Business

Burger King In Talks To Buy Canadian Coffee-and-Doughnut Chain

11:53am August 25, 2014

The Wall Street Journal reports Burger King is interested in Tim Hortons. The combined companies would form the world's 3rd-largest fast-food chain with combined annual sales of about $22 billion.

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Calif. Lawmakers Overturn Ban On Pets At Restaurants

11:53am August 25, 2014

Businesses may now permit dogs in their outdoor spaces such as patios or courtyards. Previously they faced fines for health violations.

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At Cannabis Clubs, Customers Mingle Over Marijuana

6:26pm August 23, 2014

In Colorado and Washington recreational pot shops are now legal, while in Europe, "cannabis social clubs" have gotten creative. Ozy.com's Laura Secorun Palet talks about the growth of these spaces.

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Uber Greases The Wheel With Obama's Old Campaign Manager

11:48am August 23, 2014

by Aarti Shahani

Uber is hiring David Plouffe, the mastermind of Obama's 2008 campaign, to power its own political strategy. What can a tech-savvy political animal offer a ride-sharing service?

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China Investigates Lexus For Anti-Monopoly Violations

1:07pm August 21, 2014

Toyota says it will lower prices of auto parts for its Lexus models in China. This comes after Chinese regulators raised concerns over possible antitrust violations in the country's auto industry.

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'Awesome Mix' Is No. 1 On Billboard 200 Album Chart

1:07pm August 21, 2014

The soundtrack for Marvel's blockbuster space opera Guardians of the Galaxy is No. 1 for the second week in a row. Nielsen SoundScan reports the compilation sold 93,000 copies last week.

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Bank Of America Settles Mortgage Case For $16.65 Billion

1:07pm August 21, 2014

by Jim Zarroli

The bank agreed to pay a record amount to the U.S. government to avoid prosecution for its fraudulent sale of toxic mortgage-backed securities to investors in the lead-up to the financial crisis.

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The Most (And Least) Lucrative College Majors, In 1 Graph

11:04am August 21, 2014

by Lisa Chow

In terms of income, what you major in matters more than where you go to school. Here are the 10 majors where graduates have the highest incomes — and the majors where incomes are lowest.

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Vodquila Gets Attention From Prestigious Competition

11:52am August 20, 2014

Alabama business owner Chander Arora and his family are introducing the world to Vodquila, a mix of vodka and tequila. It won an award at the International Wine and Spirit Competition.

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Economy

Malls Find New Ways To Draw Shoppers

11:52am August 20, 2014

by Sonari Glinton

Standard big box shopping centers are in decline. But other types of malls have sprung up in their place. Some are based on making shopping more convenient. Others focus on the consumer experience.

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