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Money Archive

Archives for November 2014

Media
Did ESPN suspend a writer from Twitter for defending evolution?Did ESPN suspend a writer from Twitter for defending evolution?
Media

According to a report from Deadspin, ESPN has suspended Keith Law because he got into a Twitter fight and defended science and evolution.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Technology
The Difference Between Uber and AirbnbThe Difference Between Uber and Airbnb
Technology

They’re sort of like the Goofus and Gallant of the sharing economy.

By Liz Gannes
Technology
Fab Is Close to a Fire Sale, but CEO Goldberg Gets Yet Another ChanceFab Is Close to a Fire Sale, but CEO Goldberg Gets Yet Another Chance
Technology

Somehow, some way, Fab CEO Jason Goldberg still has tens of millions in the bank and investor support to attempt another giant strategy shift.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Apple $450 Million E-Book Settlement Gets Final Court ApprovalApple $450 Million E-Book Settlement Gets Final Court Approval
Technology

The structure of the deal hinges on the results of Apple’s appeal of an antitrust ruling.

By Reuters
Technology
FCC Can’t Disclose Broadcaster Contracts in Comcast Deal for Now, Court SaysFCC Can’t Disclose Broadcaster Contracts in Comcast Deal for Now, Court Says
Technology
New York Times Could Lay Off as Many as Two Dozen if Buyout Offer Falls ShortNew York Times Could Lay Off as Many as Two Dozen if Buyout Offer Falls Short
Technology

The New York Times might have to lay off as many as two dozen newsroom staffers by the holidays.

By Edmund Lee
Technology
Airlines Eye Tech Partners to Tap Customer DataAirlines Eye Tech Partners to Tap Customer Data
Technology

The goal: Identify and market to high-value customers.

By Reuters
Immigration
Obama’s immigration action will help the economy, but congressional action would help moreObama’s immigration action will help the economy, but congressional action would help more
Immigration

Deferred action for millions of undocumented immigrants could add more than 150,000 jobs to the economy.

By Danielle Kurtzleben
Technology
Apple Kicks Off Automated iAd Buying, With Help From Lots of Ad Tech CompaniesApple Kicks Off Automated iAd Buying, With Help From Lots of Ad Tech Companies
Technology

It’s not a stunner, because news leaked earlier this week. Still interesting.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Hot or Not Creator James Hong Doesn’t Care if He Strikes It Rich or Not With New AppHot or Not Creator James Hong Doesn’t Care if He Strikes It Rich or Not With New App
Technology

Cakey is a way for parents to create and find playlists of kid-safe videos.

By Liz Gannes
Technology
Aereo Files for Chapter 11Aereo Files for Chapter 11
Technology
By Peter Kafka
Technology
What Our Passwords Say About Us, the Death of Cash and More #MustreadsWhat Our Passwords Say About Us, the Death of Cash and More #Mustreads
Technology

Plus, a must-listen new podcast for your morning commute.

By Noah Kulwin
Technology
Singapore to Regulate Ride-Booking Apps Like Uber, GrabTaxiSingapore to Regulate Ride-Booking Apps Like Uber, GrabTaxi
Technology

New rules will cap fees, require licensed cabs and drivers.

By Reuters
Immigration
11 key facts about Obama’s immigration initiative11 key facts about Obama’s immigration initiative
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Immigration

A short course in today’s big news.

By Matthew Yglesias
Technology
Assassin’s Creed Unity Delay Hurts GameStop’s RevenueAssassin’s Creed Unity Delay Hurts GameStop’s Revenue
Technology

Flagging videogame software sales more than offset high demand for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles.

By Reuters