as this weekend.I'm Mark Hamrick with AP Money Minute(****END****)