PETA Drowning In Backlash For Detroit Water Crisis Veganism Push
The animal-rights group on Friday defended its plan to pay water bills for 10 Detroit families who agree to go vegan.
HBO And CNN: What Are They Worth? Speculation Surrounds Time Warner Inc (TWX) Divisions
Having confidently rejected Rupert Murdoch, Time Warner Inc., which owns HBO and CNN, is getting the rumor-mill treatment.
Comcast Customer Service? Not Terrible But Nonexistent, Call Center Workers Say
The Philly-based cable giant emphasizes upselling over problem-solving, and workers say those who don’t make their metrics pay a steep price.
White Flag Conspiracy Theories: Brooklyn Bridge Mystery Breeds Speculation Amid NYPD Probe
Conspiracy theories abound over two bleached American Flags planted atop the Brooklyn Bridge, but the whodunit has the NYPD stumped.
Cable News Ratings: MH17, Gaza Invasion Coverage Boost CNN, Fox News, But Primetime Still Sluggish
Coverage of the Malaysia Airlines crash and Israeli invasion of Gaza lifted CNN, but Fox News still dominates.
Beyoncé-Jay Z Divorce Rumors: If Power Couple Splits, Whose Brand Would Be The 'Survivor'?
Unsubstantiated rumors say the celebrity power couple may be on the outs, but a PR expert said that both of their brands are "too big to fail."
MH17 Scams: Malaysia Airlines Crash Spawns Facebook, Twitter Fraud; Expect More
In the wake of a plane shot down over eastern Ukraine, fraudsters are already on the prowl.
Comcast Customer Service Rep’s 'Fastest' Internet Claim Raises Questions About Tech Bragging
The now-infamous phone rep who wouldn’t let Ryan Block cancel his Comcast account wasn’t just pushy. He was lying.
Rupert Murdoch's Ownership Bid For Time Warner Inc (TWX) Failed, But Merger Still Possible
Amid consolidation mania, a merger for Time Warner is likely, but not everyone wants to work for Rupert Murdoch.
FCC Net Neutrality Deadline 2014: Comment Period Extended In Wake Of Overwhelming Response
It's not too late to comment on the future of net neutrality: After its website crashed, the FCC extended the online comment period through Friday.
Comcast Cancellation Nightmare Exposes Cable’s Hardline Customer-Retention Tactics
Cable customers may be ready to cut the cord, but companies aren’t ready to let them.
Kate Koenig GoFundMe: Pansexual Pitt Student Crowdfunds College After Rift With Family
After her parents allegedly cut her off, a University of Pittsburgh student launched a GoFundMe campaign to pay for tuition.
Archie Andrews Dead: Comic Hero Shot Saving Gay Friend Kevin Keller
In a decisive statement on gun violence, Archie Comics will kill off its title character -- but there's more to the story.
Costumed Characters NYC: Santa Claus Says Times Square Elmos Should Be Licensed
In a rare July interview, Santa Claus (yes, it’s his real name) said lawmakers need to take costumed panhandlers seriously.
Lupita Nyong’o Vogue Cover 2014 Sales: Looking ‘Really Great’ Despite Source Interlink Closure
Forget Kimye: Single-copy sales of the Lupita Nyong'o cover of Vogue are up despite a major disruption in magazine distribution.
Times Square Costume Characters Raise Legal Issues For NYC, Disney
Lawmakers mull legislation to combat rogue Elmos and Minnies, but copyright and First Amendment questions loom.
Dinesh D’Souza’s ‘America’ Movie Swallowed By Google’s Algorithm?
Dinesh D’Souza’s latest documentary, “America,” is underperforming, and the filmmakers are calling for better search results.
Kickstarter Potato Salad Copycats Chase Zack Danger Brown’s Winning Recipe
Would-be cooks are storming the Kickstarter kitchen after an Ohio man raised more than $52,000 to make potato salad.
SiriusXM Boycott? Sorry, Anthony Cumia Fans: Radio Shock Jocks Are Obsolete
A vociferous boycott effort over Anthony Cumia’s firing is likely to have little effect on satellite-radio company SiriusXM.
Kendall Jones Facebook Photos Zapped, But Dead Animal Images Proliferate
Company says Kendall Jones’ safari images promote poaching of endangered species.
The Best World Cup Drinking Games: France vs. Germany, Brazil vs. Colombia
Kick off your soccer viewing with booze on Friday, as the World Cup 2014 enters the quarter-finals.
Burger King’s Gay Pride Whopper Campaign Is Selling Meat Sandwiches, Not Inclusiveness
The fast-food giant’s viral video was less about inclusion than about selling burgers.
Twitter Spam Lawsuit: Mobile Users Ambushed By Annoying Text Messages, Class Action Says
A class-action lawsuit accuses Twitter of sending illegal texts to recycled phone numbers without the owners’ consent.
‘Exxon Hates America’: Environmentalists Take On Big Oil With Crowdfunding
With a crowdfunding campaign, environmentalists hope to air an anti-Exxon commercial nationally over the holiday weekend.
Atlanta TV Production Peachy As Los Angeles Loses Greater Share Of TV Pilots
Aggressive tax breaks and a diverse terrain have made the southeastern U.S. city a more attractive destination for TV producers.
Facebook Experiment Raises Legal Questions: Could Lawsuit Follow Mood Manipulation Research?
Some users feel violated after learning they were part of a secret study, but a legal challenge would be tricky.
Hobby Lobby SCOTUS Ruling: Who Is Affected? Planned Parenthood, Ruth Bader Ginsburg Warn Of Consequences
The government is likely to subsidize contraceptives, but Justice Ginsberg predicts a wave of religious freedom claims.
Fireworks Injuries Flare Up As Some Accused Of Glorifying Illegal Displays
Despite the worrisome statistics, illegal displays are often touted as tradition.
Rape Culture, #YesAllWomen And Public Policy Challenged By Conservative Women’s Group
A group dubbed “anti-feminist” by its critics is addressing rape culture and public policies to deal with it.
World Cup Popularity In US: Streaming, Twitter, Time Zones And Handsome Players Bolster Soccer Fever
Americans are watching the World Cup in record numbers. Here’s why.
