TaskRabbit raises $17.8M to hop into more cities
Task outsourcing startup TaskRabbit has closed a new $17.8 million round of funding, the company announced today.
JumpTime Adds Media Exec Elizabeth Osder
JumpTime, a Los-Angeles based technology company, has hired media veteran Elizabeth Osder as SVP of Strategy & Business Development.
Occupy Baltimore evicted, US western ports normal
Police in Baltimore evicted anti-Wall Street protesters on Tuesday and operations returned to normal at West Coast ports a day after a series of marches that disrupted operations at several terminals.
U.S. PV solar installations soar 40 percent in 3rd quarter
U.S. solar installations soared nearly 40 percent in the third quarter and are likely to be even higher in the current period, though 2011 overall will lag expectations slightly due to a decline in state incentives.
Biggest Loser plunges on night loaded with season lows
On an evening that was marked by depressed ratings, the season finale of NBC's The Biggest Loser shed a considerable amount of viewers Tuesday night to reach a low for fall finales.
Paramount set to grab global box office crown
This is the second in TheWrap's series of Studio Report Cards.PARAMOUNT:Grade: A-
Mavericks trade away Fernandez, Brewers to Nuggets
The NBA champion Dallas Mavericks continued their roster changes on Tuesday by trading away Spanish guard Rudy Fernandez and forward Corey Brewer to the Denver Nuggets.
Coca-Cola buying stake in Saudi drink company
Coca-Cola Co (KO.N) is buying a stake in Saudi Arabia-based beverage company Aujan Industries for $980 million in what is seen as a bid to catch up with rival PepsiCo Inc (PEP.N) in the Middle East.
AOL TV gets HuffPost makeover
AOL TV has been rebranded as HuffPost TV.
George Clooney Starring in Prop 8 Play From Dustin Lance Black
George Clooney isn't exactly synonymous with theater, but for one night, he'll be the biggest star on stage in Los Angeles.
Insight: MF Global puts harsh light on self-regulation
Two weeks after MF Global's collapse, officials from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission briefed Senate staff on the brokerage firm's final days. When asked about reports that the brokerage firm had written checks that bounced when customers tried to cash them, the regulators had an admission that surprised the room: they didn't know about the bad checks.
The Help tops list of SAG film nominees
The actors of civil rights drama The Help topped Screen Actors Guild Award nominations on Wednesday with four nods including best film cast, leading a list of nominees that saw many surprises in Hollywood's current awards season.
Lindsay Lohan makes good progress on probation
Actress Lindsay Lohan, who is on probation for drunk driving and theft convictions, pleased a judge for a change on Wednesday by completing her court-ordered community service and therapy sessions on time.
Roger Corman, Hollywood Rebel
At this time of year Hollywood brings out big-budget movies like Mission: Impossible with Tom Cruise and the new Sherlock Holmes film starring Robert Downey, Jr.
Los Angeles Times editor to step down this month
Los Angeles Times editor Russ Stanton will step down this month and be replaced by the managing editor for news, the newspaper said on Tuesday.
Austerity should not be done too fast: IMF
The International Monetary Fund's chief economist cautioned on Wednesday against imposing tough austerity measures too quickly and instead favors a longer process as countries around the world grapple with high debt levels.
CEOs' view of economy little changed-Roundtable
U.S. chief executives' view of the economy was little changed in the fourth quarter, though they are growing concerned about the risk of inflation in raw material prices, according to a survey released on Wednesday.
Telefonica cuts dividend target to focus on debt
Spain's Telefonica SA trimmed its planned 2012 dividend on Wednesday in a move to keep its debt under control as the telecoms group battles sluggish economic growth in its home market and uncertainty in Europe.
Manufacturing can thrive but struggles for respect
On a quiet stretch of the waterfront here, about a mile from Boston's main tourist sites, a Gillette factory hums along 24 hours a day making an unlikely commodity: top-of-the-line razors.
T-Mobile USA to aim Nokia phone at first-timers
T-Mobile USA, the No. 4 U.S. mobile service, plans to market the Lumia 710 phone from Nokia to first-time smartphone buyers as the two companies push to recoup market share losses of recent years.
Aerospace 2012 sales seen slowing
An eight-year growth spurt for the U.S. aerospace industry appears set to end in 2012, the industry's chief trade group said Wednesday.
RIM investors fear more bad news on QNX
Research In Motion has already doled out a big helping of bad news ahead of its financial results on Thursday, but surprises could still await investors hungry for details about what many see as a new, make-or-break BlackBerry.
Euro zone anxiety sparks selloff in risky assets
Stocks fell on Wednesday as weak commodity prices sparked a selloff in the energy and materials sectors and as a falling euro and high Italian bond yields kept Europe's debt crisis in focus.
Red Wings cruise past struggling Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins were no match for goaltender Jimmy Howard and Detroit as the Red Wings cruised to a 4-1 road victory on Tuesday.
Jackson daughter in film role, gives rare interview
Michael Jackson's daughter Paris gave a rare televised interview this week, during which she discussed life with her late father and a budding acting career.
Household debt swells to record high
The debt burden on Canadian households rose to a record high in the third quarter as mortgage and consumer credit increased but the net worth of households fell, Statistics Canada said on Tuesday.
Even market rocket scientists find euro crisis a challenge
Political turmoil in the euro zone is undermining the ability of computer-driven trading systems to cope with volatile market sentiment, challenging the rocket scientists who create them to seek new ways to guarantee returns.
Groupon drops 4.5 percent as top underwriter lukewarm
Groupon Inc shares dropped on Wednesday after the top underwriter on the company's recent initial public offering started research coverage with a luke-warm report.
Canada energy regulator lax on pipelines: watchdog
Canada's energy regulator has failed to make adequate checks to ensure pipeline operators fix safety problems uncovered at their facilities and keep emergency procedures up to date, the country's Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development said on Tuesday.
Facebook launches tool to report suicidal behavior
Facebook launched a new suicide prevention tool on Tuesday, giving users a direct link to an online chat with counselors who can help, the company said.