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Powdered Vaccine for Measles Shows Good Promise
No more pricks in the arm or colorful bandages for children getting their vaccination for measles could be in the future. A new experimental vaccine for the virus has made headway in early trials and it comes powdered, taken not via... More of this article »
Five Killed by Suicide Bomber on Car from British Embassy
In Kabul, Afghanistan a vehicle from the British embassy was attacked by a suicide bomber on Thursday with five people killed including one Briton, said the ministry of interior. The bomb blast in the eastern part of Kabul injured... More of this article »
iOS App Store Downloads Soar
Last month the new iOS 8, iPhone 6 and Plus 6 were launched, creating a 42% increase in Apple’s iOS during last month, with a completely new set of features and apps as well. An Internet research firm released the information. The... More of this article »
China Could Cut Rates Another Time Say Sources
Leadership of China and its Central Bank are both ready to make another cut in interest rates as well as loosen restrictions on lending on concern that falling prices could trigger a surge in defaults on debt, job losses and business... More of this article »
Another Debut of Casual Dining Chain Sizzles
Habit Restaurants Inc saw its shares jump by more than double on their debut trading, underscoring the appetite growth amongst investors for shares of fast casual restaurant chains, which are becoming the choice of diners that are... More of this article »
Arsenic Levels in Rice Should Be Important to Consumers
Tests made on consumer products have recently discovered that many different types of rice products contain different amounts of arsenic. Researchers tested sushi rice, jasmine and basmati for artificial arsenic that can be a more... More of this article »
Economy in Japan Falls into New Recession
The economy in Japan shrank unexpectedly for the second straight quarter leaving the third largest economy in the world in a technical recession. The Gross Domestic Product fell at an annualized rate of 1.6% from July through September,... More of this article »
Sanofi’s MS Drug Lemtrada Receives Approval of FDA
Sanofi won approval in the U.S. for Lemtrada a treatment for multiple sclerosis helping ease the potential revenue loss by the company from Lantus its top selling drug for diabetes that will face new competition in 2015. The United... More of this article »
Alibaba Sells $9.3 Billion in 24-Hour Period
Alibaba passed its one-day sales record reaching $9.3 billion this year, as analysts expected only $8.17 billion. Last year’s sales were $5.8 billion in a 24-hour period. Single’s Day on November 11 is a shopping event that... More of this article »
Skin Cancer Named the Most Expensive Cancer
Apart from being a deadly disease if not treated, skin cancer also has high costs for treatment. As per new research, amongst all forms of cancer, treating skin cancer is estimated as being the most expensive. A new study just published... More of this article »
Aereo Laying Off Many Workers
Aereo Inc the start-up tech company that had its effort blocked to distribute broadcast TV signals online by the U.S. Supreme Court said it was laying off the majority of its employees and shuttering its office in Boston. Virginia... More of this article »
Oregon and DC Voters Approve Pot Use
District of Columbia and Oregon voters have legalized the recreational use of pot. This has elated activists in favor of marijuana legalization who are hoping to extend their current winning streak across the U.S. Oregon will now join... More of this article »
Terminal Patient Ends Her Life in Oregon
Brittany Maynard who was 29-years old ended her life according to someone close to her. Maynard was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer and had become the face for the death with dignity movement. She took a lethal dose of medication... More of this article »
Growth in Manufacturing in China Falls
The manufacturing growth in China declined during October amidst an economy that is slowing with languishing demand globally. On Saturday, the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing released its purchasing manager’s index,... More of this article »
Cocoa Flavanols Linked to Improved Senior Memory
Decline in memory is seen almost as a typical aging characteristic. However, in a recent study published online it suggests that it might not have to be; researchers at Columbia University in New York say that flavanols that occur... More of this article »
Chicken Products from Bell and Evans Recalled
Close to 32,000 pounds of chicken products that were breaded and gluten-free have been recalled by the United States Department of Agriculture from Murry’s Inc due to having a risk of staphylococcus contamination. The products recalled... More of this article »
Profit at Credit Suisse More Than Doubles
On Thursday, Credit Suisse said that its profit during the third quarter more than doubled as the Switzerland based bank was able to benefit from gains in its business of fixed income and stronger equity underwriting in its investment... More of this article »
Oscar de la Renta Dead at 82
Oscar de la Renta the iconic fashion designer died Monday at the age of 82. The designer had been diagnosed in 2006 with cancer. De la Renta was born in 1932 in the Dominican Republic and left the island nation at age 18 to study art... More of this article »
FCC Looking Into 5G Networks
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission through its Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel has said it will look to infinity and beyond in order to harness new technology that could help to build the next generation of connections for... More of this article »
Stock Market Believes AbbVie Shire Deal has Died
If one used the stock market as an indicator, then investors already are of the belief that the $54 billion AbbVie takeover of Shire has died. Shares of Shire tumbled nearly 25% Wednesday in midday trading in London, wiping away nearly... More of this article »
Saudis Privately Say Lower Oil Prices Will Stay
Saudi Arabia has quietly told participants in the oil market that Riyadh is fine with oil prices being markedly lower for a long period, which is a sharp shift of policy that might be aimed at slowing down the expansion by rival producers... More of this article »
Gilead New Medication More Expensive than Sovaldi
On Friday, Gilead Sciences won approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for a follow up drug to Sovaldi its hepatitis C drug that has become very controversial. The new treatment is actually more expensive that the $1,000... More of this article »
HTC Launches New Phone and Action Camera
During a press event in New York City on Wednesday HTC launched two new electronic devices: a smartphone with a front-facing high-resolution camera and an action cam made tor operation with just on hand. The Desire Eye has a screen... More of this article »
Samsung Electronics Heading for Drop in Profits
Samsung Electronics Co is headed for its first earnings drop for a year since 2011, after revealing its profit for the quarter July through September would be its lowest in over three years and that prospects for the short-term were... More of this article »
Redbox Instant To Shut Down
Netflix has beaten another competitor. The Verizon and Redbox streaming service, Redbox Instant, will officially throw in the towel on October 7. Those subscribing to the service of $6 a month received an email informing them that... More of this article »
Microsoft Shows the World Windows 10
The new Windows is a huge departure from its predecessors, which has caused it to jump two versions. At a Tuesday press event, Microsoft’s Terry Myerson the OS executive vice president introduced the company’s new operating system... More of this article »
CEOs at Prada Investigated by Italian Authorities
The CEOs at Prada SpA are under investigation over the accuracy of tax filings in the past as individuals. The investigators are from the Italian Judicial Authority. Patrizio Bertelli and Miuccia Prada were told of the probe by the... More of this article »
Turmeric Could Help Brain Growth
The spice that is typically used in the different curries could help the ability of the brain to heal itself, said new research in Germany out of the Institute of Medicine and Neuroscience. The findings of the new research, which were... More of this article »
Clayton Kershaw wins 21st Game and Helps Clinch NL West
The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched the National League West division on Wednesday night behind another dominating performance by southpaw ace Clayton Kershaw who won his 21st game. On Wednesday, the magical season that Kershaw has enjoyed... More of this article »
Crackdown on Corporate Inversion Applies Pressure on AstraZeneca and Shire
A number of healthcare stocks including Cosmo Pharmaceuticals SpA, Actelion Ltd and AstraZeneca all slumped in European trading on Tuesday. The stocks were viewed as less likely to be targeted for takeovers after an official from the... More of this article »
Angelina Jolie Effect Has Doubled the Number of Cancer Tests
The surprise announcement by Angelina Jolie last year that she underwent a double mastectomy as a preventive measure has been influential in doubling the referrals for genetic breast cancer exams. The actress made her decision following... More of this article »
Sierra Leone Starts Controversial Shutdown for Ebola
Sierra Leone launched its controversial shutdown of three days on Friday in an attempt to contain the spread of the deadly Ebola virus. The Security Council of the United Nations declared the outbreak of the deadly disease a threat... More of this article »
Yelp Settles Charges with FTC over Child Privacy
Yelp agreed it would pay $450,000 to the Federal Trade Commission in the United States for charges that the company had accepted registrations for its services from children less than 13 years of age through its apps. On Tuesday, the... More of this article »
Venezuela: Obsessed with Plastic Surgery Creates Widespread Implants Shortage
The chronic shortages that have plagued Venezuela are now encroaching on one of the cultural cornerstones of the country: breast augmentation. Venezuelans are known to be obsessed with beauty and are now facing a scarcity of breast... More of this article »
Peterson Indicted For Child Abuse
Texas authorities said Minnesota Vikings player Adrian Peterson turned himself in to law enforcement after being indicted on a charge of child abuse. Peterson used a branch to discipline his child. He was quickly deactivated by the... More of this article »
Lululemon Sees Lower Profit, Fights to Recover
Lululemon Athletica the retailer of yoga wear has reported a profit for the second quarter that was lower of $48.6 million. The retailer continues making efforts to recover from stumbles, which have hurt the reputation of the company. The... More of this article »
Amazon Slashes Price of Fire Phone to 99 Cents
Amazon the global e-commerce behemoth has cut its prices for the Fire Phone, its flagship mobile handset to 99 cents from $198.99 only two months after the launch of the first smartphone by the company. The version with 32GB will now... More of this article »
Google Refunding Millions for Charges Children Made
Google announced that it will pay complete refunds that total as much as $19 million to consumers that had their accounts charged for purchases that their children made for apps without the parental consent needed. The apps were purchased... More of this article »
Stroke Risk Possibly Reduce by Eating Food Rich in Potassium
For women who are older, eating foods rich in potassium might lower the risk of suffering a stroke, found a new study. Researchers studied over 90,000 women between the ages of 50 and 79 for an 11-year average. They looked at the amount... More of this article »
Boost Mobile Lowers Prices and Doubles its Data
A new offer by Boost Mobile shows it is getting aggressive with its prices for a limited time. The wireless provider is increasing the ante on its prepaid plans. The service, which is a unit of Sprint, is slashing each month to month... More of this article »
Breeders and Chefs Unite With Researchers for Better Veggies
Vegetables could soon taste much better as breeders and chefs have teamed up with the University of Wisconsin at Madison to reach a breakthrough in the making of vegetables that are more in demand by the consumer. The university launched... More of this article »
Scammers Still Targeting Taxpayers
A convincing scam has impacted thousands of taxpayers in the U.S. Scammers who claim to be representatives from the Internal Revenue Service are calling taxpayers and demanding payments. This has been confirmed through a statement... More of this article »
IMF Chief Christine Lagarde Investigated in France
International Monetary Fund Chief Christine Lagarde announced on Wednesday that prosecutors in France had put her under a formal investigation over an obscure business affair dating back to when she was the finance minister in the... More of this article »
Tiny Bug Causing BIG Problems for Citrus Growers
Citrus is synonymous with the state of Florida. The state’s license plates are adorned with the orange. The football stadium at the University of Florida was named for a magnate in the orange business. There is even a state county... More of this article »
Legal Marijuana Enticing Tourists to Colorado
Tourists from across the globe are descending upon Colorado so they can become stoned legally. The owner of 3D Cannabis Center a dispensary in Denver for marijuana said that tour buses are arriving every day. A large number of the... More of this article »
Sears Loss Is Ninth Consecutive
Sears Holdings Corp, the owner of the Sears and Kmart chains, reported a ninth consecutive quarterly loss. Sales continued to contract. The news sent shares plummeting by 5% during premarket trading. The company, which is controlled... More of this article »
New Drug Re-Grows Hair in Some
The first thing a patient noticed was he was growing a real beard. The patient had gone years losing hair on his face, head, legs and arms. The patient suffers from an autoimmune disease called alopecia areata that afflicts close to... More of this article »
Derrick Rose Returns as Brazil Routed by U.S.
Derrick Rose the All-Star guard for the Chicago Bulls made a triumphant return to the basketball court for Team USA. He played in his first game in more than 9 months. Rose was rusty, which is understandable but he helped the Americans... More of this article »