Taylor Swift donates $50K to a sick fan with leukemia; crowdfunding site GoFundMe changes rules
GoFundMe had raised their limit to $50, 000 when Taylor Swift donated to an 11-year-old fan, Naomi, who is suffering from a leukemia.
Jul 14, 2015 4:41 AM EDT
From 'Minions' to millions: the animated film beats Toy Story 3 for biggest opening weekend
The sequel of the Universal and Illumination Entertainment's Minion movie has made it as the second biggest animated film in the history as it debuted on July 12 earning around $115. 2 million, beating Toy Story 3 in 2010 and next to Shrek the Third in 2007.
The Hyperloop is the closest thing to teleporting and it might soon come to life
Deemed a rather outlandish concept when it was proposed in 2013, the Hyperloop has continued to thrive, propelled by two giant companies that have slowly but steadily acquired investors and are now preparing for possible groundbreaking next year.
NBA Star Injured by iPhone 6 Plus
NBA star developed an injury with sharp pains that lasted for months. Others may be suffering from the same problem allegedly caused by iPhone 6 Plus.
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Another Moon Shot Project: Google Launches Sidewalk Labs, Aims for More Livable Cities
The technology giant has formed a New York based company Sidewalk Labs that will foccus on tackling urban issues including cost of living, transportation, energy usage, pollution, greenspace and more.
Jun 15, 2015 10:12 AM EDT
Best Reason to Stay Holed Up in a Marriot Hotel: Netflix
Marriott and Netflix have agreed to provide Netflix to the hotel chain's in-room television as a freebie to hotel guests with Netflix accounts.
Jun 15, 2015 8:57 AM EDT
Catalia Health Gets $1.25 Million Seed Funding For Its Healthcare Robot
Catalia Health gained $1.25 million in seed funding from investors such as Khosla Ventures to improve its operations on its robotics that will help treat chronic diseases.
Jun 15, 2015 2:12 AM EDT
Virgin Group might be buying Spain’s Yoigo; Richard Branson did it again- Best Boss Ever?
Virgin founder Richard Branson is rumored to buy Spain's Yoigo from Swedish company Telia Sonera. However the Swedish firm has not given official statements regarding selling Yoigo.
Jun 13, 2015 11:28 AM EDT
Brit+Co is first beneficiary of Intel Capital's $125 million diversity fund
Brit+Co confirmed the company raised $20 million from Intel Capital, and as its first acquisition brought user-generated DIY app Snapguide to add more media to its platform.
Jun 12, 2015 8:43 AM EDT
Intel Capital allocates $125 million to fund firms with women and minorities in top roles
Intel Capital, the venture capital arm of the global chip maker- Intel Corp., on Tuesday announced to allocate $125 million fund to back companies with women and minorities in leadership roles. This comes after its pledge in January to spend $300 million over the next five years to promote diversity in the company.
Jun 12, 2015 8:34 AM EDT
New Xprize contest to give out $7 million for mobile apps promoting adult literacy
The new Xprize challenge will award $7 million for mobile apps developers who can best address adult literacy concerns. The competition is jointly presented by the Barbara Bush Foundation and the Dollar General Literacy Foundation.
Jun 10, 2015 4:44 AM EDT
Ellen Pao wants Kleiner Perkins to pay $2.7 million as settlement
Ellen Pao is willing to forgo an appeal for a sum of $2.7 million, which is most likely to prolong this three-year-old case. Pao originally demanded for $16 million as damages but jury ruled against her..
Jun 09, 2015 4:51 AM EDT
Oct 25 NFL Game Will Stream Live on Yahoo sites for FREE
Yahoo and NFL team up to broadcast a free live-streaming on NFL's Oct 25 football game. Great news for NFL fans worldwide as Yahoo and NFL team up for the first time to provide "Free Live-Stream" on the National Football League's regular season game.
Jun 08, 2015 11:42 AM EDT
Drought season coming in fast; Are firefighters ready to face epic fire blazes?
Fire blazes continue to endanger the lives of firefighters each year, that’s why they undergo tough training regularly, including jumping out of an airplane and parachuting into parched bushes as well as other hard exercises that come with the job of being a firefighter.
Jun 08, 2015 10:19 AM EDT
India launches “Khoya Paya”, a website for missing children
India decides to fight kidnapping by launching "Khoya Paya" , a "lost and found" website for missing children.
Jun 07, 2015 10:59 AM EDT
“I have aged 30 years in these last 30 days”: Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook’s COO, mourns husband’s death; Writes a touching, emotional post in Dave’s honor
30 days after her husband Dave’s death, Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg still mourns his passing. Her grief and loss are such that Sheryl says that she has aged “30 years” during the 30-day mourning period.
Jun 05, 2015 2:23 AM EDT
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