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Sbarro Files For Second Bankruptcy Protection
Sbarro submitted for bankruptcy protection, the second time in the past three years. Sbarro's submittal to bankruptcy protection is the company's second time in the past three years.
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Boeing 787 Dreamliner 'Hairline Cracks' on Wings Prompt Investigation
The wings on 43 Boeing 787 dreamliner airplanes have slight cracks. The wings on Boeing 787 dreamliner aircrafts are under tight surveillance after hairline cracks were found on 43 aircrafts, yet to be sent out to commercial customers.
Apple Denies Request from Grieving Son to Unlock Late Mother’s iPad
Apple Inc. has been accused by a grieving son of an “utter lack of understanding and discretion” after the company refused to unlock the iPad of his late mother. Anthea Grant passed away from breast cancer earlier this year at the age of 59, and her son, Josh, 26, from London, became the co-executor of Anthea’s will and estate with his brother, Patrick.
Facebook Changes Policy on Gun Posts and Ads
Facebook announced on Wednesday it will make changes to gun advertisements after advocacy groups and law enforcement addressed their concern for firearm advertising on the website. Facebook said it will regulate sales of guns on its site and on its photo-sharing app Instagram.
Study Discovers E-Cigarettes May Not Discourage Teens to Quit Smoking
A new study released on Thursday has found that middle school and high school students who use electronic cigarettes are more likely to start smoking real cigarettes and less likely to quit than those who did not use the devices.
Xcel Energy Brings Solar Power to Pueblo, Colorado
Xcel Energy Inc. announced on Tuesday it will work with Community Energy Solar to build a $200 million solar power farm in Pueblo County, Colo. The solar power plant is expected to take about 15 months to build, and construction is set to start by late this year or early next year.
Alpha Natural Resources Agrees to Pay Fine for Water Pollution
Alpha Natural Resources Inc., the second-largest coal producer in the U.S., agreed on Wednesday to pay a $27.5 million fine for violating the Clean Water Act. Alpha will also spend $200 million on reducing toxic discharges into waterways in five states.
Apple Reigns as Top Seller, Android Wins Smartphone Platform
A report comScore has determined that Apple was the top smartphone manufacturer in January while Android was the most used mobile platform.
Night Vision Camera App Could Burn a Hole in Your Pocket Without You Knowing!
A night vision camera application on Google Play parses phone numbers from Whatsapp and signs you up for a messaging service--without you knowing.
Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Rises due to New School Meal Standards
A new study from Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) shows that adding more fruits and vegetables to meals at schools leads to kids eating healthier food. The study is based on new standards made by the federal government in 2012, which required schools to provide healthier meals for children.
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