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Toyota Recall: 803,000 Vehicles Pulled Back Because of Air Conditioning Condenser Issue
Lenovo Looking to Purchase Struggling Blackberry
Blackberry may be bought by Lenovo. In an effort to make a comeback in the smartphone market, Blackberry may be bought by Lenovo The Wall Street Journal reported.
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Oreo Addictive: Study Finds Cookie Has Same Effect On Brain As Drugs
A new study from students at Connecticut College has found Oreo cookies are as addictive as drugs. A new study from students at Connecticut College has found Oreo cookies are as addictive as drugs the school said in a press release.
Pepsico Sees Sales Increase Despite Decline In United States Soda Earnings
Pepsico had higher earnings than other United States soda companies. As soda sales in the United States decrease, Pepsico recorded higher earnings for the third fiscal quarter Wednesday thanks to its efforts to expand globally, and success with snack products Reuters reported.
Craze Supplement: Meth-Like Substance Found in OTC Exercise Product
Craze has been found to have a chemical connected to methamphetamine. Craze, an exercise supplement has been found to have a chemical connected to methamphetamine ABC News reported on Monday.
Advance Auto Parts Purchases Carquest For $2.04 Billion
Advance Auto Parts has agreed to purchase General Parts International Brand Carquest for $2.04 billion.
Why a Michelin Starred Restaurant Trained Chef Eats at McDonalds?
McDonald's is typically associated with a quick, easy and typically unhealthy meal. It may appear curious why a self-confessed food snob and a chef trained at Michelin starred restaurants would confess to enjoying a Big Mac meal here and there.
Majority of U.S. fast-food workers need public assistance: study
More than half of low-wage workers employed by the largest U.S. fast-food restaurants earn so little that they must rely on public assistance to get by, according to a study released on Tuesday.
UK retailers set for best Christmas sales growth since 2007 - report
British retailers are set to enjoy their best growth in Christmas sales since the financial crisis, according to a report published on Monday which forecast consumers would spend at least 2 billion pounds ($3.19 billion) more than in 2012.
Food prices drive up Indian inflation, strengthening rate hike view
Inflation in India unexpectedly hit a seven-month high in September as food prices climbed, increasing the odds for yet another central bank interest rate hike even as the economy stumbles through its worst crisis since 1991.
Yum CEO says KFC China needs more time to recover
Yum Brands Inc's chief executive said on Wednesday the company still must fully convince diners in its top market of China that food at its KFC restaurants is safe, following a pair of safety scares, and predicted 2014 would be a "strong bounce back year."