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'Forrest Gump' director Robert Zemeckis hasn't made a real hit in years, and 'Welcome to Marwen' might be his biggest bomb yet. What happened?
'Forrest Gump' director Robert Zemeckis hasn't made a real hit in years, and 'Welcome to Marwen' might be his biggest bomb yet. What happened?
'You see, real art makes demands,' Sister Wendy explained to us. The Roman Catholic nun always advocated for appreciating controversial art, and she didn't feel that went against her religion.
'You see, real art makes demands,' Sister Wendy explained to us. The Roman Catholic nun always advocated for appreciating controversial art, and she didn't feel that went against her religion.
Robots may steal as many as 800 million jobs within the next 13 years, primarily in manufacturing and manual labor, but white-collar...
Robots may steal as many as 800 million jobs within the next 13 years, primarily in manufacturing and manual labor, but white-collar workers should also be on alert.
"I walk around San Francisco every day and you can see that we are in a horrible situation," the Salesforce CEO said.
“I walk around San Francisco every day and you can see that we are in a horrible situation,” the Salesforce CEO said.
Jeff Bezos said retail companies, on average, last only 30 years. Amazon is 24.
Jeff Bezos said retail companies, on average, last only 30 years. Amazon is 24.
"I didn't take my first flight until I was 18. Can you believe that?" the 51-year-old JetBlue CEO said.
“I didn’t take my first flight until I was 18. Can you believe that?” the 51-year-old JetBlue CEO said.
"I do have concerns, like many other people, over what Amazon is going to do to the local population and infrastructure," one real...
“I do have concerns, like many other people, over what Amazon is going to do to the local population and infrastructure,” one real estate expert told us.
Amazon can expect to deal with a contaminated residential zone, an out-of-control parking situation and a poor subway system, to name a...
Amazon can expect to deal with a contaminated residential zone, an out-of-control parking situation and a poor subway system, to name a few issues.
Juul will cease production of vape flavors like creme and mango and stop promoting the product on social media.
Juul will cease production of vape flavors like creme and mango and stop promoting the product on social media.
Amazon will receive a total of $2.4 billion in incentives from its two HQ2 winners.
Amazon will receive a total of $2.4 billion in incentives from its two HQ2 winners.
During Sunday's 24-hour sale event, Alibaba raked in $30 billion in sales. Amazon recorded $4 billion in sales during July's Prime Day.
During Sunday’s 24-hour sale event, Alibaba raked in $30 billion in sales. Amazon recorded $4 billion in sales during July’s Prime Day.
Apple stock was recommended by experts as the only safe investment in today's turbulent stock market not long ago.
Apple stock was recommended by experts as the only safe investment in today’s turbulent stock market not long ago.
Using blockchain technology, consumers will now be able to learn all about their Thanksgiving Day turkey’s backstory
Using blockchain technology, consumers will now be able to learn all about their Thanksgiving Day turkey’s backstory
Will Fortune's new foreign owner carry on the publication's century-old brand legacy?
Will Fortune’s new foreign owner carry on the publication’s century-old brand legacy?
"The winning state is a state of equilibrium, not a constant fight," said Ford CEO Jim Hackett.
“The winning state is a state of equilibrium, not a constant fight,” said Ford CEO Jim Hackett.
Tesla poached the CFO from an unrelated company with a confusingly similar name: Telstra.
Tesla poached the CFO from an unrelated company with a confusingly similar name: Telstra.
SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son said he would keep doing business with Saudi Arabia, but seemed hesitant about another $100 billion relationship.
SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son said he would keep doing business with Saudi Arabia, but seemed hesitant about another $100 billion relationship.
It’s not aliens. It’s never aliens.
It’s not aliens. It’s never aliens.
But not all tech CEOs were on board with Benioff's stance.
But not all tech CEOs were on board with Benioff’s stance.
Apple nets $134 in profit on every new iPhone sold this year, up from $107 last year.
Apple nets $134 in profit on every new iPhone sold this year, up from $107 last year.
There’s a very real chance that social networks will be a solid investment opportunity in the not-too-distant future.
There’s a very real chance that social networks will be a solid investment opportunity in the not-too-distant future.
Both mega cities and rural towns have emerged as hot contenders.
Both mega cities and rural towns have emerged as hot contenders.
Midterm elections are notorious for low voter participation.
Midterm elections are notorious for low voter participation.
Ten ride-sharing and restaurants that are offering great deals on Election Day.
Ten ride-sharing and restaurants that are offering great deals on Election Day.
In a world where we do everything online, independent bookstores are on the rise, while ebook sales are on the decline. Does this mean...
In a world where we do everything online, independent bookstores are on the rise, while ebook sales are on the decline. Does this mean that the verdict is finally in on ebooks? Have we chosen the p…
Most of the product categories that Brandless sells don't have a strong online marketplace yet.
Most of the product categories that Brandless sells don’t have a strong online marketplace yet.
Fasten your seat belts, ladies and gentlemen. Amtrak is experiencing quite a bit of turbulence.
Fasten your seat belts, ladies and gentlemen. Amtrak is experiencing quite a bit of turbulence.
E-tailers with a brick-and-mortar presence will have a strong advantage over 100 percent online stores.
E-tailers with a brick-and-mortar presence will have a strong advantage over 100 percent online stores.
Catch a whiff of this political mess.
Catch a whiff of this political mess.
The walkout is to protest Google's past handling of sexual harassment accusations, including paying $90 million to a star employee.
The walkout is to protest Google’s past handling of sexual harassment accusations, including paying $90 million to a star employee.
As Kepler’s watch over the cosmos ends, the quest to understand our place in the universe is just beginning.
As Kepler’s watch over the cosmos ends, the quest to understand our place in the universe is just beginning.
Real income has been lagging behind economic growth for years—until now.
Real income has been lagging behind economic growth for years—until now.
Just three months ago, Apple and Amazon were racing closely toward the $1 trillion milestone.
Just three months ago, Apple and Amazon were racing closely toward the $1 trillion milestone.
According to Apple, Face ID is much more secure than Touch ID, but not everyone is a fan.
According to Apple, Face ID is much more secure than Touch ID, but not everyone is a fan.
Rami Malek, who stars as Freddie Mercury in the new Queen biopic, apparently doesn't like making videos. This might put a damper on his...
Rami Malek, who stars as Freddie Mercury in the new Queen biopic, apparently doesn’t like making videos. This might put a damper on his film career.
Twitter could lose as much as $2 billion in market value if Trump were to be stop tweeting.
Twitter could lose as much as $2 billion in market value if Trump were to be stop tweeting.
Over 70 percent of U.S. companies said they plan to move manufacturing outside of China, but only one percent had plans to move back to...
Over 70 percent of U.S. companies said they plan to move manufacturing outside of China, but only one percent had plans to move back to the U.S.
Consumer confidence is at historic high, but is slowly trending down.
Consumer confidence is at historic high, but is slowly trending down.
Top tech companies love Booker too much to send him suspicious packages.
Top tech companies love Booker too much to send him suspicious packages.
The perception of financial health divides sharply along party lines.
The perception of financial health divides sharply along party lines.
Forever Labs' stem cell freezing service can give you a pair of 30-year-old knees by the time you turn 60.
Forever Labs’ stem cell freezing service can give you a pair of 30-year-old knees by the time you turn 60.
Yes, you can now go to Vatican City and play a literal game of "Popemon Go."
Yes, you can now go to Vatican City and play a literal game of “Popemon Go.”
Twitter stock soared 17 percent on Thursday morning.
Twitter stock soared 17 percent on Thursday morning.
Chef Dan Barber and Sweetgreen have created the Adidas Yeezy of vegetables.
Chef Dan Barber and Sweetgreen have created the Adidas Yeezy of vegetables.
"While everyone is focused on Elon smoking weed, he is quietly smoking the whole automotive industry,” noted a Tesla short seller who...
“While everyone is focused on Elon smoking weed, he is quietly smoking the whole automotive industry,” noted a Tesla short seller who has changed his mind about the company.
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How to win a highly coveted job at Apple, Facebook, Google, or Amazon.
One of Silicon Valley's top interviewers tells all about how to win a highly coveted job at the biggest tech companies.
Imagine having small solar panels as window blinds that can power a whole building. Yep, it's now real.
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USA Today bragged about having 10M Facebook followers—Millions of which were fake. http://bit.ly/2pEvboP
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Is Mark Zuckerberg secretly running for president in 2020?
This morning, SpaceX is launching a top secret mission for Government Spy Agency, that will support surveillance activities by the CIA and NSA http://bit.ly/2qjSZN5
SpaceX to launch top secret mission for Government spy agency. Read more: http://bit.ly/2oFKJd5
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