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Microsoft Plans Program to Hire Those With Autism

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 6, 2015

Microsoft (MSFT) has announced a pilot program designed to offer full-time positions to people with autism.

Stores Pull Blue Bell Ice Cream After Multiple Deaths

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 6, 2015

Walmart, Kroger's and other stores have pulled Blue Bell Ice Cream off shelves following several deaths related to its products.

Revenge Porn Site Owner Gets 18 Years in Jail

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 6, 2015

Kevin Bollaert, the man behind revenge porn website UGotPosted.com, faces 18 years in jail for cahrges of ID theft and extortion.

Starbucks Accuses Asian Customer of Spying

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 6, 2015

A Starbucks executive allegedly accused an Asian customer of being a spy and attempting to steal the company's secrets to take to China.

Happy Easter Images: 10 Pictures to Post on Facebook, Twitter

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 5, 2015

'InvestorPlace" has collected a series of happy Easter images for users to share on Facebook and Twitter to celebrate the holiday.

10 New Movie Releases Hitting Theaters in April 2015

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 2, 2015

Get the popcorn ready because April will see several new movie releases hitting theaters, including Dramas, Thriller and Action films.

Amazon Prime Movies: New Releases for April 2015

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 2, 2015

Amazon is adding several films to its Amazon Prime movie streaming service for April 2015, including a few Star Trek films.

New on Netflix: 12 Best Netflix Streaming Releases for April 2015

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 2, 2015

Several new on Netflix films and TV series, including comedies, thiller and more, are coming to the streaming service in April.

McDonald’s to Raise Minimum Wage, Add Benefits

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 2, 2015

McDonald's has announced plans to raise minimum wage for the average worker to $10 an hour and increase employees' benefits on July 1.

April Fool’s Day Jokes 2015: Today’s 5 Best Internet Pranks

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 1, 2015

It's April 1 and that means the April Fool's Day jokes are in full swing with several companies and organizations coming up with pranks.

New York Auto Show 2015: 5 Hottest Cars to Watch

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 31, 2015

The New York Auto Show 2015 will start on April 3 and will last through April 12 and here's a list of the hottest cars to watch at it.

MCD News: Where McDonald’s Will Offer Table Service

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 31, 2015

McDonald's is offering table service at its Frankfurt Airport location in Germany and plans to move away from pre-prepared food.