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Starbucks Corporation Espresso Cloud IPA: New Drink Is Coffee-Beer Mix

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Starbucks (SBUX) is launching a drink that mixes beer with an espresso. Here's what you should know about the Espresso Cloud, which was designed by an employee.

The Love Story Is Over for Twitter Inc (TWTR)

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Twitter has been abuzz with buyout talk, but that saga seems at an end as potential suitor Salesforce (CRM) announced TWTR isn't the "right fit."

Scientists: Great Barrier Reef Is ‘Almost Dead’

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Scientists have discovered that the Great Barrier Reef is "almost dead," stating that if it was a human, it'd be on life support right now.

Walt Disney Co, Dole Food Company Inc Team Up on Co-Branded Produce

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Disney and Dole have partnered up to release produce that includes themes surrounding both companies, including 'Star Wars' and Marvel characters.

JK Rowling Confirms There Will Be 5 ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Movies

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Harry Potter fans are in for a treat as author JK Rowling has confirmed that there will be more 'Fantastic Beasts' movies.

HP Layoffs: Up to 4,000 Job Cuts Planned

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
A new series of HP layoffs will have the company cutting up to 4,000 jobs over the next three years in an effort to reduce costs.

Hershey Co (HSY) CEO John Bilbrey to Retire Next Summer

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Hershey (HSY) Chairman, President and CEO John Bilbrey will be retiring next year and the company is already searching for his replacement.

New Tinder Smart Photos Helps Users Pick Best Selfies

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Tinder has created a feature called Smart Photos that examines swiping patterns to determine which ones of your photos will do the best.

Bomb Threat Closes Legoland Florida

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
A bomb threat has led to Legoland being closed in Florida. Here's what you need to know about the near bomb disaster in the Southern state.

Escaped Gorilla Was Captured at London Zoo

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
A gorilla that escaped a London zoo was eventually captured in a situation that some called was part of an uprising for Harambe.

Verizon Communications Inc. Closing Call Centers in 5 States

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Verizon (VZ) is closing call centers in five states after claiming it was not going to do this. The move will affect about 3,200 employees.

DeVry Education Group Inc Settles With U.S. Over Misleading Ads

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
DeVry University has managed to settle with the U.S. Department of Education on claims that the company’s ads misled students regarding job placement.

Nike Inc Signs Huge Deal With Chelsea Football Club

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Nike and Chelsea have hashed out a deal worth 900 million pounds over the course of 15 years after the football club terminated its Adidas deal.

UK Faces Brexit-Induced Marmite Shortage

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
The United Kingdom is facing a Marmite shortage and the Brexit is to blame, but there is hope on the horizon for fans of the spread.

Here’s What to Expect When International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) Reports Earnings

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
IBM stock has been awful the past few years, but an opportunity is brewing as IBM gains traction in growth markets like AI.

U.S. Dairy Farmers Dump 43 Million Gallons of Milk in 2016

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Dairy farmers in the United States have dumped 43 million gallons of milk in 2016, which is the most milk wasted in the last 16 years.

‘Martin’ Actor Tommy Ford Dead at 52

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Tommy Ford, who appeared on the TV show 'Martin', passed away at the age of 52 on Wednesday after going on life support over the weekend.

Bob Dylan Wins 2016 Nobel Prize for Literature

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Bob Dylan has been announced as the winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2016 for creating new poetic expressions with songs.

Amazon.com, Inc. Hiring 120,000 Workers for 2016 Holiday Season

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
An Amazon hiring spree has started as the online retailer prepares increased orders during the busy 2016 holiday season.
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