Food Apocalypse: Honey Bees a catalyst?
With food prices around the world skyrocketing, increasing hunger and in some cases acting as a catalyst for regime changes in the Middle East, there is more to worry about on the horizon.
Gaza flotilla makes Internet splash
They're all a Twitter about the flotilla.
Apple iPhone September launch rumors swirl
Mountains of Apple iPhone rumors are piling up, and the company, as usual, is keeping its mouth shut.
Editorial: Supreme Court Got Violent Video Game Ruling Right
One man's opinion on why the Supreme Court should be applauded for the ruling against California's violent video game law.
BofA $8.5 billion settlement likely faces legal fight
Bank of America Corp's $8.5 billion settlement to clear up its mortgage bond mess isn't a done deal and could be challenged -- if the large number of investors locked out of negotiations decide to organize.
Vulnerabilities found in Google Chrome PC security
Google Inc brags that computers running its recently released Chrome operating system are a lot safer than traditional PCs, partly because user data is stored in the Internet cloud and not on the machine.
News Corp sells Myspace, ending six-year saga
News Corp has sold Myspace for $35 million, a fraction of what it paid for the once-hot social media site even as a new generation of Web-based start-ups is enjoying sky-high valuations.
Top iPhone 5 features that help it beat rival Android smartphones
Apple is facing a lot of pressure this year with Android beating the technology giant in several categories, including the top smartphone spot. However, Apple isn't one to give up easily and expectations are high that with iPhone 5 release Apple will regain its top position in a highly competitive smartphone jungle.
Carver raises $55 million from Goldman, Morgan Stanley, others
Carver Bancorp Inc raised $55 million in new equity capital from institutional investors, including Goldman Sachs , Morgan Stanley , Citigroup Inc and American Express , helping boost the bank's capital levels to meet regulatory requirements.
Google+, love it or skeptical?
Critics share their views on Google's latest social network. Some see a promising future, some are skeptical.
Justin Timberlake, Specific Media Buy Myspace
The man who brought sexy back is the man behind the latest attempt at a Myspace revival.
LSE, TMX abort their merger, leaving both in play
The London Stock Exchange's C$3.6 billion ($3.7 billion) plan to buy its Toronto counterpart collapsed on Wednesday in the face of a competing bid led by Canadian banks, leaving the UK exchange itself vulnerable to takeover.
Goldman to lay off 230 employees in New York
Goldman Sachs Group Inc plans to lay off 230 employees in New York because of economic conditions, according to a state filing on Wednesday.
Wall St posts biggest 3-day surge in three months
Wall Street closed its best three-day run in three months on Wednesday after the Greek parliament approved austerity measures to avoid defaulting on its debt.
Supreme Commander busted for recruiting for phony Army Unit
A man who recruited and charged some 200 Chinese nationals to join a fake U.S. Army Special Forces unit pleaded guilty and has been sentenced to prison Wednesday.
Hitachi to join Toshiba-Sony LCD panel merger
Hitachi Ltd <6501.T> wants to join the ongoing talks between Toshiba Corp <6502.T> and Sony Corp <6758.T> to combine their units that make small and mid-size LCD panels, the Nikkei business daily reported.
Casey Anthony Trial: Young People Grieve Reluctantly, Expert Says
A grief expert told jurors in the Casey Anthony trial on Wednesday that people suffer in different ways and that young people grieve reluctantly.
Can Timberlake Bring SexyBack To MySpace?
If he was able to bring “SexyBack” maybe he’s got a shot at bring MySpace back too.
Wall St gains for third day, but off highs
Wall Street rose on Wednesday after the Greek parliament approved austerity measures to avoid defaulting on its debt, but stocks were off their highs on profit taking after hefty gains this week.
June auto sales seen up slightly
Fewer cars on dealer lots and higher prices -- factors that led to disappointing U.S. auto sales in May -- look to hold June results in check.
Mayor Bloomberg Demands $600 Million From CityTime Contractor
Seeking to gain some control over the imploding scandal scarred CityTime timekeeping project which has billowed into a $700 million problem for taxpayers, Mayor Michael Bloomberg fired off an angry letter to the prime contractor demanding a hefty refund.
News Corp to sell Myspace for $35 million: source
News Corp has agreed to sell social media site Myspace for about $35 million to online advertising company Specific Media, according to a source familiar with the transaction.
Gap to open its first stores in Africa
Clothing retailer Gap Inc will enter Africa this year, as part of an ongoing international push, with plans to open stores in Egypt and Morocco.
United Continental flight attendants pick AFA union
Flight attendants at United Continental Holdings , formed from the merger of United and Continental airlines, have selected the Association of Flight Attendants to bargain for their labor contracts, the AFA union said on Wednesday.
Accused Hacker Ryan Cleary Released on Bail, Diagnosed with Autism
Ryan Cleary was released on a bail, having been diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome while in custody.
Wall Street ends biggest 3-day surge in three months
Wall Street closed its best three-day run in the past three months on Wednesday after the Greek parliament approved austerity measures to avoid defaulting on its debt.
Lockouts: NFL hints at promise, NBA worsens
Observers trying to read the tea leaves in the secret negotiations between players and owners in both the National Basketball Association and the National Football League see signs of talks going in opposite directions today.
Post-Shipwreck LulzSec is Cornered by FBI and Hackers - Leader Sabu Outed
The authorities have intensified their efforts in pursuing the notorious hackers responsible for hacking SONY, the CIA, the US Senate, PBS, FOX, NATO and many more. LulzSec leader Sabu's identity has been suggested by numerous sources.
Wall St ends biggest 3-day surge in three months
Wall Street closed its best three-day run in the past three months on Wednesday after the Greek parliament approved austerity measures to avoid defaulting on its debt.
JPMorgan promotes Urwin to global banking post
JPMorgan Chase & Co promoted Jeff Urwin, a former Bear Stearns & Co banker who became co-head of its North American investment banking business, to a new role heading global investment banking industry groups, capital markets and mergers and acquisitions.