Oil prices up as traders mull outcome of OPEC meeting on Friday
U.S. oil futures nudged a bit higher Tuesday as traders anticipate the outcome of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries’ (OPEC) meeting on Friday.
Dec 02, 2015 9:57 PM EST
Chinese shoppers spend $55 million on sales events from Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday
Though Black Friday and Cyber Monday are from the United States, $55 million of the sales come from Chinese buyers through online transactions.
Switzerland sentences the "Edward Snowden of Tax Evasion" to 5 years in prison
After a six year investigation by the Swiss authorities, Herve Falciani was sentence to five years imprisonment for corporate espionage.
Apple Store's new products are opening up the kitchen for automation
The Apple Store is selling products that are helping consumers improve or automate certain tasks like drinking water or sous-vide cooking.
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Washed Ashore, an Oregon NGO, takes advantage of too much plastic in the ocean - You can too
The Washed Ashore Project is a nonprofit organization in Oregon that is trying to raise awareness of the increasing problem of plastic in the world's oceans. The sculptures they create are made from plastic found in the ocean, showing visitors how much is in the ocean and encouraging them to help reduce their plastic consumption.
Dec 02, 2015 9:23 AM EST
Nokia's OZO is the Finnish Company's 8 Camera Step into the Virtual Reality Market
Nokia Technologies has announced that it will start selling its OZO virtual reality camera in Q1 2016.
Dec 02, 2015 8:42 AM EST
Vintage Electric comes out with its more efficient and powerful e-bike, the 2016 Tracker
Vintage Electric just released an update to their old E-Tracker e-bike, giving some poweful upgrades to the battery and motor as well as some updates to their 1990's style design.
Dec 02, 2015 8:37 AM EST
UN, UNICEF report hidden epidemic of HIV among young gay dating app users in Asia-Pacific
The United Nations and UNICEF have collaborated on a report that exposes the increase in HIV among young gay men that use mobile dating apps for casual sex.
Dec 02, 2015 8:32 AM EST
Government Development Bank's $72 billion in debt is making Puerto Rico possibly America's Greece
Puerto Rico's Government Development Bank is struggling to manage $72 billion in debt, the majority of which is from its own making. The first payment of $355 million of the general obligation debt is due December 1, but the country seems that it will have to default on that payment and subsequent payments. The debt was created from excessive lending and now the governor has asked the help of the US government to allow the country to file Chapter Nine bankruptcy.
Dec 02, 2015 8:29 AM EST
Coca-Cola ad in Mexico attacked for insensitivity to indigenous rights and health
A new Coca-Cola ad in Mexico has been taken down due to massive criticism that its depicts local indigenous groups poorly while also encouraging poor health.
Dec 02, 2015 5:32 AM EST
7-Eleven in Asia: the HQ of Snacks and Unique Services
7-Eleven stores in the Asian market provide unique products and services to their customers unlike the originals in the US.
Dec 02, 2015 5:20 AM EST
Egyptian Oil declines, imports increase
Egypt’s oil exports is in a steady decline amid growing domestic demand and increasing local production, while imports are steadily increasing.
Dec 02, 2015 5:07 AM EST
Faulty component, inadequate crew response major factors for AirAsia A320 plane crash December last year
Indonesian officials said Tuesday that faulty rudder and inadequate response from the crew are the major reasons for the crash of the Indonesian AirAsia A320 on December 28 last year, killing 162 people on board.
Dec 02, 2015 5:02 AM EST
APEC summit expected to bring economic development to Philippines' Mindanao
The Apec Summit 2015 held in the Philippines is expected to boost economic activities in the country’s southern region of Mindanao.
Dec 02, 2015 4:58 AM EST
Alibaba's stock decline despite acquisition spree is due to its traditional business strategy, says Forbes
China’s Alibaba has been acquiring companies for the past two years, but it is a wonder why its stock prices are continuously declining. Experts blame its strategy and China’s economic slowdown.
Dec 02, 2015 4:55 AM EST
AT&T to increase grandfathered unlimited plans price to $35 from $30 on February 2016
AT&T increased the price for its unlimited data plans to $35 from $30 a month, the first hike since seven years.
Dec 02, 2015 4:53 AM EST
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