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Duke Energy Coal Ash Spill in North Carolina Finally Ruled as Violating Laws
State regulators in North Carolina announced on Friday they have cited Duke Energy Corp. for violating pollution laws after a massive coal ash spill last month.
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Yahoo to Block Facebook and Google Sign-Ins, Cutting Service Access
Yahoo announced that it would gradually phase out Google and Facebook sign-ins from its online services.
Pizza Hut Interactive Table App: Technology Could Allow Customers to Order Digitally
Pizza Hut is trying out a new interactive table for digital ordering. Pizza Hut's new car pizza ordering concept could allow customers to enter their menu choices online.
New York Officials Support Smartphone 'Kill Switch' to Stop Violent Crime
A New York congressman proposed legislation on Monday which would require a “kill switch” in smartphones. The proposal was introduced as way to bring down smartphone theft.
Keystone XL Pipeline Protest at White House Causes Hundreds of Arrests
Hundreds of people were arrested during a protest against the Keystone XL project on Sunday. The protestors used plastic to tie themselves to the White House fences, calling for U.S. president Barack Obama to reject the production of the pipeline.
New Samsung Chromebook 2 Release Date Revealed: Features and Specs
Samsung has announced the launch of their new product, the Chromebook 2, which will be released in April. The Chromebook 2 will feature a new faux-leathered covering, as opposed to silver plastic used on the previous model, the Samsung Chromebook Series 3.
PS4 Sells Over 320,000 Consoles in Japan in Two Days
Sony’s PlayStation 4 has sold 322,083 consoles in two days in Japan after being released on Feb. 22. The console surpassed its predecessor, the PlayStation 3, which sold 88,443 consoles in the same amount of time in 2006.
Olive Garden Plans to Win Customers with New Logo
Olive Garden has presented a new logo and changes to their menu as its way of winning back old customers while gaining new ones. Darden executives expressed their excitement for the move, saying the logo is “the symbol for our brand renaissance.”
Nintendo Targets Health and Improving Quality of Life with New Platform
Nintendo has announced it is focusing on improving the health of its customers with a new QOL (quality of life) platform. Nintendo president Satoru Iwata sent a letter to shareholders and investors, which is also posted on the Nintendo website, describing his plan for the platform.
Breather Brings Office Space to New York City: Renting Rooms Hourly
Breather is now offering private office spaces to residents of New York City, which can be rented out on a mobile app. Space can be rented out for peace and quiet in Soho, Midtown West and Flatiron.
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