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Apple Inc. (AAPL) Gets an Apple News Revamp Publishers Will Love

Apple (AAPL) is reportedly upgrading its Apple News app to make it easier for content publishers to generate Apple News revenue.

Hobby Lobby Fined $3 Million for Smuggling Iraqi Artifacts

Hobby Lobby has agreed to pay a $3 million fine for smuggling artifacts from Iraq and it will return them to the Justice Department.

National Fried Chicken Day 2017: The Top Deals

Today, July 6, is National Fried Chicken Day 2017 and there are loads of special deals and offers for consumers to take advantage of.

Nokia Oyj (ADR) (NOK) Stock Needs a New Story

Nokia (NOK) has soared past many analysts' expectations, but as enthusiasm fades, NOK stock needs a big spark to keep moving forward.

Death Hoax: Kid Rock Is NOT Dead

The latest subject of a celebrity death hoax is Southern rocker Kid Rock. It started as a joke article and the fake news took off from there.

Disney to Remove ‘Wench Auction’ From Pirates of the Caribbean Ride

Disney (DIS) announced that i's removing the 'wench auction' segment from its Pirates of the Caribbean ride to make it more family friendly.

Walmart Pickup Towers Start Rolling Out in a Dozen Stores

Walmart (WMT) is building pickup towers that allow customers to order products online and pick them up inside some of its stores in the South.

Amazon Hiring 1,500 for Utah Fulfillment Center

Amazon (AMZN) recently announced that it is hiring 1,500 workers to be employed in its fulfillment center in Utah, located in Salt Lake City.

True Religion Bankruptcy: Denim Retailer Files Chapter 11

True Religion is the latest retailer to succumb to bankruptcy as the denim products seller has filed for Chapter 11, the company said today.

M&A News: Cabela’s, Bass Pro Shops Merger Get FTC Approval

Cabela's (CAB) was given approval by the Federal Trade Commission on July 3, 2017 to complete its merger with Bass Pro Shops.

Silicon Valley News: VC Dave McClure Resigns Amid Sexual Harassment Claims

Dave McClure, the founder of Silicon Valley company 500 Startups, is stepping down as CEO amid sexual harassment claims.

All Volvo Cars Will Be Electric or Hybrid After 2019

Volvo cars will start moving away from normal gas or diesel engines after 2019 with a focus on electric and hybrid vehicles.

3 Reasons to Really Worry About Seadrill Ltd (SDRL) Stock

Seadrill bet big on its business, taking on huge amounts of debt. Unfortunately, the market has gone south, as has SDRL stock.

Ford Motor Company (F) Stock’s Best Hope Is Apple Inc. (AAPL)

A marriage between Ford and Apple might be the best way to a future of self-driving cars, as well as stability for F stock.

3 Major Risks for the Future of Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) Stock

So far, it’s been another standout year for Alphabet, but there are risks to the future of GOOGL stock that simply can't be ignored.

Even After Post-Earnings Pull-Back, BlackBerry Ltd (BBRY) Stock Still Looks Pricey

BlackBerry (BBRY) is moving towards becoming an enterprise software company. Still, serious investors should wait until BBRY stock comes down a bit.

Tencent Sets Play Time Limits for Kids to Curb Gaming Addictions

Tencent is setting a limit for the time children can play its games in order to reduce gaming addiction in China, which is a real problem.

Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest 2017: 9 Things to Know

Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest 2017 will be the July 4th event of the year, featuring record-breaker Joey Chestnut as the favorite this year.

Five Nights at Freddy’s 6 Game: Canceled!

PC title 'Five Nights at Freddy's 6' was a highly-anticipated game that will no longer happen, according to the studio behind the game.