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Under Armour Pulls ‘Band of Ballers’ T-Shirt Using Iwo Jima Imagery

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer May 18, 2015

Under Armour Inc has pulled a shirt from stores that offended some people with its Iwo Jima imagery and has apologized for it.

Starbucks Employee Fired Over Cookie Straw Rant

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer May 18, 2015

A Starbucks employee has been fired over a video that has her yelling at a customer because she believed they were stealing a cookie straw.

WATCH: The Louis CK SNL Monologue Everyone’s Talking About

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer May 18, 2015

Louis CK appeared on 'Saturday Night Live' last week and his racists and child molester jokes didn't sit well with everyone.

Rapper Chinx Drugz Dead After Drive-By Shooting

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer May 18, 2015

Chinx Drugz, a NYC-based rapper whose real name is Lionel Pickens, was killed in a drive-by shooting that took place early on Sunday.

WATCH: The First Steve Jobs Movie Trailer Is Here

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer May 18, 2015

The first Steve Jobs movie trailer has been released and it gives viewers a look at Michael Fassbender as Apple founder Steve Jobs.

Income Inequality Is Surging — Mostly Because of the Stock Market

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor May 18, 2015

The numbers are in, and there's no two ways about it: The stock market is the core cause of income inequality in the U.S.

FDA Issues Warning on Type 2 Diabetes Drugs: Farxiga, Invokana, Jardiance

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer May 15, 2015

The FDA has issued a warning on Type 2 Diabetes drugs from three companies that can cause high levels of blood acids.

How Chili’s Is Updating Meals to Look Better in Food Pics

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer May 15, 2015

Chili’s Grill & Bar is hoping to make its food look better on camera by making changes to it and the containers it's served in.

Dairy Queen Kids’ Menu Gives Soda the Boot

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer May 15, 2015

Dairy Queen is removing soda from its kids menu in September and will offer children milk and water instead in a an effort to be healthier.

Amazon Prime Instant Video to Cut Back on Reality Shows

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer May 15, 2015

Amazon.com, Inc. is planning to drop several Viacom, Inc. reality TV shows as the genre begins to wane in popularity with viewers.

10 BB King Songs to Remember the Iconic Blues Musician

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer May 15, 2015

'InvestorPlace' is listening to some BB King songs to remember the blues icon, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 89.