Pope Francis and corporate branding
The pope's little black Fiat got a lot of attention last week, but will Fiat sell more cars because of it? And do other brands stand to make money from Pope Francis's U.S. trip? James Fox of brand strategy firm Red Peak thinks there will be a pope effect on brands, but it will be limited and potentially short-lived.
The pope's little black Fiat got a lot of attention last week, but will Fiat sell more cars because of it? And do other brands stand to make money from Pope Francis's U.S. trip? James Fox of brand strategy firm Red Peak thinks there will be a pope effect on brands, but it will be limited and potentially short-lived.
Facebook went down again
Facebook went down on Monday, the second time in a week. Of course the social media crisis spawned a hashtag -- # Facebookdown . This message greets you when you try to go to Facebook on the Web: " Sorry, something went wrong. We're working on it and we'll get it fixed as soon as we can." Facebook's iPhone app displays "Network Error." Facebook's official Twitter handle has no information.
Facebook went down on Monday, the second time in a week. Of course the social media crisis spawned a hashtag -- # Facebookdown . This message greets you when you try to go to Facebook on the Web: " Sorry, something went wrong. We're working on it and we'll get it fixed as soon as we can." Facebook's iPhone app displays "Network Error." Facebook's official Twitter handle has no information.
Trump tax plan lowers taxes for millions
Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump is set to roll out a tax plan Monday he says will reduce rates for lower and middle-income families as well as corporations, while increasing rates for some, like hedge fund managers who he says don't pay enough.
Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump is set to roll out a tax plan Monday he says will reduce rates for lower and middle-income families as well as corporations, while increasing rates for some, like hedge fund managers who he says don't pay enough.
This company will pay your baggage fees if you use their bags plastered with ads
A company called Orion says it will pay your baggage fees if you use one of their shiny, new suitcases that's plastered with an advertisement.
A company called Orion says it will pay your baggage fees if you use one of their shiny, new suitcases that's plastered with an advertisement.
Gene test finds which breast cancer patients can skip chemo
Many women with early-stage breast cancer can skip chemotherapy without hurting their odds of beating the disease — good news from a major study that shows the value of a gene-activity test to gauge each patient's risk.
Many women with early-stage breast cancer can skip chemotherapy without hurting their odds of beating the disease — good news from a major study that shows the value of a gene-activity test to gauge each patient's risk.
Pope-related souvenirs do brisk business
While you may not have seen Pope Francis in person during his first visit to New York, there are plenty of ways to buy a piece of the action on this historic occasion. T-shirts, hats, pins, and flags are just a few of the souvenirs offered this week as Americans enjoyed the presence of the Holy Father. And then there were cutouts purchased for $5 apiece and perfect for selfie-taking .
While you may not have seen Pope Francis in person during his first visit to New York, there are plenty of ways to buy a piece of the action on this historic occasion. T-shirts, hats, pins, and flags are just a few of the souvenirs offered this week as Americans enjoyed the presence of the Holy Father. And then there were cutouts purchased for $5 apiece and perfect for selfie-taking .
Bill Clinton appears in virtual-reality movie on Africa
NEW YORK (AP) — As world leaders descend on the United Nations this weekend, former President Bill Clinton will be taking them to East Africa through virtual reality. In a seven-minute movie, viewers with special goggles will be able to follow Clinton's travels. Footage was captured last spring with 360-degree cameras. What you see through the goggles changes as you move your head left, right and even up or down.
NEW YORK (AP) — As world leaders descend on the United Nations this weekend, former President Bill Clinton will be taking them to East Africa through virtual reality. In a seven-minute movie, viewers with special goggles will be able to follow Clinton's travels. Footage was captured last spring with 360-degree cameras. What you see through the goggles changes as you move your head left, right and even up or down.
Consumer sentiment falls to lowest level in nearly a year
WASHINGTON (AP) — Worries about the global economy pushed American consumers' spirits to the lowest level in almost a year, the University of Michigan reported Friday. The university's consumer sentiment index fell to 87.2 this month from 91.9 in August. The third straight monthly drop left the index with its weakest reading since October 2014.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Worries about the global economy pushed American consumers' spirits to the lowest level in almost a year, the University of Michigan reported Friday. The university's consumer sentiment index fell to 87.2 this month from 91.9 in August. The third straight monthly drop left the index with its weakest reading since October 2014.
Retailers easing into chip credit cards
Retailers easing into chip credit cards
Retailers easing into chip credit cards
Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn says he is stepping down
BERLIN (AP) — Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn says he is stepping down.
BERLIN (AP) — Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn says he is stepping down.
American Airlines to carry Pope
American Airlines to carry Pope
American Airlines to carry Pope
Selfie spoon for breakfast photos is a real thing
Cereal maker Cinnamon Toast Crunch has started offering limited edition selfie spoons to people who want to let the world see themselves about to shove a spoonful of cereal into their mouth.
Cereal maker Cinnamon Toast Crunch has started offering limited edition selfie spoons to people who want to let the world see themselves about to shove a spoonful of cereal into their mouth.
Sources: Apple car on the way in 2019
Apple will take mobility to the next level in 2019 when in launches its long-rumored electric car.
Apple will take mobility to the next level in 2019 when in launches its long-rumored electric car.
Acme, Stop & Shop buying A&P stores
Acme, Stop & Shop buying A&P stores
Acme, Stop & Shop buying A&P stores
11M Volkswagen cars with suspect software
11M Volkswagen cars with suspect software
11M Volkswagen cars with suspect software
What's hot in Pope Francis memorabilia?
What's hot in Pope Francis memorabilia?
What's hot in Pope Francis memorabilia?
Survey finds NJ highest tax burden
Survey finds NJ highest tax burden
Survey finds NJ highest tax burden
Malware attack on Apple app store
Malware attack on Apple app store
Malware attack on Apple app store
Tom Colicchio's Craft tries no-tipping at lunch
Craft is the flagship restaurant of celebrity chef Tom Colicchio, who is now the most high-profile restaurateur in New York City to try out a no-tipping policy.
Craft is the flagship restaurant of celebrity chef Tom Colicchio, who is now the most high-profile restaurateur in New York City to try out a no-tipping policy.
Ruling: New Jersey casino can regulate waitresses' weight
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — A casino can regulate the weight of its cocktail waitresses, but a court should decide if managers erred in how they enforced those standards, an appeals panel ruled Thursday.
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — A casino can regulate the weight of its cocktail waitresses, but a court should decide if managers erred in how they enforced those standards, an appeals panel ruled Thursday.