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TNT/TBS CEO to Lead DreamWorks Studios: Michael Wright Finds Working With Steven Spielberg 'Magical'

An executive of Turner Broadcasting is taking a break from the television industry to make movies. Michael Wright, who is currently the head of programming for TNT, TBS and Turner Classic Movies channels, will be leaving to become the next chief executive of DreamWorks Studios.

Fewer People Hired in August Breaking Six-Month Streak, but Unemployment Continues to Fall

The latest jobs report from the U.S. Department of Labor on Friday shows only 142,000 jobs were added last month, breaking a six-month pattern of hiring at least 200,000 people a month.

iCloud Celebrity Photo Security Hack: Apple to Tighten Security for iCloud Users After Celeb Photos Leaked

Nude photos leaked. Apple plans to increase the security of its iCloud service after a massive leak of adult photos were discovered by hackers. Celebrities photos appeared online recently showing popular movie stars and singers in the nude.

Iliad Looks To Join Forces in Pursuit of T-Mobile

French carrier Iliad is courting financial investors in an attempt to bolster its efforts to acquire T-Mobile with a juicier offer, new reports indicate.

Garth Brooks' iTunes Alternative 'GhostTunes': Music Streaming & Download Store Includes Albums by Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith, Ariana Grande and Iggy Azalea

Giving artists more options. Garth Brooks held out for a long time when it came to allowing iTunes to sell his music. He announced his new venture on Sept.

US Employment Statistics: Job Growth Falls to Lowest Level in 2014

Economists were expecting more jobs in August U. S. employers added 142,000 jobs in August, which was the lowest level of job growth in 2014 and fell well short of economists' projections.

Google Refunds Android In-App Purchases: Kids Playing Games Like Air Penguins, Ice Age Village Cost Parents $19M as FTC Files Complaint

Password protection required. The latest news revealed that Google has agreed to make full refunds of about $19 million in total to consumers that were charged for in-app purchases their children made from the Google Play app store without their parents' consent, Huffington Post reports.

Apple Stock Price Drop News: Celebrity Photo Hack & Samsung's Galaxy Note 4, Gear VR Headset Release at IFA 2014 Splits Investor Confidence

Biggest 1-day drop in recent history after a new high. Apple is facing some stiff competition. On Wednesday, when Samsung unveiled its new smartphones at IFA 2014 in Berlin, Apple's stock fell by more than 4.

Gisele Bundchen's New Under Armour Video: 'I Will What I Want' Ad Campaign Targets Nike, Lululemon in Women's Clothing [Watch]

Sneakers and yoga pants. Super model Gisele Bündchen fights off negativity in the newest ad campaign of sportswear brand Under Armour for their "I will what I want" ad campaign series.

Vast Majority of Open Internet Comments to FCC Were Pro Net Neutrality - Study

The Sunlight Foundation released a study on the FCC Open Internet comments this week. What did they find? An overwhelming majority of the public is in favor of Net Neutrality, unsurprisingly.

Apple’s Chinese Supplier Catcher Technology Flouts Labor and Environmental Standards, Say Watchdog Groups

A report released by China Labor Watch and Green America chastises one of Apple's suppliers for breaking labor and environmental rules.

Samsung Reveals Galaxy Note 4 and Note Edge Phablets

The electronics giant will release two versions of the new Galaxy Note Samsung is still betting on the popularity of its so-called phablet devices, unveiling two new versions of its successful line of Galaxy Note products.

Former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg Returns to Bloomberg LP

Former New York mayor had said he wouldn't return full time Michael Bloomberg, billionaire and former mayor of New York, has decided to return to the helm of his business, Bloomberg LP, a financial data and media company.

Most Hispanic Millennials Handle Finances Well But Struggle to Find Financial Happiness

Two-thirds of millennials said they wished they were better prepared before experiencing a financially-traumatic major life event. Beyond addressing stressors, the survey shined a light on Hispanic millennials' preparedness for major life events, such as buying a home.

iOS 8 Beta Download, Release Date, Features, Rumors 2014: New Device for HomeKit Debuts in November

i-Bell throws down the hammer on traditional doorbells In the old days, when the family was sitting in the living room and the doorbell rang, someone physically had to go to the door to see who was there.

Obamacare Pros and Cons: States That Rejected Medicaid Expansion to Pay $152 Billion in Taxes, Will Benefit States with ACA

States that have not adopted the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, could pay up to $152 billion for the benefit of states with the ACA.

Amazon’s CFO Thomas Szkutak to Retire, Replacement Announced

Online retailer Amazon.com Inc., is planning to replace their financial chief after an announcement of his departure Wednesday.

Julio Ponce, Son-In-Law of Former Chilean Dictator Augusto Pinochet, Fined $70 million

Julio Ponce was levied the highest-ever fine in Chile for illegal share trading One of the richest men in Chile, Julio Ponce, was been fined $70 million by the regulator of the Chilean stock exchange for illegal share trading.

Mariachi Barbie Doll 2014: Mattel Tries Again With Mexico Barbie Doll, This Time Without a Chihuahua

On Sept. 15, Mattel will launch its latest Mexico Barbie Doll, all dressed up in mariachi clothes, as part of its Dolls of the World collection.

Andrew Madoff, Son of Bernie Madoff, Dies at 48

The last of the Madoff sons dies of cancer Andrew Madoff, son of multi-billion-dollar Ponzi scheme mastermind Bernie Madoff, died Wednesday at a New York City hospital at the age of 48.