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Author: Ben Tobin, USA TODAY
Amazon-owned Whole Foods ends partnership with Instacart
The move comes a little over a year after Amazon acquired Whole Foods for $13.7 billion.Amazon has its own delivery service called AmazonFresh.
Kotex Sleek tampons recalled after reports of unraveling, pieces left in body
Kimberly-Clark will be recalling its U by Kotex Sleek Tampons, Regular Absorbency, in the United States and Canada due to a “quality-related defect.”
More than 10,000 Verizon employees sign up for voluntary buyout
The 10,400 departing Verizon employees agreed to a buyout, with some receiving up to 60 weeks’ salary, bonus and other benefits.
Google to shut down Google+ early due to bug that leaked data of 52.5 million users
It marks the second data breach for Google’s disappointing social network. The first one in October compromised up to 500,000 users’ data.
Apple slapped with sales and import ban in China on older iPhone models
Apple can no longer sell and import older iPhone models in China due to infringing on patents held by chip supplier Qualcomm, a Chinese court ruled.
Cyber Monday shoppers, get ready to pay taxes on your purchases
Shoppers looking for deals on Cyber Monday might have to pay more than years past in certain states. The reason: a Supreme Court ruling.
Shopping for children’s toys? Avoid certain slime products, other ‘dangerous’ gifts
According to theU.S. Public Interest Research Group’s annual “Trouble in Toyland” report, 15 of 40 inspected toys could be safety hazards for kids.
Toys R Us sets up $20 million severance fund for former employees
KKR and Bain Capital announced they will each pledge $10 million to theTRU Financial Assistance Fund, which will distribute cash to former employees.
Why you should avoid buying a Christmas tree on Black Friday or Cyber Monday
Amid the frenzy of holiday shopping deals on Black Friday, you may be temptedto buy a Christmas tree– but your wallet will thank you if you delay.