Scott Barbour/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Even with support from the Malaysian government and its longstanding reputation for service, Malaysia Airlines’ future is in question after suffering its second high-profile tragedy this year, experts said. The Read More
Scott Olson/Getty Images(FAIRFIELD, Conn.) — General Electric had a positive second quarter, according to its latest earnings report. The Fairfield, Connecticut-based company announced on Friday that its operating earnings rose 8 percent from the second quarter of Read More
iStock Editorial/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Could energy shots be getting the boot? Indiana-based shot-maker 5-Hour Energy is facing lawsuits in both Oregon and Washington Friday morning, as litigators claim the company exercised deceptive advertising in the sale of Read More
The Plaza Hotel(NEW YORK) — What happens when an iconic hotel meets a classic board game? Plaza-opoly. Debuting later this month, the game features Plaza-inspired instructions, playing cards and themed board spaces. Players can challenge one another to become the Read More
Google(MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.) — Google announced its financial results for the second quarter Thursday, reporting a 22 percent increase for the year at $16 billion. “We are moving forward with great product momentum and are excited to continue providing Read More
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Stocks plunged Thursday following disappointing corporate earnings reports and news of the downed Malaysia Airlines jetliner. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 161 points to 16976.81, just one day after its record close. The Nasdaq Read More
David Becker/Getty Images(REDMOND, Wash.) — The $7 billion honeymoon is over. Ten months after that pricey acquisition of Nokia’s handset business, Microsoft said 12,500 of the 18,000 layoffs will be from the Finnish company it acquired. It is the biggest Read More
Facebook(NEW YORK) — Facebook wants to put you in touch with your favorite celebrity. The social network launched a new app Thursday, called “Mentions,” that is available to actors, musicians and other influencers who have verified pages. More than 800 Read More
Courtesy of Sameera Raziuddin(NEW YORK) — Starbucks prides itself on the personalization opportunities of its drinks, something its customers have really taken to heart. The past few weeks have brought news of coffee enthusiasts taking advantage of the “My Read More
Airbnb(NEW YORK) — When Airbnb unveiled its new logo, netizens went wild trying to pin down what the simple scribble looks like. But the rent-a-room service says the logo — which resembles a pretzel shape or an upside-down heart — is symbolic of Read More
