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Is Facebook Really Losing Its Popularity? Study Shows Social Media Giant on the Decline
Dish Network Losses Fox News and Fox Business Network; Channel Owner Couldn’t Agree on New Distribution Pact
Another loss from Dish Network as the direct broadcast satellite service provider reportedly lost one of the most popular cable channel - Fox News. Modern Reader reported that both Fox News and Fox Business Network was pulled by Dish Network at 11:50pm ET on Dec. 20.
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Staples Announces Security Breach Affecting 1.2 Million Customer Cards
Cyber criminals have breached Staples' internal data systems, compromising the security of 1.2 million customer cards, the company said in an update on Friday.
Avon China Unit Pleaded Guilty of Bribing; Agreed to Pay Hefty $135M
Avon Products Inc. violated Foreign Corrupt Practices Act when its Chinese subsidiary bribed local officials to sell products directly to Chinese consumers. The company pleaded guilty and will need to settle a hefty amount of $135 million.
First Virtual Driver’s License Being Pushed in Iowa - Is it Safe?
Driver's license is one of the most important ID to verify one's identification, next to social security number. It would be very nice to have a driver's license without carrying any physical plastic, but, is this safe?
Apple Avoids $1 Billion Payout Against Antitrust Case
Apple wins against the antitrust case, avoiding the $1 billion payout. Ten years after the filing of the antitrust case, Apple emerged victorious. Apple needed to prove in the lawsuit that its update Apple's iTunes 7.
NBC Launches Limited Live-Streaming Service To Compete With HBO And CBS
NBC launched its live-streaming service for desktop and plans to make it available on mobile in 2015.
Sony Pulls “The Interview” From All Cinemas, North Korea Believed To Be Behind The Hacking
Sony pulls the movie "The Interview" from cinemas nationwide after threats from hackers. Sony Pictures officially cancels the premiere of "The Interview" on Wednesday, Dec.
Amazon News: German Amazon Staff Under Strike
Amazon, despite its significantly high number of successes this year and the years before, is not invincible to problems. A proof of this is the strike that has been called out by a group of employees working for the company's Germany branch, specifically those working for the Amazon Bad Hersfeld fulfillment center.
Kraft Foods CEO Resigns Amidst Profit & Sales Sluggishness
Kraft Foods Group's Chief Executive Officer Tony Vernon has resigned from his position-the announcement comes as the company reports sluggish profits and sales.
Rite Aid Prescription Drugs Usher In Record-Breaking Quarterly Profit
Rite Aid Corp.'s increase in sales of prescription drugs has ushered in record-breaking quarterly profit and revenue.