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Amazon Says Drone FAA Approved for Tests Is Already Obsolete

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 25, 2015

Amazon said that the FAA approved a drone that is already out of date and that the organization needs to speed up approval times.

NFL News: TV Blackouts Suspended for 2015, Internet Streaming Planned

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 24, 2015

The NFL has announced that there won't be blackouts of games in 2015 and that it will test out streaming a single game this season.

Wilson Sporting Goods Buys Louisville Slugger Brand

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 24, 2015

Wilson Sporting Goods bought the Louisville Slugger brand from Hillerich & Bradsby, who will still make the bats, on Monday for $70 million

Burger King Chicken Fries Return (for Good!)

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 24, 2015

Burger King Worldwide has announced that it's adding Chicken Fries as a permanent menu item after years of rotating it on and off the menu.

Carl Icahn Increases Stake in Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK)

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 24, 2015

Carl Icahn has increased his stake in oil company Chesapeake Energy Corporation to 11% during the company's worst quarter since 2008.

Starbucks Stops Writing ‘Race Together’ on Coffee Cups

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 23, 2015

Starbucks baristas officially stopped writing 'Race Together' on customers' coffee cups on Sunday following criticism of the campaign.

WATCH: John Green Releases First ‘Paper Towns’ Trailer

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 20, 2015

The first trailer for the film adaptation of John Green's 'Paper Towns' has been released and the movie will hit theaters on July 24, 2015.

Starbucks Delivery Service Coming to NYC, Seattle in 2015

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 20, 2015

A new Starbucks delivery service is planning to be launched for testing in NYC and Seattle during the second half of 2015.

Amazon Delivery Drones Get FAA OK for Outside Testing

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 20, 2015

Amazon delivery drones have been approved for outside testing by the FAA, but there are several limitations to on the approval.

Vernal Equinox: When Is the First Day of Spring 2015?

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 20, 2015

The vernal equinox is almost here and it will mark the first day of spring 2015 as the sun passes directly over the equator.

American Express Plenti: 5 Things to Know About the Rewards Program

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 18, 2015

American Express has announced a new rewards program called Plenti that will launch in may and work with multiple brands.

Starbucks Faces Mockery, Backlash Over #RaceTogether Campaign

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 18, 2015

Starbucks is catching flak for its #RaceTogether campaign as it realizes customer don't want to talk about race relations over coffee.

Tesla (TSLA) Closes In on New Jersey Dealerships

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 17, 2015

Tesla Motors is one step closer to being able to sell cars in New Jersey with a new bill being passed by the state Senate.

Starbucks Launches Race Together Campaign

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 17, 2015

Starbucks has launched its 'Race Together' campaign to help promote conversations about race relations with its customers.

10 St. Patrick’s Day Images You Can Post on Facebook, Twitter

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 17, 2015

Looking for a clever, interesting or funny St. Patrick's Day images to post to Facebook and Twitter for the holiday? Look no further!

Aim to Find Growth at Home and Overseas

By Dan Wiener Mar 16, 2015

You can put all your money into one of the most expensive currencies and stock markets, but it's quite easy to envision circumstances where that could work against you.