America Inc. warns of turbulence ahead
Going into Yellen’s important week on Capitol Hill, here are three takeaways from corporate America’s earnings season: Related: Apple accused of stealing employees from battery maker Oil’s impact? The impact…
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No dogs allowed: San Francisco’s pet housing crisis
Michael Harrington, president of Pacific Union Property Management, said that while some landlords may be flexible about allowing small dogs, they know they can always find another tenant without an…
Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz calls out Giuliani for ‘offensive’ Obama comments
He called Giuliani’s remarks “yet another example of the extreme rhetoric that continues to divide our country rather than uniting us in common purpose.” – Most stock quote data provided…
Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz calls out Giuliani for ‘offensive’ Obama comments
He called Giuliani’s remarks “yet another example of the extreme rhetoric that continues to divide our country rather than uniting us in common purpose.” – Most stock quote data provided…
Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz calls out Giuliani for ‘offensive’ Obama comments
He called Giuliani’s remarks “yet another example of the extreme rhetoric that continues to divide our country rather than uniting us in common purpose.” – Most stock quote data provided…
Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz calls out Giuliani for ‘offensive’ Obama comments
He called Giuliani’s remarks “yet another example of the extreme rhetoric that continues to divide our country rather than uniting us in common purpose.” – Most stock quote data provided…
Why flying stinks, and you’re still paying more
Related: Legroomhow the airlines compare Yet while this all seems like a raw deal for the average flier, the airlines say it’s generally for the better. – So keep that…
Why flying stinks, and you’re still paying more
Related: Legroomhow the airlines compare Yet while this all seems like a raw deal for the average flier, the airlines say it’s generally for the better. – So keep that…
Why flying stinks, and you’re still paying more
Related: Legroomhow the airlines compare Yet while this all seems like a raw deal for the average flier, the airlines say it’s generally for the better. – So keep that…
Why flying stinks, and you’re still paying more
Related: Legroomhow the airlines compare Yet while this all seems like a raw deal for the average flier, the airlines say it’s generally for the better. – So keep that…
Why flying stinks, and you’re still paying more
Related: Legroomhow the airlines compare Yet while this all seems like a raw deal for the average flier, the airlines say it’s generally for the better. – So keep that…
Why flying stinks, and you’re still paying more
Related: Legroomhow the airlines compare Yet while this all seems like a raw deal for the average flier, the airlines say it’s generally for the better. – So keep that…
Why flying stinks, and you’re still paying more
Related: Legroomhow the airlines compare Yet while this all seems like a raw deal for the average flier, the airlines say it’s generally for the better. – So keep that…
MSNBC says ‘prime time lineup is solid’
That Daily Beast report also said “two well-placed sources” predicted that Maddow would take Hayes’ slot, and that a search is underway for a new 9 p.m. host. The report…
SIM cards hacked by U.S. and U.K. spies
Shares in the company dropped 7.5% in morning trading in Europe. – Most stock quote data provided by BATS. Market indices are shown in real time, except for the DJIA,…
SIM cards hacked by U.S. and U.K. spies
Shares in the company dropped 7.5% in morning trading in Europe. – Most stock quote data provided by BATS. Market indices are shown in real time, except for the DJIA,…
Bill O’Reilly rips Mother Jones again: ‘Bottom rung of journalism’
The Mother Jones report highlighted several examples of O’Reilly saying he had been in a “war zone” during his coverage of the conflict for CBS News. In fact, everyone with…
YouTube has a new app just for kids
To accommodate toddlers, there’s only minimal text in the graphics heavy design, and kids can speak search terms instead of typing. When a video ends the next will play automatically….
Mother Jones calls for Fox apology over Bill O’Reilly ‘kill zone’ comment
“Like everyone in media today, we are concerned about the safety of our staff. We’d have hoped that statements with this kind of violent tone would not come from a…
Five reasons why Venezuela may be the world’s worst economy
A food crisis: Venezuelans wait for hours in lines outside supermarkets to buy milk, sugar and flour. There are food shortages at grocery stores across the country because the government…
Lenovo slipped ‘Superfish’ malware into laptops
After facing a fierce backlash by customers and computer security experts this week, Lenovo on Thursday acknowledged as much. “User feedback was not positive,” so Lenovo stopped preloading the software…
McDonald’s brings back Chicken Selects
McDonald’s has continued to sell other chicken items, such as Chicken Nuggets, which it has vigorously defended against “rumors” that it contained undesirable ingredients. Most stock quote data provided by…
Walmart ups pay well above minimum wage
President Obama has proposed raising the federal minimum wage to $10.10 an hour, but Republicans in Congress have so far blocked those efforts. But many states have gone ahead and…
Germany rejects Greece’s debt extension request
But its lenders, led by Germany, have demanded Greece stick to the terms. The extension request is due to be debated by eurozone finance ministers at a meeting in Brussels…
Brian Williams steps down from Medal of Honor foundation
At virtually every commencement speech he’s delivered, Williams has made a point to salute veterans and service members in attendance. The most recent instance of him sharing the false story…
Walmart’s other promise to workers: Better schedules
The schedule change came along with the company’s announcement that it will raise pay well above the minimum wage. But a consistent schedule may be just as important for some…
Delta’s 9/11 apology rejected by Emirates
Related: Delta wins best airline title – Most stock quote data provided by BATS. Market indices are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which is delayed by two…
Does the Oscar box office boost actually exist?
“If the movie had no Oscar buzz then it wouldn’t get more theaters,” he said. “Movies still have to be worthy of that additional investment of time and money… studios…
Iconic Vegas casino faces wrecking ball
Other famous entertainers performed at the Riviera during its long history, including Frank Sinatra, who lived in a suite at the hotel as its resident crooner in the 1990s. –…
On your Facebook feed: Your virtual reality experience?
At the time, Zuckerberg said that Facebook would help accelerate Oculus’ plans to make immersive games and environments. “But this is just the start,” Zuckerberg wrote. “After games, we’re going…