Citigroup, Inc. is cutting 11,000 jobs from its workforce (or about four percent) and taking a $1 billion fourth-quarter charge. According to Michael Corbat, Citi’s new chief executive, the top priority is…
Trader Joe Frozen Butter Chicken and Rice Being Recalled
Canadian and U.S. officials have recalled nearly 4,900 pounds of frozen butter chicken and rice that were sent to Trader Joe stores due to a potential Listeria contamination. According to the Food…
Ford Recalls Nearly 90,000 2013 Escape and Fusion Vehicles
Ford Motor Co. is recalling 16,000 Fusions and 73,000 Escape SUVs with the 1.6-liter, four-cylinder engines due to the possibility of engine fires. No other vehicle models without this type of engine…
Doctors Issue Warning About Grapefruit Consumption and Medications
Doctors are warning the public about the dangers associated with eating grapefruit and taking some kinds of medications. The fruit may cause some drugs not to be broken down by the liver…
Local Economies See Boost With Another Successful Small Business Saturday
Local small businesses throughout the U.S. benefit from the third annual Small Business Saturday movement. In 2010, American Express began the movement with the emphasis of supporting businesses that are run locally….
Nintendo Cautions Wii U Buyers Of Possible Console Damage
Addressing numerous Internet complaints about its Wii U consoles, Nintendo warned users not to turn devices off during a mandatory software update before the process was finished. According to the company, it…
Hostess Brands and Bakers Union Fail To Reach Agreement, Company Moves To Liquidate Assets
Hostess Brands, the manufacturer of Twinkies, Ding Dongs and Wonder Bread, announced, that even with a mediator’s help, it was unable to come up with a new labor agreement with its bakery…
Teenage Florida Girl Killed On Bus Minutes From School, Male Student In Custody
A 13-year-old Florida girl was shot to death on her school bus; an unidentified male student is in police custody for the murder. Alvaro Zabaleta, a Miami-Dade County police detective, said the…
Mass Shooting Thwarted By Mother, Bolivar Man Charged With 3 Felonies
A Bolivar, Mo. man has been arrested for allegedly plotting to shoot people at the last installment of the “Twilight” movie and finishing the bloodbath at a nearby Wal-Mart. Blaec Lammers, 20,…
FDA Investigates Popular Dietary Supplement 5-Hour Energy
The Food and Drug Administration is investigating 5-hour ENERGY, a dietary supplement, after reports that 13 people have died after experiencing negative effects. While any person can make a report about a…