Fake ATM Card Readers And Keypads Help Thieves Steal Info
Thieves are able to use fake card scanners and cameras to record bank card data, and have been stealing profusely.
Measles Spreads In Massachusetts, While Rise In Cases Nationwide Costs Local Authorities A Lot Of Money
Controlling the spread of measles in the U.S. can cost millions every year.
Why Should Egyptians Worry About The Ukraine?
Ukraine is the fifth-largest grain exporter worldwide, which means economists and politicians are keeping an eye on Egypt -- the world's largest importer.
Goldman Sachs (GS) Spends $50M To Help Women Entrepreneurs In Developing Countries
The firm said it will add millions to its project focused on helping women entrepreneurs in the developing world.
Maria Contreras-Sweet Could Soon Lead The SBA: Here's What She's Getting Into
The Senate will meet Wed. to discuss the nomination of California-based Maria Contreras-Sweet as head of the Small Business Association.
After Years Promoting Russian Trade, Geopolitics Could Cause Problems For Caterpillar
For more than a decade Caterpillar has made big bets on Russian trade, but growth could be at risk if the United States imposes sanctions.
Mara Group’s Ashish Thakkar On What Investors Get Wrong About Africa
“People need to understand that we are 54 countries. There are 54 different mindsets..." he said.
Five Cool Things That Came From $1 Billion Of Kickstarter Pledges
The crowdfunding platform Kickstarter announced that more than $1 billion has been raised for its wide variety of weird and wonderful projects.
Businesses That Copy Oscar Dresses Face Counterfeiting From Chinese Websites
Knockoffs of red carpet gowns are totally legal, but now in an ironic (or fitting) twist, the copycats are being copycatted.
Food Or Crude? The Debate Raging Across The Canadian Rail Industry
A railway backlog is causing problems for Canadian farmers looking to export a record grain harvest, and they’re blaming the railway companies.
Five Things To Know About The World’s Largest Shipping Company: Maersk Cautiously Optimistic About Global Outlook
A.P. Moller- Maersk is one of the world’s largest shipping companies, and they’ve got a lot on their plate.
The Best And Worst Cities To Save Money In America
The cliché is true: Saving is hard. But the difficulty level depends on where you live.
Western Countries Redirect Uganda Aid After President Signs Anti-Gay Law, Ugandan Currency Plummets
Norway, Denmark and the Netherlands are just a few countries rethinking their aid to Uganda after its president signed a law persecuting homosexuality.
Massachusetts Trader Joe’s May Be Linked To Measles Case
Two people have contracted measles in Framingham, and Massachusetts health officials say Trader Joe’s customers may have been at risk.
Bayer CropScience Sequencing Wheat Genome To Make Tougher Crops
Bayer CropScience Ltd. is working on a stronger, better type of wheat, while others are focusing on soybean and corn.
BRICS Are Making Their Own Development Bank, But It's Not Going To Be Simple
In 2013, Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa announced a plan to create a development bank, but progress has been slow.
Who Makes Those Oscar Envelopes? See How The Process Unfolds
The Academy Award envelopes used to be plain, white and unremarkable -- until Marc Friedland had a $10,000 idea.
Mozilla Targets Emerging Markets With $25 Smartphone, But Low Costs Aren’t Everything
Mozilla has announced a project to produce a $25 smartphone for emerging markets; but how does it compare to others?
Egyptian Markets Calm After Government Shakeup
Markets in Egypt aren’t heavily impacted by the mass government resignations announced on Monday.
Do You Live In One Of America’s Most Unequal Cities?
U.S. Census data reveals where inequality is the most extreme. The data may surprise you.
How To Reach 90 Years Old In A Country With A Life Expectancy In The 50s: A Few Tips From Robert Mugabe
Some lifestyle tips from the man who once called himself “the Hitler of our time.”
Five Free Messaging Apps You Haven’t Heard Of … Yet
Mxit, Kik and Viber are just a few WhatsApp competitors gaining popularity in global markets.
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Machine Retail Sales Down 8% Globally, A Modest Improvement
Caterpillar is a bellwether for the U.S. economy, hence analysts will scrutinize the company's latest results.
Nigeria’s Central Bank Governor Dismissed, Experts Fear Corruption
Nigeria’s central bank governor has been dismissed after months of tension with the country's president over corruption allegations.
Q&A: Ghost Group's Aaron Houston On What's Ahead For Marijuana-Related Business In US
Aaron Houston has been lobbying for marijuana legalization for over a decade, and he now works as an adviser at Ghost Group.
Private Equity Investments In Africa Are Up 136% This Year And Here’s Why: Ernst & Young
According to a new report from Ernst & Young, bigger private equity firms are taking notice of potential in African countries.
Morocco Is Making The Most Of Its Status As A 'Secure' Tourist Destination
As security concerns hurt tourism in much of North Africa, Morocco has emerged as the “safe” way to visit the region – and it's making the most of it.
African Countries Top List Of Most Dangerous Countries To Drive In
The Transportation Research Initiative released a study analyzing the fatality rate of drivers in various countries.
China Is Africa's New Colonial Overlord, Says Famed Primate Researcher Jane Goodall
Animal activist and researcher Jane Goodall compared Chinese investment in Africa to British colonialism.
Demographics, Inequality, Education and Debt Are Slowing The US Economy – And Technology Can’t Save It
Robert Gordon published a paper explaining why the American economy is going to be slower, on average, in the next few decades than it has been in the last century.
