Momentum is building in Washington to reform America’s patent system
Black Friday Flopped, But Cyber Monday Clicked With Online Shoppers
Sales surged compared to 2012
Amazon’s Drone Strike
Why the company announced its aerial assault and why cities are likely to be the last place to see copters making deliveries
Apple Buys Twitter Analytics Firm Topsy for $200 Million
The acquisition could lead to more customized product recommendations
Take Off, Amazon: 5 Companies Already Trying Drone Deliveries
Amazon isn’t the first company to think of delivering products by unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)
Stocks Down As Dow Notches Biggest Drop Since Early November
Investors are concerned that Monday’s good economic news could cause the Fed to end its stimulus policies sooner rather than later.
Fast Food Strikes Planned in 100 Cities Thursday
An organized labor movement that began at a single New York McDonald’s about a year ago is planned to spread to around 100 cities this week. Fast-food workers nationwide are redoubling their efforts to earn higher wages with a
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Calm Black Friday: Only 1 Death, 15 Injuries Attributed to Big Shopping Day
The official Black Friday tallies are in. On the negative side (for retailers and the economy), shoppers spent less than expected; yet on the plus side (in terms of safety and for the sake of humanity), there were fewer …
Meet the Two Retail Giants That Won’t Let You Buy Online Today
Shoppers won’t find any Cyber Monday deals today at Ross or Marshalls, the two discount retailers. Sure, they want your business. But you’ll have to get in your car and visit one of their bricks and mortar stores. Unlike …
New Data Hint At Accelerating Economic Recovery
While some economy watchers have been disappointed by lackluster retail sales over the long Black Friday weekend, two other data points released Monday suggest the economic recovery is picking up steam.
The Institute for …
Amish Opening First New U.S. Bank in Nearly 3 Years
A small Amish bank in the heart of Pennsylvania’s Dutch country may be a sign of a recovering banking industry
New York Magazine Goes Bi-Weekly
Starting in March the 45-year-old magazine will cut down to 26 issues per year, plus 3 more special issues