Seattle Cab Drivers Go Back To School To Learn Manners
The cabbies are trying to win back customers lost to ride service companies like Uber and Lyft, whose customers rate their drivers.
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Apple Teams Up With Former Rival On Business App
Apple and IBM were intense competitors 30 years ago — during the early days of the personal computer. But now, in the mobile age, the two companies have struck a deal to develop business apps.
Marvel Comics Rewrites Thor Into A Woman
Series writer Jason Aaron points out, "This is not She-Thor. This is not Lady Thor. This is not Thorita. This is Thor." She'll make her debut in October.
Murdoch Says His Bid For Rival Time Warner Was Rejected
Rupert Murdoch's 21st Century Fox confirmed that it made an offer to buy the owner of HBO, Warner Bros., TBS and CNN but got shot down.
Federal Loans Tough To Come By For Community College Students
Nearly a million community college students don't have access to federal student loans, according to a new report.
Chocolatier Lindt To Buy Russell Stover
Russell Stover has a long history, a large distribution network and loyal U.S. customers — the world's largest chocolate market. Lindt specializes in higher-end brands like Ghirardelli and Lindor.
Employees Criticize CIA Cafeteria, FOI Request Reveals
The news website MuckRock published complaints about the CIA cafeteria which came from a 2010 Freedom of Information Act request. Spies prefer individual ketchup packets to pump dispensers.
How A Factory Man Fought To Save His Furniture Company
Virginia furniture owner John Bassett III was determined to beat out foreign competitors. Author Beth Macy documents him, and the collapse of the U.S. furniture industry, in her new book, Factory Man.
Citigroup Agrees To Settlement Over Risky Mortgages
Citigroup will pay $4 billion to the Justice Department and spend $2.5 billion to help struggling homeowners modify their mortgages. And, talks are underway between the government and Bank of America.
Citigroup Settles Subprime Mortgage Case For $7 Billion
Citigroup has settled civil charges related to the marketing of mortgage-backed securities in the years leading up to the financial crisis. Some of the money will go toward mortgage relief.