Unemployment takes charge in South Florida
In recent times it has been noticed that the unemployment increased in both Palm Beach and Broward counties, especially during May 2013 and it moved up to 5.7 percent in Broward, from 5.6 percent in April 2013. Meanwhile, in Palm…
Starbucks to add calorie information
American beverage company Starbucks said that it will be displaying calorie information for its coffees and snacks at all US locations. The company will begin displaying the calories later in June 2013. On June 18, 2013, the company stated that…
Airbus conducts successful A350 maiden flight
On June 14, 2013, aircraft manufacturer Airbus declared the maiden flight of its new passenger jet to be successful. With the latest announcement, the company decided to take over the leadership from Boeing, in terms of long-haul aircraft market. The…
Yahoo to feature Sky News video content
Yahoo Inc. has joined up with Sky News in a new partnership through which it will be showing videos to Yahoo users in the UK and many more across the globe. The company is already using text-based stories from Sky…
Tipping in US replaced with set wages and increased prices
A decision has been taken by a restaurant in Manhattan to eliminate tipping from the fine dining experience. Instead of the tipping, the restaurant will be paying its waiters a set salary and will also increase the prices of menu…
Global carbon emissions increased to a record high in 2012
On June 10, 2013, the International Energy Agency said that the world’s energy-related carbon dioxide emissions have increased 1.4 percent in 2012, reaching a record high of 31.6 billion tons. On the other hand, the US has posted its lowest…
Domino’s testing pizza delivery drones in the UK
With the rising popularity of pizza delivery, a British company says that it is currently testing the feasibility of delivering pizzas by drone. T + Biscuits, the creative agency says that Domino’s hired them to try out the prototypes. Tom…
Consumer spending falls in April 2013
On May 31, 2013, a government report found that consumers pulled back on spending in the month of April 2013, as their income remained steady. The report mentions that spending decreased 0.2% in April 2013 when it was adjusted for…
Walmart fined for improper disposal of hazardous waste
American-based retail giant Walmart has been recently criticised for dumping pollutants from its stores into drains of 16 California counties. The retail giant will have to pay a fine of $81 million as part of the plea after it pleaded…
McDonald’s defends obesity allegations
Fast food giant McDonald’s was recently faced with allegations that it serves unhealthy food which causes obesity. Don Thompson, the company’s chief executive, defended these concerns and said that they do not sell junk food. Thompson added, “We sell a…