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Meet Alex, the First Minecraft Default Female Character

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 28, 2015

Minecraft has addressed its lack of gender options by adding a female character. Alex will be available starting April 29.

#SuperheroSelfie: How to Get 1 Dozen Free Krispy Kreme Donuts Today!

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 28, 2015

Customers visiting a Krispy Kreme Doughnuts location today can get one dozen free donuts to celebrate Super Hero Day and enter a contest.

Free Comic Book Day 2015: Find a Participating Store

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 27, 2015

The first Saturday of May is Free Comic Book Day in a number of stores nationwide. Find a participating store and get your free comic.

Corinthian Colleges Closing All Campuses

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 27, 2015

Corinthian Colleges will be shutting down the rest of its physical campuses as part of an agreement with the U.S. Department of Education.

Chipotle Goes GMO-Free Starting Today, April 27

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 27, 2015

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. is officially a GMO-free restaurant starting today as it moves away from genetically altered ingredients.

Amazon Prime Movies: New Releases for May 2015

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 24, 2015

May 2015 features a slate of new Amazon Prime movies including 'The Aviator' and 'Men in Black II.' Check out the full selection here.

8 New Movie Releases Hitting Theaters in May 2015

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 24, 2015

There are plenty of new movie releases hitting theaters next month. Here are 8 of the best ones, including 'Jupiter Ascending.'

New on Netflix: 16 Best Netflix Streaming Releases for May 2015

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 24, 2015

What's new on Netflix for the month of May? Check out 16 of the best streaming releases including a Reese WItherspoon classic.

Diablo! Taco Bell to Roll Out Its Hottest Sauce Ever

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 24, 2015

Taco Bell will release a new hot sauce called 'Diablo' May 5, Cinco de Mayo, that it's calling the 'hottest sauce packet ever'.

Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Cars: Toyota Mirai to Be NASCAR Pace Car

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 24, 2015

The Toyota Mirai is a hydrogen fuel-cell car that will be showing up in NASCAR on Saturday to act as the pace car for the Toyota Owners 400.

Sawyer Sweeten: 5 Things to Remember About the Child Actor

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 24, 2015

Sawyer Sweeten, who played Geoffrey Barone in 'Everybody Loves Raymond', committed suicide while visiting family in Texas.

Abercrombie & Fitch Drops ‘Look Policy’ in Hiring Practices

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 24, 2015

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is making changes to how it hires people and is loosening its restrictions on employees' appearances.

Chipotle Delivery Comes to 67 U.S. Markets

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 23, 2015

Chipotle is now offering delivery in 67 US markets. The company is partnering with the Postmates app to do so.

NBA News: Atlanta Hawks Sold for $850M

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 23, 2015

The Atlanta Hawks have been sold to a group led by Antony Ressler. The price was between $800 million and $900 million.