The Coolest Kickstarter ever raises over $13 million

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) The Coolest Cooler (yes, a cooler) raised $13.3 million in its 52-day run. The previous record holder, the Pebble smartwatch raised $10.2 million in 2012. Why have more than 60,000 people contributed to a cooler campaign? Well,...

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A&E deal would price Vice at $2.5 billion

Vice's co-founder Shane Smith has said he wants Vice to be the "next CNN" and "next MTV." NEW YORK (CNNMoney) Vice Media is in talks with A&E about a deal that would value it at more than $2.5 billion, according to a Vice spokesman. A&E...

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Sports betting vs. the stock market

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) They both believe they can predict the future, and they sometimes fall into the trap of making decisions with their hearts instead of their brains. And of course, they both hate to lose. But don't let those similarities fool...

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Indian economy gets a jolt

India's quarterly growth data was stronger than expected. HONG KONG (CNNMoney) This is the strongest quarterly growth in over two years and it comes as the first 100 days of Narendra Modi's term as prime minister come to a close. Modi has...

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Slow Comcast speeds were costing Netflix customers

Netflix told the FCC that calls made to its customer support center about slow-loading videos on Comcast's network more than quadrupled late last year. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) That's according to a petition Netflix filed to the Federal Communications...

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A dozen McDonald's outlets closed in Russia

12 McDonald's outlets are closed in Russia LONDON (CNNMoney) Russia's consumer watchdog agency is forcing the American fast-food chain to temporarily close eight more outlets across the country over accusations of sanitary violations, bringing...

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Dollar General still wants to buy Family Dollar

Dollar General reported earnings today and reaffirmed its interest in buying rival budget-retailer Family Dollar. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) While announcing second-quarter earnings Wednesday, Dollar General's (DG) CEO reiterated his intentions. ...

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Fantasy football's chic alternative

(Left to right) Stephanie Lozito, Andrew Nyman, Greg Johnson and Katey Johnson NEW YORK (CNNMoney) A new startup offers the competition of fantasy football -- brackets, voting, prizes -- for those whose sport of choice is, well, shopping. ...

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Spider webs cause car recall again

The Suzuki Kizashi is the latest car to be recalled due to problems caused by spiders. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) Suzuki became the fourth Japanese automaker forced to recall cars because of problems caused by spiders spinning webs inside of the cars....

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Amazon is eating Best Buy's lunch

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) The electronics retailer reported quarterly sales Tuesday morning that were lower than a year ago and below Wall Street's expectations. The main culprit? Tough competition from online retailers. "We continued to see a shift...

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Home prices rising, but slowly

Year-over-year price gains have slowed. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) National home prices rose 6.2% this spring, compared to the same three months last year, according to the S&P/Case-Shiller national home price index. Prices in the index's 10...

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Don't wait! Trade in your old iPhone now

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) The trade-in value of an old iPhone declines sharply before the launch of each new one, and Apple (AAPL, Tech30) is expected to unveil the iPhone 6 in just a couple of weeks -- on Sept. 9. In the past, prices for old iPhones...

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Silicon Valley comes to Iowa

An aerial view of the Facebook data center under construction in Altoona, Iowa. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) These massive facilities are filled with servers and other equipment that keep Web-based services running. Microsoft (MSFT, Tech30) announced...

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Apple recalls iPhone 5s for battery woes

Certain iPhone 5 smartphones are eligible for free battery replacements, Apple says. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) Apple (AAPL, Tech30) said "a very small percentage" of iPhone 5 smartphones may "suddenly experience shorter battery life or need to be charged...

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S&P 500 tops 2,000 for first time ever

How long would it take to blow out 2,000 candles? The S&P 500 topped the 2K mark for the first time Monday. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) Despite a fair amount of ups and downs over the past few months, the popular index of large companies is up 8%...

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10 Western companies getting slammed in Russia

LONDON (CNNMoney) Many are reporting slower Russian sales and, in some cases, store closures as the Ukraine-Russia conflict drags on. Some have seen their share price get pummeled since the start of the year. Cold War-style tensions and escalating...

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Glenn Beck sought out CNN deal, but talks died fast

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) But the idea fizzled fast and talks aren't expected to resume, according to several people with direct knowledge of the exchange. "The talks were never serious," one of the people said. Still, Beck's interest -- first reported...

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Stock market matchup: Yellen vs. Putin

Investors are caught in the middle of Yellen and Putin. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) Despite their differences, Federal Reserve chief Janet Yellen and Russian President Vladimir Putin are having big impacts on the stock market these days. They're not...

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Hypoallergenic nuts to solve nut allergies

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) Gus had suffered — but luckily survived — anaphylaxis, a potentially fatal reaction. Tests later revealed he had allergies to peanuts and tree nuts, like almonds and hazelnuts, the mere scent of which makes his eyes and throat...

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The Coolest Kickstarter tops $9 million

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) More than 46,000 people think so. The Coolest Cooler has raised over $9.2 million on Kickstarter -- and it still has a week to go. It's described as a "portable party" and includes features like a blender, waterproof bluetooth...

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10 Western companies getting slammed in Russia

LONDON (CNNMoney) Many are reporting slower Russian sales and, in some cases, store closures as the Ukraine-Russia conflict drags on. Most have seen their share price fall since the start of the year. Cold War-style tensions and escalating sanctions...

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Tourists flock to Colorado to smoke legal weed

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) "We have a flow of tour buses coming in every day now," said Toni Fox, owner of 3D Cannabis Center, a Denver dispensary with an influx of Japanese and Saudi tourists. "We even get charter buses from Texas!" Fox is billing her...

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Janet Yellen: Job market not recovered

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) That was Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen's main message Friday in a much anticipated speech. "It speaks to the depth of the damage that, five years after the end of the recession, the labor market has yet to fully recover,"...

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'Secret' app didn't actually keep you anonymous

The Secret app is supposed to keep you anonymous. But until last week, it was possible to trace posts directly to you. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) Hackers at Rhino Security Labs figured out a way to dupe Secret's system. To join Secret's community,...

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Mortgage rates hit 2014 low

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) The average rate for a 30-year loan now stands at 4.1%, according to Freddie Mac. That was its lowest level since June 2013, when it stood at 3.93%. The average 15-year fixed was 3.23%. Related: Best housing markets for Millennials...

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I created 7 jobs and the U.S. tried to deport me

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) The Canadian techie, who agreed to speak on the condition of anonymity, was in the U.S. on an H-1B visa, the most common type of visa for immigrant workers. But H-1B petitions must be sponsored by an employer, which makes...

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Investors cheer: S&P 500 hits all-time high

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) The start of August was rough for stocks as the Russia-Ukraine standoff, the Israel-Gaza conflict and terrorist group activity in Iraq all flared again. While serious problems remain in each of these regions, their impact on the...

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Workers spend more time planning vacation than retirement

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) In a survey of 1,000 retirement savers conducted for Charles Schwab, more than half said they had spent five hours or more doing research the last time they bought a car, and 39% said they spent more than five hours exploring vacation...

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Website crash mars $188 billion "demerger"

BHP Billiton's website crashed Tuesday as it tried to announce a corporate split. LONDON (CNNMoney) The announcement of the split and annual earnings came 45 minutes later than markets expected, and could still not be viewed on the site several...

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New Corvette lets you spy on garage valets

A "valet mode" feature on the 2015 Corvette, will allow you to see and hear exactly what garage attendants were doing with your car while it was in their care. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) Now, you can actually see for yourself. A "valet mode" feature...

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$15 million pours in from Ice Bucket Challenge

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) But the Ice Bucket Challenge for ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease, is more than just another chance for folks to flaunt themselves on social media. The ALS Association said Monday that it has received $15.6 million in donations since...

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Lion-ripped jeans sell for $1,500

LONDON (CNNMoney) A zoo fundraising group in Japan raised $3,500 last month after selling three pairs of denim jeans that were gnawed and clawed by lions and tigers. The group -- the Mineko Club -- created the special "Zoo Jeans" to raise money...

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Hospital network hacked, 4.5 million records stolen

Hackers have taken 4.5 million Social Security numbers from patients who attended any one of Community Health Systems' 206 hospitals this year. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) Hackers have gained access to their names, Social Security numbers, physical addresses,...

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Local police get billions in military equipment

The militarization of local police in the U.S. came into focus this week as heavily armed police faced off against protesters in Ferguson, Missouri. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) The Department of Homeland Security pumped $1 billion into local law enforcement...

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