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Michael Sam Engaged to Boyfriend Vito Cammisano

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Michael Sam, the first openly gay NFL player, got engaged to Vito Cammisano, his longtime boyfriend, during the two's vacation in Europe.

Uber Prices Cut in 48 Cities: See the List

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Uber prices are being cut in 48 cities as the company looks to drop fare prices down to what they are in larger cities it serves.

List of JCPenney Stores Closing in 2015: See 40 Locations

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
JCPenney, announced on Thursday, that it will be closing down 40 stores in 2015, which will result in 2,250 jobs being cut.

How to Use Federal Student Aid and Grants for College

By Jessica Whitmore, InvestorPlace Contributor
If college costs seem out of reach, applying for federal student aid can close the gap and make higher education affordable. Here are some tips about how to apply and how you can use the funds.

Lilly Pulitzer for Target: New Designer Collaboration Coming in April

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Target has announced that its teaming up with clothing company Lilly Pulitzer to bring 250 new items to its various locations.

People’s Choice Awards 2015 Winners

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
The People's Choice Awards 2015 took place on Wednesday night in Los Angeles and the winners for this year were announced.

Tampon Shortage: Women’s Product Is Disappearing in Argentina

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Argentina is facing a tampon shortage and the government and businesses are blaming each other for the lack of the female product.

Job Report: 241K More Jobs Added in December

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
A new job report from ADP shows that businesses were able to add 241,000 jobs in December, which beat out estimates of 225,000.

What Is the DASH Diet?

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Those looking to lose weight or meet other health goals for the new year might want to look to the DASH diet to help with those goals.

Investment Conference Hosts Top Minds in the Market

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer
The world’s largest student investment conferences will take place in Detroit this March, featuring a number of prestigious speakers on stocks and the market. The…

Urban Outfitters Told to Remove ‘Irresponsible’ Thigh-Gap Ad

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Urban Outfitters (URBN) has come under fire for an ad with a lean model that some have deemed as "irresponsible."

How to Get Free Taco Bell Tacos in January

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Yum Brands is offering a way to get free Taco Bell tacos in January. The deal is available to mobile app users--learn more here.

Far Cry 4 Issues: Xbox One Users Find Game Blocked

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Xbox One users playing the digital copy of Far Cry 4 encountered an error that asked them whether the game had been purchased.

Coach (COH) to Buy Luxury Shoe Maker Stuart Weitzman

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Coach has agreed to buy luxury shoe maker Stuart Weitzman for $574 million cash upfront with a possible $44 million addition based on sales.

California Bullet Train: Construction Will (Finally) Begin This Week

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Construction of the $68-billion California bullet train will start this week in Fresno with hopes to connect San Francisco and Los Angeles.

Slim-K, B-Lipo Alert: FDA Issues Weight-Loss Supplements Warning

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
The FDA has released new warnings for weight-loss supplements Slim-K and B-Lipo due to hidden ingredients found in the drugs.

Facebook Book Club: ‘The End of Power’ Climbs Amazon Ranks

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook book club has changed the ranks on Amazon as members order copies of 'The End of Power' for the club.

Game of Thrones Heading to IMAX Theaters

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Game of Thrones is heading to IMAX theaters in late January for a week. Here's what you should know about the screening.

Cameron Diaz, Benji Madden Get Married: 5 Things to Know

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden just tied the knot. Here are five things you should know about the wedding.
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