Rupert Murdoch Is Buying National Geographic
After 127 years under the ownership of the not-for-profit National Geographic Society, one of the world's best-known media brands will be handed over to 21st Century Fox.
In Arabic, The Huffington Post Takes A Stand Against Atheists, Gays, And Selfies
In English, the site is best known for its liberal, progressive politics and embrace of popular culture. But its new Arabic offshoot seems to be heading in a different direction.
People Transferred $1.6 Billion Over Venmo In The Last Three Months
The mobile money transfer service grew by almost 250% in the last quarter, and has become central to PayPal's efforts to reach younger users.
U.S. Airlines Are Like A "Low-Cost Bus Company," Says Emirates Chief
More shots fired in the fight over "open skies" and the rise of the aviation giants of the Persian Gulf.
30% Of Americans Considering A Holiday In Cuba, Survey Says
Interest in visiting the country has shot up since President Obama announced plans to re-establish relations in late 2014.
Inside "The Vault," Apple's VIP Room For Gold Watch Buyers In NYC
First in the room this morning were Jack and Carol Weber, University of Virginia professors about to celebrate their 50th anniversary. And that means a golden gift is in order.
Diet Coke Is No Longer America's Second-Favorite Soda
Pepsi has overtaken Diet Coke to claim the No. 2 spot on the U.S. soft drink leaderboard. The shift comes as the soda industry shrinks and diet drinks plummet even faster than full-sugar ones.
Starbucks Introduces Delivery, Mobile Ordering
In an interview with BuzzFeed News, Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz discussed two new services of supreme importance for customers sick of waiting in line for their lattes.
Starbucks Will Announce New Hiring Push Focused On "Disenfranchised" Youth
At its annual meeting Wednesday, the company will announce a new hiring plan focused on unemployed youth, mainly black and Latino, who its CEO describes as "disenfranchised or disconnected."
Our Long National Pet-Feeding Nightmare Is Coming To An End
Finally, the technology industry has developed a solution to a question that has plagued us for decades: How exactly do you feed a dog?
Jet.com Gets A Big New Funding Round — Now All It Has To Do Is Launch
The new online retail project from Diapers.com founder Marc Lore is getting plenty of hype from investors, even though it has yet to go live.
Staples: "Unfortunate" That Obama Is Attacking A Major Employer And Taxpayer
In an interview with BuzzFeed News, the president had harsh words for the company, which is strictly limiting the hours of part-time workers as the Affordable Care Act's employer mandate kicks in.
McDonald's New Promotion: We'll Trade Our Fries For Your Love
After pushing back against reports of a new "Lovin' Beats Hatin'" advertising slogan, McDonald's has released its lovin'-themed marketing campaign.
Apple Is Now So Huge That All The Other Giants Look Tiny
The company is both the largest publicly traded business in the world and growing like a startup. The result is quarterly earnings numbers that boggle the mind.
8 Things We Learned About Shake Shack From Its IPO Filing
From Manhattan's unique love affair with the Shackburger to concerns about the fate of Moscow's Shake Shacks amid Western sanctions, there was plenty to learn in the company's SEC filing.
The First Victim Of The Ruble Crisis Offers A Bruce Willis Credit Card
Trust Bank, a small Russian lender, was bailed out by the country's central bank on Monday. It is the first financial institution to be rescued since the collapse of the ruble, and the only to offer a Bruce Willis MasterCard.
Russia's Meltdown Will Shake The World, From Tajikistan To Tokyo
The collapse of the ruble is bad news for exporters, and a disaster for millions of families depending on migrant workers in Russia. And there are signs it is also fraying nerves in the Kremlin's inner circle.
Do You Forgive Harvard Sichuan Shaming Guy?
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A Look Through The Sony Pictures Data Hack: This Is As Bad As It Gets
From details of named employees' medical histories to an unreleased pilot script written by the creator of Breaking Bad, the unprecedented leak of Sony Pictures data will reverberate for a long time to come.
How To Use The Word "Millennial" 20 Times In One Email
Marketers, management gurus and media chin-scratchers love to talk about the so-called millennial generation. Here's a PR pitch sent to BuzzFeed News that contains the word 20 times.