Huffington Post launching political satire show
Episodes will be live streamed on the Huffington Post’s front page and viewers will also be able to watch segments on demand. The show will premiere on March 27 at…
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Snapchat eyes $19 billion valuation
That’s the same as several other startup darlings: Airbnb, Dropbox and Indian firm Flipkart. – Most stock quote data provided by BATS. Market indices are shown in real time, except…
Truck drivers are big losers in port dispute
The longshore union and management have been in talks since May. Management accuses the union of engaging in a deliberate slowdown unloading the cargo since November. The union denies it’s…
Inside the world of Apple’s design guru Jony Ive
* What does he really think about Walter Isaacson’s 2011 bio of Steve Jobs? “My regard couldn’t be any lower.” – Most stock quote data provided by BATS. Market indices…
Hate the weather forecast? China blames Russia
The ruble has plunged in recent months due to the one-two punch of a sharp decline oil prices and economic sanctions by the West. With Russia’s economy expected to shrink…
7 reasons Grexit wouldn’t be a total disaster
Related: How Greece could accidentally stumble out of the euro 3. No fear of domino effect: Greece looks gloomy, but Portugal, Italy and Spain, the other “troubled” eurozone countries, are…
Shinzo Abe to Japan, Inc.: Raise wages or else!
With prices on the upswing, it stands to reason that workers have an extra bargaining chip to use against management. That theory is now being put to the test as…
Apple said to be redesigning stores
Related: Five things Steve Jobs said Apple would never do, but is doing now – Most stock quote data provided by BATS. Market indices are shown in real time, except…
European car sales recovery picks up pace
“Our optimism about this early sign of recovery must be tempered with caution, given the economic uncertainties still facing many countries,” said ACEA president Carlos Ghosn earlier this month. Ghosn…
Samsung and LG go to war over 4 damaged washing machines
LG responded by publishing closed-circuit television footage of the incident it had gotten from German authorities. The LG video runs nearly nine minutes, and includes several slow-motion shots of Jo…
Qatar Airways CEO calls charges of sexism ‘bulls—‘
Most stock quote data provided by BATS. Market indices are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which is delayed by two minutes. All times are ET. Disclaimer. Morningstar:…
Warren Buffett picks up stake in Murdoch’s 21st Century Fox
Most stock quote data provided by BATS. Market indices are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which is delayed by two minutes. All times are ET. Disclaimer. Morningstar:…
Ernie Banks’ family, caretaker embroiled in estate dispute
Banks family attorney Mark Bogen said Banks’ agent, Regina Rice, had the octogenarian sign a new will three months before his death. “Our family thought that Ms. Rice was helping…
Cheap oil killed this CEO’s $14 million job
A slew of energy companies have also announced major layoffs, including Halliburton (HAL), Weatherford International (WFT) and Schlumberger (SLB). The Transocean shakeup makes Newman one of the highest-profile CEOs to…
Pope Francis has arrived…as a “plush doll”
The idea for Bleacher Creatures struck Hoffman four year ago, at a baseball game with his kids. “I wanted to buy them toys at the ballpark, but there weren’t many…
Live from New York, ‘SNL 40’ brings huge ratings for NBC
The big ratings for “SNL 40” are even more impressive when considering that viewers had plenty to choose from on Sunday night. The special had to compete with AMC’s ratings…
Greece fights for its place, but Europe plays a hardball
But Europe is standing firm: Greece must honor the terms of the package, before it can talk about ways to ease the burden and boost growth. Related: Will China or…
LG’s new smartwatch: more Patek Philippe, less Pebble
This could just be the beginning of a new wavemaybe smart pocket watches are next. – Most stock quote data provided by BATS. Market indices are shown in real time,…
CBS preparing ’60 Minutes’ tribute to Bob Simon
Kroft, at the end of Sunday’s broadcast, acknowledged Simon’s 19 years of contributions to “60 Minutes,” totaling more than 200 stories. – Most stock quote data provided by BATS. Market…
China tourists rename top U.K. landmarks
Related: Driverless cars debut on U.K. roads – Most stock quote data provided by BATS. Market indices are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which is delayed by…
Alibaba’s Jack Ma: 2014 was nothing special
It is true that Alibaba faces a tough path following its IPO, with greater scrutiny from investors and regulators. The company posted lower-than-expected sales in its most recent quarter. And…
Japan’s recession is over, but Abenomics remains in jeapordy
Abe, who has staked his reputation on economic progress, won re-election in snap elections held in December. – Most stock quote data provided by BATS. Market indices are shown in…
Billionaire Nutella founder Michele Ferrero dies
It now produces tons upon tons of Nutellaevery year, an amount that weighs as much as the Empire State Building. – Most stock quote data provided by BATS. Market indices…
‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ finds love with record box office weekend
The sexy film starring Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan also had a huge Valentine’s Day with it bringing in $36.7 million on Saturday alone. – Most stock quote data provided…
Lawyer Helping Chicago Little League Team Jackie Robinson West After Title Is Stripped
CHICAGO (AP) — A day after Little League International stripped Chicago’s Jackie Robinson West of its national championship, team officials announced they’ve hired a high-profile attorney to conduct an investigation…
1-800-Flowers must avoid Valentine’s Day massacre
He noted that 1-800-Flowers “was proud of its efforts to help customers deliver smiles during the Valentine holiday, despite the challenging weather” and added that the company did plan for…
Economic reality forces Greece back to the table
Tsipras has promised voters he would not ask for an extension to the current loan package. The 240 billion euros bailout kept Greece in the euro but forced it to…
You’ll never believe these dating services
A dating site for the unconventionally attractive, Ugly Schmucks lets you search other unfortunate-looking people for freebut to send and receive messages, you need a subscription (as low as $8.33…
Tulips are the new roses
“People are looking to get something extravagant and gorgeous, but as a whole, people are still trying to be conservative. When buying tulips versus roses you can find that bargain,”…
Caterpillar CEO: China’s slowdown is a positive
“We have to be there,” he said. Related: Pollution is driving foreign execs out of China Oil pain hits Big Cat: Caterpillar is also grappling with the dramatic decline in…