Amazon Gains Ground With Online-Only Shows
With the announcement this week that Woody Allen will write and direct a new television series for Amazon, the online retailer is now poised to be a major force in television.
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New EPA Guidelines Limit Methane Release From Drilling
The rules are mostly voluntary, which disappoints environmental groups, but they should ratchet down the amount of leaked methane from new or modified oil and gas operations, which contributes to climate change.
Falling Oil Prices Have North Dakota Migrants Rethinking The Boom
Falling oil prices are leading to a slow down in drilling. And that means workers are rethinking the long commutes they've been making for once-steady, good-paying jobs.
Broadband A 'Necessity,' Obama Says, As He Pushes FCC To Expand Access
The president is asking the agency to address state laws that could inhibit competition for high-speed Internet service. The move could draw opposition from major cable and Internet companies.
World Bank Head On Ebola: Put The Fire Out Where It's Raging
World Bank President Jim Kim believes the world has moved too slow in battling Ebola. And closing off travel from West Africa, he says, is not the answer.
In Brazil, A Once-High-Flying Economy Takes A Tumble
A few years ago, amid a global recession, Brazil was the darling of the financial markets. But last year, the country barely avoided recession. Prices are soaring, and investors are looking elsewhere.
Winning The Truck Battle Isn't Just About Smack Talk. It's Everything
For Detroit automakers, there's likely no bigger prize than being the No. 1 truck. The Detroit three — GM, Ford and Fiat Chrysler — are essentially truck companies that sell cars.
College Football Championship Sets A New Cable Ratings Record
The championship game between Oregon and Ohio State was a hit with viewers, turning in the highest ratings in the history of both ESPN and cable TV. The broadcast averaged 33.4 million viewers.
A Closer Look At Obama's Plan To Protect Consumer Data
This week, President Obama is talking about cybersecurity. One proposal sounds pretty straightforward: Alert users if their data has been hacked within 30 days. But critics say it misses the mark.
Woody Allen Is The Latest Hollywood Star Director To Try TV
Allen says he's not sure how he got into this or what he'll do. His half-hour series is set for Amazon's streaming video service.