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Netflix Stand-Up Comedy Specials: Bill Cosby, Chelsea Handler & More

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
There are a number of Netflix stand-up comedy specials coming this fall from Bill Cosby, Chelsea Handler and others.

Amazon, Purdue Team Up to Slash Cost of Textbooks

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Amazon and Purdue University are teaming up to offer the latter's students discounts on textbooks and other classroom materials.

Rabbit Meat at Whole Foods Has Some Hopping Mad

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Whole Foods has angered some customers by adding rabbit meat to some of its stores as part of a pilot program.

5 Things to Know About the Facebook Ice Bucket Challenge

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
The Facebook ice bucket challenge has been dominating social media over the last few days. Here are five things to know about it.

Insurance News: WellPoint (WLP) to Change Name to Anthem

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
U.S. insurer WellPoint is planning to change its name to Anthem in an effort to create a more unified image for the company.

AAPL Releases Apple Workplace Diversity Data

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Apple (AAPL) has revealed its workplace diversity data and the tech giant’s figures are similar to other Silicon Valley companies.

Consumer Reports Tesla Review: We Love TSLA Model S, But …

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Consumer Reports has released a review of Tesla Motors' Model S and while it loves the car, it also says that it has a lot of issues.

The Teen Choice Awards 2014 Winners

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
The Teen Choice Awards 2014 winners were announced during the program's airing on Sunday at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, Calif.

Amazon Fight: AMZN Blocks Pre-Orders of Disney Movies

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Amazon has blocked physical pre-orders of Disney movies in a new dispute, but it still allows pre-orders through its Instant Video service.

Walmart Wants to Be Your Doctor: In-Store Clinics Open

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Walmart is opening in-store clinics that offer primary care from nurse practitioners, in a partnership with QuadMed.

Check Out the Fastest Internet Speeds by State

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Do you know what states have the fastest internet speeds? Check out the full list here from fastest to slowest.

900+ Authors Protest Amazon in NYT Open Letter

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
A collection of over 900 authors have signed an open letter in protest of Amazon that was created by Hachette author Douglas Preston.

Study: Can Too Much Twitter Lead to Psychosis?

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
A recent study claims that too much Twitter can lead those vulnerable to it to psychosis following a possible case of it in Berlin.

Tesla News: TSLA Expands Board, Adds Robyn Denholm

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Tesla Motors has expanded its board and has now included Robyn Denholm, who will take over a former board member's responsibilities.

GOOG, BKS: Google Partners With Barnes & Noble for Same-Day Delivery

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Google and Barnes & Noble are teaming up to offer same-day delivery to Manhattan, West Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area.

Apple News: Did China Really Ban Officials From Buying AAPL Devices?

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
A recent report that China has banned officials from buying Apple products isn't exactly true, but it's not entirely wrong either.

PGA Championship 2014: TV Schedule and More

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
The PGA Championship kicked off on August 7 and it goes through August 10. Learn about the tournament's TV schedule and more here.

5 Things to Know About San Antonio Spurs Assistant Coach Becky Hammon

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Becky Hammon has made history by becoming the first woman to be a full-time assistant coach for an NBA team -- the San Antonio Spurs.

Pandora Inks First Direct Licensing Deal With Artists

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Pandora has singed a deal with Merlin, an independent label, making its the first time that it has singed a licensing deal with artists.
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