Samsung ordered to pay Apple $290m more for US patent infringements
California judge sides with Apple and says Samsung owes money for copying key features in 13 of its phones and tablets
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Your ultimate guide to the Federal Reserve
As Janet Yellen faces her confirmation hearing, Heidi Moore breaks down everything you need to know about the Fed
How the other half fly (to New York)
No tiresome queues, soggy sandwiches … what is it like to part of the A-list? Eva Wiseman reports from a luxury flight to New York (via Shannon)
Gore Vidal obituary
American literary polymath, who has died aged 86, was most prized for his acerbic essays and critiques on the workings of America and the world
‘For kids by kids’ organic menu introduced at Hyatt
Hyatt Introduces Groundbreaking Children’s Menu “For Kids, By Kids” For the more than three million children who stay in Hyatt hotels, the chain developed a “For kids, by kids” menu, which aims of promoting “healthy people, a healthy planet and healthy communities.” The 3-course organic meal menu has been developed by chef Alice Waters in … Read more
Travel data spending trends: Brazil one of the biggest contributor to the global tourism economy
Travel Spend Climbs to pre-recession levels according to Visa Insights Brazil proves to be a big contributor to the global tourism economy, increasing outbound spend by 32 percent, according to Visa’s 2011 Travel Snapshot. The research highlights key spend insights from Visa account holders traveling to and from the United States, Canada, Mexico and Brazil. … Read more