Economy

Jobs & Hiring Update 2014: Unemployment Claims Fall to Lowest Point Since 2000

The initial reports on unemployment claims for the week ending Nov. 15 show that less Americans are applying for unemployment benefits.

Julian Assange News: Sweden Court Won't Drop Arrest Warrant for Wikileaks Founder Accused of Rape, Sexual Misconduct

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange's attempt to squash the warrant for his arrest was rejected by a Swedish appellate court Thursday. The decision means Assange will likely continue to be confined to the Ecuadorian Embassy in London, where the 43-year-old has been living since 2012 when the South American nation granted him asylum.

Golden Lady Chooses 'Wrecking Ball' Singer Miley Cyrus for Topless Tights Campaign Because Young Girls 'Adore Her' [Video]

Miley Cyrus has proved time and time again that she has no problem stripping down in front of a camera. However, this time she's doing it for a new ad campaign for Golden Lady, where she is seen flaunting Italian-made tights, and leaving little to the imagination.

Sprint Layoffs: CEO Claure Drops Major Execs, Sets Focus on Latino Market

In his first months as the new CEO of Sprint, Latin American entrepreneur and billion-dollar Bolivian wunderkind Marcelo Claure has already taken major action to turn the foundering wireless company around. This included some major layoffs in the company.

Black Friday Deals 2014: Kohl's Releases Black Friday Deals and Sales

Department store Kohl's announces its Black Friday deals, of which some will be available online on Monday before Thanksgiving.

Dow Jones Stock Market Report: US Stocks See Little Change Wednesday

U.S. stocks were little changed this Wednesday following record closing highs for both the Dow and S&P 500.

Best Mini SUV Black Friday and Holiday Deals

Mini SUVs are good on gas and safe The nation is getting colder and the roads are starting to get messy. That means harder travels for those looking to get around the country by car.

WhatsApp Adds Snowden-Approved Encryption Techniques to Keep User Messages Safe

WhatsApp conversations are going to be more secure and encrypted thanks to new techniques developed from Open Whisper Systems.

Gay Rights Movement and Facts: American Airlines, General Motors, Starbucks and More Companies Rated High for LGBT Stances

A record 366 businesses this year earned a top score in the Corporate Equality Index, which judges their stance on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender equality, the Human Rights Campaign announced.

Twitter Now Lets Users Go Back in History to Search for Old Tweets Starting From 2006

Twitter has been around for a long time. Those who are new to Twitter and those who have been around since 2006 know that the 140 character micro-blogging site is apparently here to stay.

Airline Travel: JetBlue Airlines to Introduce New Fees, Cut Legroom in Flights Starting in 2015

JetBlue, the New York-based airline that has long stayed away from unpopular cost-cutting measures used among other carriers, is "breaking hearts" by implementing baggage fees and cutting legroom.

Uber Car Service Investigating Senior Executive for Tracking a BuzzFeed Reporter

Ride-sharing service Uber reported Tuesday that it is investigating one of its top executives for tracking a BuzzFeed News reporter without her knowledge or permission -- an outright violation of the transit company's privacy policy.

Louisiana Senate Race Update 2014: Keystone XL Pipeline Vote Expected as Mary Landrieu Seeks 60th Voter

The U.S. Senate has been debating on the Keystone XL pipeline legislation following a vote push by Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La. Landrieu has insisted the recent effort to vote on the bill is not political as she faces a runoff election following the midterm Election Day.

Cheap Gas Prices: Thanksgiving 2014 to Bring Cheapest Gas Since 2009, But Costs Are Still High in Western States

Gas prices will be the cheapest they have been for Thanksgiving since 2009 according to AAA research.

Honda Accord Cars Online Review: 2015 Honda Accord EX vs. 2014 Honda Accord Sport

Which sedan wins the battle? The Honda Accord has long been one of America's favorite family sedans. It's a no frills car with plenty of room for a family or just for an individual and his or her possessions.

Japan Recession 2014: Will the Financial Woes of the World's Third Largest Economy's Affect the US?

Japan has money problems. After an unexpected shrink for the second consecutive quarter, Japan, the world's third largest economy, is now in a recession.

Home Builders' Confidence Rebounds, But Real Estate Sales in Housing Market Continue to Lag in Growth

According to the National Association of Home Builders and Wells Fargo, confidence among home builders rebounded this month, rising four points to 58, reaching close to its highest level in nine years.

Senior Executive for Uber Car Service App Calls for $1M Investigation Into Media 'Out of Frustration'

A senior executive with the ride-sharing service Uber suggested that the company use $1 million of its own funds to hire a team of researchers to "dig up dirt" on media figures who criticize their business, according to a BuzzFeed report.

1 Million Metric Ton Chocolate Shortage Expected for 2020, Global Production Already Down Up to 40 Percent

Chocolate lovers, some bad news could be in your future as there may be a chocolate shortage due to over consumption, two of the largest chocolate manufacturers said.

iPhone Accessories Black Friday Shopping Sales: Smartphone Cases On Sale for Black Friday

As Black Friday Approaches Retailers Seriously Discount iPhone Cases. These days being the guy who has everything mostly means you have an iPhone, but this might also mean that you are really easy to shop for.
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