The $160,000 gift bag
Hair follicle stimulant: Value: $1,200 A receding hairline can be an actor’s worst nightmare, so thankfully, the gift bag includes a product that stimulates hair growth with “polypeptide-enriched media and…
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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…
Female investors often beat men
Women are also less likely to engage in risky day trading or put their retirement funds entirely in stocks, according to Fidelity’s data. They diversify their portfolios better across stocks,…
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…
How to spend $300k on dinner like Vice’s Shane Smith
The prices of entrées on the menu range from $36 (Rosemary-Lime Roasted Chicken) to $85 (Filet Mignon). Taking an average of all of the choices comes to just over $51…
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…
New fonts, new features for The New York Times Magazine
The changes were previewed at a shimmering party at the Rainbow Room atop Rockefeller Center on Wednesday night. Times Magazine publisher Andy Wright called it “the most influential magazine in…
Apple accused of stealing employees from battery maker
Related: Top hedge fund dumps Apple A123 claims that Apple has so far poached five high-tech PhD and engineering employees. All but one of those employees left A123 and began…
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…
Power Broker in Greek Debt Crisis Could Be the E.C.B.
FRANKFURT — As Athens and Brussels engage in a showdown over Greek debt, the ultimate power broker may reside in neither of those European capitals. Instead, the outcome may largely…
Fed Officials Sound Cautious Note on Raising Interest Rates
WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve is not sounding as if it is ready to raise its benchmark interest rate in June. Fed officials at their most recent policy-making meeting in…
UPS Illegally Shipped 136 Million Contraband Cigarettes In New York, Says New Lawsuit
A new multimillion-dollar federal lawsuit alleges that UPS unlawfully shipped almost 700,000 cartons of untaxed cigarettes in New York, undercutting anti-smoking efforts and depriving the state of millions of dollars…
Greece to Propose Compromise on E.U. Bailout
ATHENS — Greek officials are planning to submit a proposal to eurozone finance ministers for breaking the impasse in debt negotiations between the new government in Athens and Greece’s European…
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…
Swiss Prosecutors Search Offices of HSBC Unit
The Geneva prosecutor’s office said in a statement on Wednesday that it had opened a criminal inquiry into possible aggravated money laundering against HSBC Private Bank (Suisse), but it did…
Personal training without the hefty price tag
McCall advised capping the group size at eight. “Anything higher and it becomes hard for a trainer to monitor and have one-on-one connections.” Related: How the 1% stay fit –…
Stocks: Robert Shiller is buying Europe
In fact, he’s betting on Italy and Spain by investing in indexes that track those country’s stock markets. Related: Clock ticking, Greece may ask for more time – Related: 7…
Swiss Prosecutors Launch Money Laundering Investigation Of HSBC Subsidiary, Search Bank’s Offices
Geneva prosecutors searched the premises of HSBC’s Swiss subsidiary on Wednesday after launching a money-laundering investigation over a report that the bank helped hide millions of dollars for drug traffickers,…
Brian Williams’ daughter addresses controversy: “I can’t wait until he’s back on TV”
Williams’ mother was in the audience for Wednesday’s event. “My dad has always been there for us 100% of the time, even sometimes before we knew we needed him,” Williams…
Muhammad Ali signs deal with Under Armour
“Ali is one of the most recognized and celebrated figures of all time,” Under Armour noted. – Most stock quote data provided by BATS. Market indices are shown in real…
CNN/ORC poll: 52% say Brian Williams should be allowed back on ‘NBC Nightly News’
The network has declined to comment, citing the fact that the investigation is ongoing. In the meantime, Williams has become a punchline in some quarters — on NBC’s “Saturday Night…
America’s oil glut problem: How to move it safely
That means more than 10% of the nation’s crude would get to market on a train. One big concern is that the tanks used to carry oil aren’t strong enough…
The 2 reasons I’m dumping Amazon stock
These folks walk between seven and 15 miles per day, and given picking quotas, those are by no means walks in the park. Employees’ productivity is tracked using handheld devices,…
Uber looks to bank an additional $1 billion
“It feels more like Uber’s history of wanting to not just beat the competition but leave it in an alley for dead,” said Hamadeh. – Most stock quote data provided…
Chinese New Year 2015: Traditional gifts go digital
Experts say the digital hongbao features have caught on in part because they’re fun. In Alibaba’s network, users can play lottery games that pay out cash or coupons that can…
Delta CEO apologizes for 9/11 comment
Delta (DAL) apologized Wednesday for CEO Richard Anderson’s remarks, which he made on CNN’s “Quest Means Business.” “He didn’t mean to suggest the gulf carriers or their governments are linked…
The eurozone is broken. Will Greece pay the price?
But the fiscal requirements are too stringent for any of the above to work. Eighty years ago we learned from John Maynard Keynes that you don’t fight recession with fiscal…
HSBC offices raided over money laundering allegations
HSBC told ICIJ that it was making tax evasion and money laundering more difficult for its clients. “We acknowledge that the compliance culture and standards of due diligence in HSBC’s…