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Facebook Hit With Huge Lawsuit Over Kids’ Online Purchases

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 12, 2015

Facebook will have to face a class-action lawsuit in the U.S. over kid's purchases on the website from parents that want refunds.

When Is St. Patrick’s Day 2015?

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 10, 2015

St. Patrick's Day, the holiday that takes place on the day the Irish Saint Patrick died, will take place on March 17, 2015.

Disney Releases Second Trailer for Tomorrowland Movie

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 10, 2015

Disney has released the second trailer for its upcoming 'Tomorrowland' movie, which stars George Clooney and Britt Robertson.

Twitter Buys Streaming Video Startup Periscope for $100M

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 10, 2015

Twitter has bought startup Periscope, which is working on a live streaming app, for $100 million after its board took part in the beta.

Tesla to Cut Jobs in China Amid Slow Sales

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 9, 2015

Tesla Motors has announced that it will be cutting 180 jobs in China, which is roughly 30% of its workforce in the country.

Apple Shuttle Bus Drivers Get a Raise

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 9, 2015

Apple has agreed to a new deal that will have it paying its more than 150 shuttle bus drivers an average of 25% more by the hour.

5 Best Ramen Noodle Recipes Posted on Pinterest

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 5, 2015

In honor of the Ramen Noodle creator's birthday, we have compiled some of the best Ramen recipes on Pinterest.

Fortune: 10 Best Companies to Work for 2015

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 5, 2015

Fortune has released its annual list of the 100 best companies to work for in 2015. Here's the top 10, including Wegmans Food Markets.

Jewish Holidays 2015: What Is Purim?

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 5, 2015

Jewish people are currently celebrating Purim, a holiday that connects back to the Book of Esther and regards an attempted massacre.

Shania Twain Tour 2015: The 48 Cities in Her Final Tour

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 5, 2015

The final Shania Twain tour has been announced and it will include 48 performances that stretch across the US and Canada.

Ringling Brothers Circus to Phase Out Iconic Elephants

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 5, 2015

The Ringling Brothers Circus, announced on Thursday, that it won't have elephant acts by 2018 as it phases the animals out of its shows.

Angry Dads Want Change to ‘Amazon Mom’ Service

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 5, 2015

Several angry fathers want Amazon Mom to have its name changed to Amazon Family to make it less exclusive and more open to everyone.

5 Hottest Cars at the Geneva Auto Show 2015

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 4, 2015

The Geneva Auto Show 2015 has kicked off and we are highlighting some of the hottest cars at the event. Here's the top 5.

PlayStation Plus Free Games for March 2015

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 4, 2015

Sony has announced the March selection of PlayStation Plus free games. It was released a few days late, but here it is.