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- Business
Elliott Contemplating Citgo Bid; Creditor Group Looks at Conoco for Its Own Offer
US EPA’s Plan to Temporarily Expand Higher-Ethanol Gasoline Blend Sales – Insider Insights”
Oil Market and Japanese Yen React Positively to Reports of Israeli Strikes on Iran
Oil Market Reacts: 3% Surge as Israeli Strikes on Iran Rattle Investors
Alaska Airlines Flights Resume: Aircraft System Issue Resolved
- Entrepreneurship
Mastering Influencer Collaboration: 5 Keys for a Successful Marketing Program
COP28: UAE signs deal with Bill Gates’ nuclear company on advanced reactors
SpaceX’s Martian Dream: Inside Elon Musk’s Mars Colonization Strategy
Nippon Life to buy Nichii Holdings for about $1.41 bln – Nikkei
US retailers hope to draw picky Black Friday shoppers to stores
- Technology
Northrop Grumman and SpaceX Forge Alliance for U.S. Spy Satellite System: Exclusive
Boost Your Startup: Amazon Offers Free AI Model Credits, Including Anthropic’s Solutions
The Rise of the Kate Body-Double Conspiracy Theory: Mapping Its Journey Through Social Media
Nvidia Introduces Cutting-Edge Artificial Intelligence Chip
The Pi Factor: Elevating Life’s Adventure and Intrigue
- Economy
IMF Report: Russia to Lead Growth Among Advanced Economies
UK Economy Shows Growth in February: Signs of Recession Receding
US Inflation Surges on Back of Increased Fuel and Housing Expenses
Russia Floods: Orenburg City Under Threat from Unprecedented Water Levels
Analyzing Russia’s Intentions Behind Blaming Ukraine for Concert Attack
- Politics
Abbott Stands Firm: Defending Decision to Send Migrants to New York
Ohio Republican Raises Concerns: Russian Talking Points Heard on House Floor
Rwanda Remembers Genocide: Kagame Laments World’s Lack of Response
US-China Relations Strengthen: Yellen Highlights More Stable Footing
Vermont Office Fire: Man Arrested in Connection with Bernie Sanders Incident
- Finance
Latest Trend: US Salaries Soaring for Fully In-Office Positions
Exclusive: China’s top banks tighten exposure to smaller peers to curb credit risk
Dollar wobbles in thin trading; yen firms
Ukraine received $1.34 bln under World Bank project – finance ministry
Russian central bank says it needs months to make sure CPI falling before rate cuts
- Cryptocurrencies
Hong Kong Poised to Greenlight First Bitcoin ETFs in April, Insider Sources Reveal
Ripple to buy back $285 million of its shares, valuing company at $11 bln – sources
Could-be spot bitcoin ETF issuers start fee fight before approval deadline
S.Korea regulator to take innovation more into account on crypto regulations
Cryptoverse: Bitcoin defies its doubters in 2023
- Lifestyle
Meghan’s Lifestyle Brand Takes Off with Its Premier Product
Female Power: Songwriter Conquers Male Competition in Video Gaming
Ukrainian Amputee’s Survival: The Inspirational Role of His Wife’s Voice
Wendy Williams Expresses Gratitude to Fans for Support Following Dementia and Aphasia Diagnosis
Harmonizing with Nature: Festivals Striving for More Sustainable Rock Experiences
- People
UK’s King Charles urges compassion and care for the environment in times of conflict
In Christmas Day message, pope decries Gaza’s ‘appalling harvest’ of civilian deaths
An ex-FBI official is to be sentenced in the US over work for Russia’s Deripaska
A Ukrainian teen returns to Ukraine after being taken to Russia from occupied Mariupol
Gaza activists on a speaking tour in France were detained, awaiting deportation
Technology
Apple’s upcoming iPad Air 2 is slated for release in October, and the rumors are flying about its new features. More power is a...
Business
Chrysler and General Motors reported that car sales jumped 19% this past September. Ford took a slight dip in sales at 2.7%. Ford reasoned...
Business
Merck KGaA has agreed to purchase Sigma-Aldrich Corp to the tune of $17B in cash, in hopes of expanding the range of chemicals used...
Finance
Alibaba Group, headed by Jack Ma, has asked for a $22B I.P.O. It’s the biggest one ever in the United States, and on the...
Technology
Amazon stepped further into the hardware foray with the introduction of six new devices and/or revamped devices. Among them is the Kindle Voyage, with...
Technology
The pricing for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus is lofty to many of us, but there’s some relief available for many current and...
Technology
Apple’s updated operating system, iOS 8, is here, much to delight of iPhone and iPad owners (and some iPod Touch users)everywhere. iOS enables users...
Technology
With the introduction of the tablet in recent years, now time has been better than to compare tablets and laptops. Some ask if the...
Technology
It’s official. Rockstar Games has announced that Grand Theft Auto V will launch on both the PS4 and Xbox One on November 18. GTA...
Technology
Coinbase, a San Francisco-based Bitcoin wallet and merchant processing platform, is expanding their reach to serve European consumers across 13 countries. This marks the...
Technology
Canon’s got a trio of new Powershots that are poised to capture a chunk of the recently top-selling, high-end point-and-shoot cameras. On the Canon...
Technology
Keeping tabs on your tire pressure couldn’t be easier, thanks to Salutica, a Malaysian manufacturer. The device is called Fobo Tire, and it’s a...
Business
Trump Plaza Casino has officially closed its doors for good. It opened up in 1984 and is situated on the center of the Boardwalk...
Technology
The new Epson PowerLite Pro Cinema LS10000 may make eyebrows rise on home theater owners and projector fans alike. The kick of being the first...
Technology
Microsoft has managed to draw widespread opinions and attention to their Surface ever since it debuted in 2012, but much was left to be...
Technology
The new Apple Watch is making a bold attempt to set the bar for all smart watches. It’s capable of all the abilities of...
Technology
Apple claims to have the technology and know-how to process payments through a wave of a smart phone safely, a process that techies have...
Technology
From first glance, one would guess that the new Motorola Hint is just a hopped-up hearing aid, but it’s not. It’s a Bluetooth headset, but it’s...
Technology
It’s finally happened; you can actually send a beer to your friend through a mobile app. Facebook users are prompted on their News Feed to give...
Technology
For Apple fanatics, the long wait is finally over. The new iPhones are here. They have curved edges and bigger screens, answering a major...
Business
Motorola’s Moto 360 is finally available for purchase, starting at $249. The anticipated Android-Wear watch features a handsome round display that measures 1.56 inches. The screen...
Technology
Samsung announced the release of two versions of the new Galaxy Note 4. One version of the new device features a curved design with...
Politics
Police in Detroit arrested dozens of demonstrators who took part in a nationwide fast-food protest. Hundreds of workers from various fast-food chains, including McDonald’s,...
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Former lead singer for the bands Cobra and Survivor Jimi Jamison died on Sunday. He was 63 years old. He died of a heart...
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Point guard Shannon Brown signed to the Miami Heat on August 27th. This is the eighth team Brown has played for during his career....
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Cleveland Browns receiver Josh Gordon has been suspended for the season for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy. He met with appeals officer Harold...
Business
Uber may have had the veil pulled off of a grand scheme created to snatch driver’s from Lyft, their most popular competitor in the...
Technology
Apple is set to release a bigger version of its iPad, a 12.9-inch version, in 2015. Apple has struggled with declining sales for its...
Technology
Hewlett Packard just announced that it will recall more than 6 million power cords because of their propensity to overheat and potentially cause fires....
Finance
High-yield bond business is piping hot in Australia, based largely upon high demand from wealthy individuals. Two major factors have triggered the high-yield effect....
Technology
A new iPad app is geared to replicate the sense of typing on a manual typewriter. Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks is also an avid...
Technology
Spotify has enabled free streaming for Windows phones. Before the big change, users could only stream through the Spotify app with a monthly subscription,...
Business
Burger King may acquire Canadian coffee and doughnut chain Tim Hortons Inc. Known internationally as Tim Horton’s Café and Baker Shop, it holds the...
Technology
Internet thieves are targeting JP Morgan Chase & Co. customers in an email “phishing” attack. It’s different from other email fraud campaigns in that...
Technology
Researchers from the University of California Riverside Bournes College of Engineering and the University of Michigan have exposed a weakness that they feel may...
Lifestyle
Steven Spielberg is working on making his hit 2002 film “Minority Report” a TV series. The film was based on a short story by...
Technology
Pebbles smart watch users can now track ESPN scores from their wrists. The app that tracks multiple games can be set up to vibrate...
Technology
When the first Lenovo Ideapad Yoga 13 debuted, it was a standout among proven tablets. Its unique hinge that allowed the screen to be...
Business
Netflix’s aim to be the Internet’s HBO is the real deal. The streaming service has announced four new comedy specials to premiere exclusively on...
Business
In response to the potentially damaging accusations of sabotage from Lyft, Uber has turned the tables on their rival, arguing that Lyft has been...
Business
According to CNNMoney, Lyft officials claim that Uber employees have been booking and then cancelling thousands of rides over the last nine months. A...
Business
Google and Apple stand to face more serious consequences than $324.5M would cover. The suit covers damages done to over 60,000 employees and alleges...
Business
A judge recently denied GM’s motion to dismiss a new lawsuit filed by the family of Brooke Melton, a woman from Georgia that died...
Technology
Rio Mobility engineers have created a line of hand cycles and attachable scooter devices that were designed to keep people that use wheelchairs more...
Finance
Lululemon founder Chip Wilson will sell half of his stake in the company to put an end to a potentially brutal clash between himself and...
Business
McDonald’s will likely suffer a noticeable drop in their sales forecast for 2014 after a Chinese TV report exposed workers at a supplier using...
Lifestyle
London has quickly become the best place to meet a millionaire. The capital of England is home to more millionaires than New York and...
Business
BMW has logged its highest SUV profitability since 2011. Much of their success has been attributed to the rising popularity of the X5 model...
Finance
Gannett, which already owns 27 percent of Cars.com, has agreed to buy out the other companies that own the auto-sales website for $1.8 billion....
Business
LinkedIn Corp. will pay approximately $6 million in back overtime and damages to 359 current and former employees, according to Chicago Tribune. Workers in California, Illinois, Nebraska...
Technology
The original “BioShock” game will make it to iOS this summer. It will be available on iPad Air, iPad 4, iPad Mini 2 and iPhones...
Technology
A study at John Hopkins University (JHU) in Baltimore determined that, in the future, a blood test may be able to determine a person’s likelihood to attempt to...
Technology
Twitter just acquired Mitro, a password security firm based in New York. Mitro will join Twitter’s New York location and focus on “geo-related projects,” according...
Technology
Picture an app that enables you to send texts, pictures or a combination of the two to complete strangers. You could fire off texts...
Business
DVD Netflix subscriptions have dipped recently, but international streaming services have exponentially risen in sales in the last quarter. While 391,000 customers dropped their DVD-by-mail plans...
Technology
Amazon’s new Fire Phone is now on sale and is priced to compete with other smartphones. It has a plethora of capabilities, but it...
Lifestyle
City officials are close to finalizing an agreement that would expand New York City’s bike-sharing program. Named Citi Bike because of its sponsor’s name, the program has shown...
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Kevin Love has chosen to forego playing in the FIBA Basketball World Cup in Spain this year largely because his next landing place in...
Politics
The Unites States, Japan and India initiated the week-long war games on Friday, July 25. They are strengthening their naval ties as China appears...
Technology
Driving while drowsy is a deadly problem all over the United States. In an extensive study conducted by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention...
Politics
Speaker John Boehner has issued an ultimatum to President Obama. Boehner proposes for the president to either support reforms to toughen border controls or...
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It’s hard to believe that Ray Allen (UCONN) hit the game-winning shot over Allen Iverson (Georgetown) in the Big East Championship 19 years ago,...
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James Rodriguez is cashing in on his memorable performance in the World Cup. He recently inked a six-year deal with Real Madrid on Tuesday,...
Politics
Former Indonesian National Armed Forces general Prabowo Subianto suffered a loss in Indonesia’s presidential elections, but he looks to appeal the results. He has...
Business
Yahoo has bought Flurry, an analytic firm, to help elevate advertising revenue from smartphones. Reports indicate that Yahoo spent $200-300 million for Flurry, easily...
Technology
Genie Smart Lock is shooting for the stars with battery life. The smart lock company aims to not only enable access to unlock and...
People
“Maverick” star James Garner died at his Los Angeles home on Saturday, July 19. He was 86 years old. The Oklahoma native dropped out...
Technology
Hydro Toys LLC sought to make waves in the water toys industry, as they felt it “lacked innovation,” so they successfully developed a self-sealing and...
Technology
Three students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have patched together a 3D printer that can produce delicious edible ice cream. Kyle Hounsell,...
Business
A planned strike on the Long Island Rail Road was averted Thursday, July 17, according to state officials and union leaders. Workers previously planned...
Technology
Jibo is a desktop robot that is attempting to break new ground as the first family robot. Dr. Cynthia Breazeal, head of the Personal...
People
Nadine Gordimer was a prolific writer who brought to light the struggles and suffering of South Africans under apartheid. She died on Sunday at...
Politics
Rockets continued to be fired from the Gaza Strip despite Israel’s agreement with the Egyptian cease-fire proposal. It was reported that nearly 50 rockets...
Politics
Citigroup has agreed to pay $7B in a deal with the government for misleading investors about the risk levels of mortgage-backed securities sold just before...
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Malala Yousefzai, a 17-year-old girl from Nigeria, has quickly become a voice for the hundreds of young women kidnapped by Boko Haram, an Islamic...
Technology
FishBrain is a new smart phone app on Google Play and the App Store that provides users with statistics from various nearby fishers to...
Politics
Eduard Shevardnadze, a Georgian politician, died at the age of 86 at his home in Tblisi, according to Fox News. He affected many changes...
Technology
The United Kingdom seeks to step up their robotic and autonomous systems (RAS) development to catch up with other countries through a series of...
Technology
Engineers at the University of Illinois at Urbania-Champaign have managed to create a new class of robot, referred to as “bio-bots.” They’re powered by...
Business
According to the Federal Trace Commission (FTC), T-Mobile has been placing hidden charges in phone bills for premium third-party text messaging services. The FTC...
Politics
On Tuesday, July 1, the Russian State Duma, or parliament, passed the first bill requiring that the personal data of all Russians be stored...
Politics
On Tuesday, July 1, Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe lifted the ban on Japanese troops engaging in combat overseas. Abe claims the ban inhibits...
Politics
Rob Ford emerged from rehab Monday, June 30, and vowed to make a stronger commitment to sobriety. Toronto’s 64th and current mayor has four...
Technology
Blackphone is a new Android device that aims to empower its users through high-security measures. It is the product of a partnership between Madrid-based...
Technology
ConnecTV, a social television experience app, will expand its features with its recent acquisition of TweetTV, a TV guidance startup based on analytics. TweetTV helps...
Technology
“Moment” is a new app that exposes a developing problem, smart phone addiction. Not only can it tell users how often they are on their...
Technology
At the Google I/O Keynote, much was said about the Samsung Gear Live and the LG G Watch, but things were very quiet about...
Business
After numerous reports of high beam malfunctions, drivers in China have forced GM to respond and consequently recall nearly 195,000 vehicles. A glitch in...
Technology
Google hopes that Android TV’s simple setup will distinguish it from other streaming video platforms available—namely, Amazon Fire TV and Apple TV. The premise...
Technology
Toyota aims to give all-electric car manufacturer Tesla a run for its money with the all-new, hydrogen cell powered FCV. Toyota claims that the...
Technology
Google hopes to beat Apple to the punch with smart watches. While Apple quickly ramps up its work force to produce and release a...
Politics
An election without a vote is sure to raise some eyebrows, even though it isn’t an uncommon occurrence; even more eyebrows arch when that...
Entrepreneurship
Many people dream of dumping their regular jobs to start their own business. The idea of dropping out of school or quitting their jobs for...
Technology
Asian exporters may be getting a big boost from Apple production in more ways than one. Exports from Taiwan rose less than 2 percent...
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Former Baylor center Isaiah Austin has been diagnosed with a career-ending condition. Genetic testing as preparation for the 2014 NBA Draft revealed that Austin...
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A target has clearly been set upon Lance Armstrong to take the fall for doping in the 1999 Tour de France. With the US...
Politics
Pope Francis had stern words for Italian Mafia members who carry themselves as upstanding religious citizens. In an outdoor mass in Calabria, the pope...
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At least 14 people died in a flood in Bulgaria on Thursday, June 19th. The death toll has slowly risen as searchers find people...
Lifestyle
Air-traffic controllers in France went on a three-day strike Tuesday, which has delivered a major blow to several airlines. The protest was in response...
Technology
Amazon’s brand new smart phone is slated for release July 25th. It’s aptly named the Fire Phone, and it has a few features that...
Business
Macy’s has won a decisive battle in a war that’s been ongoing for two years. New York Supreme Court Justice Jeffrey K. Oing, ruled...
Technology
Window-based all-in-one PC’s have always been less expensive than iMacs, and it seems that this fact won’t change anytime soon. So is the case...
Politics
Riots pitting Buddhists against Muslims led to three deaths and 78 injured people on Sunday. The conflict began after Boda Bala Seda (Buddhist Power...
Technology
WeChat, China’s top mobile messaging application is being used to make hospitals more efficient and help improve patients’ overall visiting experience. Improving hospital...
Lifestyle
A 23-year-old Australian woman was sentenced to six years in jail for feeding her healthy three-year-old daughter cancer drugs in order to procure...
Technology
Amazon revealed its new music streaming service for U.S. customers who are subscribed to Prime. It is pitted directly against the likes of Spotify...
Technology
Korean electronics titan Samsung is taking a big swing at Apple with two new high-end tablet releases. The new pair of tabs features brighter,...
Business
The NCAA has come to a settlement in regards to Electronic Arts using players’ likenesses without paying them. This is big news, because the...
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It’s now official: after months of wading through his options, Knick President, Phil Jackson, makes, some would say, his second biggest move since...
Politics
South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma was released from the hospital Sunday evening after what officials called a routine checkup. Officials said he suffered...
Business
Juanita D. Duggan has been named the American Apparel and Footwear Association’s (AAFA) chief executive officer. She replaces Kevin M. Burke, who left...
Technology
In the short span of four years, cell phone company Xiaomi (Chinese for “small rice”), has built its China-based brand to compete with big...