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PG&E Hit With $1.6 Billion Penalty For 2010 Calif. Pipeline Explosion
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. was ordered to pay the fine — the largest ever charged a public utility — for the San Bruno explosion and fire that killed 8 people and destroyed dozens of homes.
Brands Target Tween Girls In Bid To Keep Them As Longtime Customers
Brands increasingly see tweens as a distinct consumer group. From menstruation products to underwear, advertisers are targeting young girls in an informal tone to gain loyal customers earlier on.
Airbnb Finds Interest In Cuba But Hurdles Must Be Overcome First
Airbnb's entry into the Cuban market last week opened many American's eyes to what real estate on the island looks like. Interest in travel and buying homes is up, but there are plenty of challenges.
Weighing Privacy Vs. Rewards Of Letting Insurers Track Your Fitness
A major life insurer is offering lower premiums in exchange for policyholders' sharing activity data. But privacy advocates worry such programs eventually will be used to deny coverage.
Obama To Address Caribbean's 'Economic Achilles' Heel' — Energy
The president meets with Caribbean leaders in Jamaica Thursday — and a looming energy crunch in the region is high on the list.
She's 66 And Finally Getting Electricity. Bring On The Ice Cream!
Haiti has long relied on NGOs for aid. But the village of Tuffet is now on the grid — and paying for its power. "It's better when you pay for something," a resident says. "It doesn't go away then."
Uber Launches Cash-Only Rickshaw Service In Indian Capital
Passengers can hail the popular three-wheeled vehicles using an Uber app. Fares are set by the state.
Icy Traffic Jam On Lake Superior Has 18 Ships Stuck
Pickup truck-size ice chunks have left the freight ships stuck in Lake Superior. The U.S. and Canadian coast guards have sent in icebreakers to help the ships get through.
Founder Of Indian IT Giant Satyam Gets 7 Years For Fraud
B. Ramalinga Raju, the founder of the computer services company that collapsed in 2009, and two of his brothers were among those convicted of defrauding shareholders.