NYC Cab Drivers Protest Bloomberg's Bill Move
This Monday the Steps of City Hall New York staged the protest of hundred of cab drivers opposing the bill proposed by Mayor Bloomberg in Albany. The bill aims at the allowing livery car drivers to pick up passengers in certain parts of New York City, which is currently only legal for yellow cabs.
Jury convicts hedge fund tipster Jiau in just hours
A jury took only 6-1/2 hours to convict former technology company consultant Winifred Jiau of insider trading charges on Monday after a trial that the panel's forewoman described as leaving her in despair about corruption at some hedge funds.
Wall Street loses appeal on hot news lawsuit
A federal appeals court handed a major defeat to Wall Street banks by ruling that an online news service did not misappropriate their stock research by publishing headlines about analyst upgrades and downgrades.
GPS interference alters LightSquared network plans
LightSquared, a telecom start-up backed by Philip Falcone's hedge fund Harbinger, is caving into demands from GPS providers and changing its plans to build a high-speed wireless network to avoid interference problems with GPS services.
Rambus antitrust trial kicks off against rivals
Microchip heavyweights Micron and Hynix used their combined power to prevent Rambus' superior memory technology from becoming an industry standard, a Rambus lawyer said in court.
Internet body throws open domain names
Good.food, learnto.salsa, glossy.lipstick -- people and companies will be able to set up a website with almost any address by the end of next year if they have a legitimate claim to the domain name and can pay a hefty fee.
RBC looks to U.S. asset management after sale
Royal Bank of Canada will focus on expanding its U.S. asset management business now that it has sold its money-losing U.S. retail banking operations to PNC Financial Services Group Inc for $3.45 billion in cash and stock.
Defense firms see opportunity in cyber attacks
A spate of high-profile online break-ins has given defense firms at the Paris Air Show a new sales pitch: cyber security.
Like LeBron James, Dwight Howard will leave Orlando Magic
Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard, the league's best center, will take his talents elsewhere by next summer and may be coming to your favorite NBA team. Such is the nature of the NBA.
LulzSec, Anonymous ignites global cyberwar to expose governments. Who's next?
LulzSec's influence has been attracting partnerships as the hacker group Anonymous joined forces in a recent announcement. The two groups are now setting eyes to expose global government websites as the hackers have ignited a cyber war campaign.
Analysis: Market tweaks starting to add up for U.S. brokers
The cost of complying with new securities rules is making it harder for small- and mid-sized U.S. brokerages to stay profitable -- and may force more mergers in the sector.
Wal-Mart wins Supreme Court sex-bias ruling
The Supreme Court threw out on Monday a massive class-action sex-discrimination lawsuit against Wal-Mart Stores Inc, the biggest ever such case, in a major victory for the world's largest retailer and for big business in general.
Huawei comes with the first Android 3.2 loaded tablet
Huwai just introduced the first Android 3.2 tablet—the 7-inch MediaPad, in Singapore with CommunicAsia being the launchpad for the device.
ICANN Approves Customized Domain Names
ICANN approved customized domain names, some say the change could be bad for the internet.
Access to New York Post on iPad Limited to App Only
The New York Post is directing users of iPad's Safari internet browser to download the newspaper's app, which costs $1.99 and requires a subscription after a 30-day free trial. The subscription costs $6.99 for one month, $39.99 for six months or $74.99 for one year.
New Jersey Couple Charged In CityTime Payroll Scandal
A husband and wife consulting team accused of helping to siphon more than $460 million as part of the scandal plagued CityTime payroll modernization project may have fled to India, prosecutors said.
Apple deal could buy Nokia time to change: Moody's
Struggling Nokia possibly bought itself more time to change itself through a patent deal with Apple , ratings firm Moody's said on Monday.
Casey Anthony Trial Day 23: Exasperated judge announces quick recess, rebukes lawyers
Judge Belvin Perry announced the Casey Anthony trial will recess to 9 a.m. Tuesday, giving no clear explanation. However, he scolds both defense attorney Jose Baez and prosecutor Jeff Ashton for their “gamesmanship”, which made him so bored.
Investors grow worried about China, Europe: Barclays
Investors are increasingly worried that troubles in the euro zone and China will hurt global economic growth this year, curbing gains in equity and commodity markets, a Barclays Capital survey showed on Monday.
Wall Street ends higher, but weak volume a warning sign
Stocks rose on Monday, as the latest development to reduce Greece's debt helped draw buyers and the S&P 500 touched a key support level, but anemic volume signaled the recent weakness may not be over.
A dating website created only for beautiful people removes 30,000 Ugly users
Beautifulpeople.com, a dating website exclusively for beautiful men and women, is causing an outrage after dropping 30,000 people deemed too ugly.
VIDEO of the Day: A Homeless Writer in Hollywood On His Life and Books
Today's books video is an interview with Carlos, a 21-year-old writer.
Miss U.S.A. vs. Miss America: They're not the same!
Don't confuse the two pageants!
Happy birthday Nicole Kidman: 10 stunning looks from over the years [Pictures]
Today is actress Nicole Kidman's 44th birthday.
New Apple iPad 2 “Now” ad called snobbish
New Apple iPad 2 ad titled “Now” is on air, but some people are bashing the technology giant for being arrogant.
Walmart Evades Class Action, Stocks up
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., is relieved after the US Supreme Court blocked a gigantic class action lawsuit against the retailer from being certified.
2012: End of Days for Glee Brats?!
It's true what they say- 2012 is the end of days...
Europe gives Greece ultimatum: austerity for loans
Euro zone finance ministers gave Greece two weeks from Monday to approve further spending cuts and tax increases in exchange for another 12 billion euros in emergency loans, piling pressure on Athens to get its ragged finances in order.
'Maria the Korean Bride' married 50 times in every State (PHOTOS)
A performance artist Maria Yoon, aka Maria the Korean Bride, married 50 times in every State of the U.S. Her momentary husbands included women, indigenous people, Black Angus, and thoroughbred horse.
'Maria the Korean Bride' married 50 times in every State (PHOTOS)
A performance artist Maria Yoon, aka Maria the Korean Bride, married 50 times in every State of the U.S. Her momentary husbands included women, indigenous people, Black Angus, and thoroughbred horse.
