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Brewing Companies Bankroll Program That Teaches College Kids To Make Beer

New Belgium Brewing Co. is donating $1 million to a Colorado State University program that teaches undergraduates how to brew beer.

Feds Uncover Amazon Marketplace Price-Fixing Scheme

Authorities say the prosecution is the first ever to target online commerce.

Who Buys A $17,000 Apple Watch? Narcissists, For One

It's the one psychological trait that will compel people to buy the uber-expensive -- and sure-to-be-obsolete-in-a-few-years — smartwatch.

Breast Milk Sold Online Is Tainted With Cow’s Milk, Study Says

About 10 percent of breast milk samples ordered online are tainted, according to new research that casts doubt on the legitimacy and safety of a small but growing business.

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Memories Pizza Shop Says It Would Deny Same-Sex Service Under Indiana Religious Freedom Act, Backlash Follows

“If a gay couple came in and wanted us to provide pizzas for their wedding, we would have to say no,” owner Crystal O’Connor said.

Drug Companies Replace Sales Reps In India With Medical Specialists

Major pharmaceutical companies are relying on more sophisticated sales teams to convince doctors to prescribe their medicines.

UnitedHealth Group Inc. Offers To Buy Catamaran For $12.8 Billion

A deal would bring more patients and prescriptions to UnitedHealth, possibly boosting its ability to negotiate drug prices with pharma firms.

Shanghai Design Show Catches Wave Of Growing Chinese Lifestyle Market

High-end design was not common in China until lately, but societal trends are making it popular with the middle class.

Flipkart Seeking $15 Billion Valuation In New $800 Million Private Funding: Report

India's online retail startups are raking in the money while the going is good, as investors want in on one of two players who've achieved scale.

Target Corp. Accelerates Plans To Close Canadian Stores To Mid-April

In January, the retailing giant said its botched launch in Canada meant it would take years to turn a profit.

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Sabbath Safety: Brooklyn Fire Spurs Orthodox Jewish Rush For Smoke Detectors, Fire Safety Info

Shocked by a deadly fire, Orthodox communities are trying to improve safety around the observation of Sabbath laws.

Amazon In Talks To Buy Online Luxury Retailer Net-a-Porter For Its Biggest Acquisition Ever: Report

Acquiring Net-a-Porter would mean a commitment to a segment that Amazon has been eyeing for long.

Apple Smart Packaging Could Set Up iPhones And iPads Before They're Unboxed

Bluetooth or NFC technology could allow users to transmit settings to a purchased device with just a tap.

Kraft Foods Group Inc, H.J. Heinz Company Merger Unlikely To Face Antitrust Hurdles

Some 98 percent of U.S. food cabinets and refrigerators contain at least one product from either Kraft or Heinz.

Apple Watch Gold Edition Shoppers Will Get Twice As Much Time To View The Watch

Here's how to get a 30-minute tryout of a watch you can't afford.

How Apple Stores Will Sell The Apple Watch And Prod Customers To Upgrade iPhones

Apple Store employees will be encouraged to provide fashion advice along with Apple Watch suggestions.

Meet The Pokie: The Dirtiest Snuggie You've Ever Seen

In a new Kickstarter project, two sisters are hoping to bring back the Snuggie but for more intimate purposes.

11 Blockbuster 'Drugs To Watch' In 2015

Each of these 11 drugs is expected to rake in more than $1 billion in sales by 2019 and debuts on the market this year.

North Bonneville Marijuana Shop: Can Legal Weed Save The Small, Pot-Friendly City You’ve Never Heard Of?

North Bonneville, Washington, has never been an economic powerhouse, but the legalized marijuana industry could change everything.

Marijuana Lawsuit In Illinois: Courts Order State To Turn Over Secret Applications For Growing Licenses

Gov. Bruce Rauner, who took over the licensing process from the previous administration, has said the state will comply with the court rulings.

Tag Heuer Embraces Smartwatches Through Partnership With Intel And Google

A traditional Swiss watchmaker hopes to get in on the smartwatch action.

Target Readies $10M Settlement In 2013 Data Breach Case

Between November and December in 2013, information from as many as 40 million credit and debit cards was stolen.

Alibaba Looks To India For E-Commerce Growth

The subcontinent's online shopping startups are seeking huge valuations as they raise billions of dollars.

Novartis Earns Approval For Existing Drug To Treat Rare Blood Cancer In Europe, Boosting It To 'Blockbuster' Potential

The drug will treat a rare form of blood cancer.

Craft Beer Breaks Double-Digit Market Share For The First Time In US

The Brewers Association says craft brewers set a record high for market share in 2014.

Alibaba Founder Jack Ma Demonstrates Payment By Face Recognition At CeBIT Fair: Report

At the CeBIT trade fair in Germany, Alibaba founder Jack Ma said the tech giant is working on payment technology that uses facial recognition.

Salix Pharmaceuticals Ltd: Here's Why Valeant Fought So Hard To Acquire Salix

Valeant will pay $11.1 billion to acquire Salix Pharmaceuticals' stomach disorders medicines.

Apple Inc. To Lure Android Users To iPhone Through Trade-In Program: Report

Retail employees will reportedly determine the value of the device and offer an Apple Store gift card in exchange.

Apple Watch Sets Up Shop In Japanese Luxury Department Store

The Shinjuku boutique is one of three under construction in department stores around the world.

Ikea Shuts Its Online Lifestyle Magazine In Russia, Fearing Violation Of Anti-Gay Law

The Russian law, which was passed in 2013, has received international criticism for banning gay "propaganda."

Mars Inc Set To Open First Chocolate Factory In India

The move is expected to meet growing demand for its Snickers and Galaxy bars.

Fake Apple Watches Surface In China, And That's A Great Thing For Apple Inc.

Proliferation of knockoffs has been a good gauge of demand for the real thing. Galaxy Gear would love to have this problem.

Xiaomi All But Confirms Redmi 2, Mi Pad Launch In India As Invites Go Out For Thursday Event

The Chinese company uses a creative marketing approach in a bid to sell the Redmi 2 and Mi Pad in its second-largest market.

Jeff Bezos More Focused On Amazon Winning In India Than Turning Around In China: Report

The online retailer has committed $2 billion to its operations in India, where it won't face the dominance of China's Alibaba.

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