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How Apple, Foxconn, and others can address labor abuses in overseas factories

Why do we keep hearing about labor abuses in overseas factories like those of Apple-supplier Foxconn? Auditing and inspections are inadequate to solve the problem. Requiring companies to examine and publicly report on risks along their supply chains can help eliminate violations.

FIFA chief Blatter gets fourth four-year term despite corruption scandal

The Swiss president of world soccer's governing body won the uncontested election after his only rival dropped out of the race. But FIFA, and its awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar, remains under the shadow of allegations of corruption and bribery.

Are Pandora and Skullcandy too hip for the stock market?

With upcoming IPOs, it still isn't clear how the companies will fare against competition.

Is Facebook headed to China?

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg visited the offices of a popular Chinese search engine on Monday, prompting speculation that Facebook is eyeing business opportunities in mainland China.

Facebook raked in $2 billion in 2010: report

Facebook is reportedly a cash cow. So much for the supposed inability of the social network to turn a substantial profit.

World Cup soccer ball travels faster and farther at high altitudes

World Cup soccer balls will travel faster and straighter through Johannesburg's thin air, a NASA scientists has warned.

World Cup 2010: Is the Jabulani ball bad for the World Cup?

The official World Cup 2010 soccer ball, the Jabulani, is terrible, say players. Its flight is unpredictable and has produced some of the lowest scoring early matches in World Cup history.

World Cup 2010: Top 10 highest-paid players now a little less rich

Six of the highest-paid players in World Cup 2010 have lost up to $21 million collectively because of the euro's slide.

FTC clears Google purchase of mobile ad service AdMob

Google's $750 million purchase of Admob strengthens the firm's dominance of web advertising.

Free Shipping Day: For small firms is huge boon

On Free Shipping Day 2009, small businesses get a boost usually reserved for big retailers through a concerted free shipping push.

World Cup draw: US, England, France get good slots in South Africa

FIFA settled the World Cup draw in South Africa today ahead of next summer's tournament. The US will face off against England and minnows Algeria and Slovenia.

Brazil touts drastic decline in Amazon deforestation ahead of Copenhagen

Brazil announced that it had cut the amount of Amazon deforestation in half. It plans voluntary reductions between 38 and 42 percent in carbon emissions at the upcoming Copenhagen climate talks.

Can Nike and Wal-Mart save the Amazon?

An ambitious commitment by some of the world's largest companies not to buy beef or leather products from the Brazilian Amazon may falter if a strong monitoring system isn't put in place.

Iceland’s new island is an exclusive club – for scientists only

A UN World Heritage site that no tourist will ever set foot on, Iceland’s Surtsey is a fresh geologic creation reserved for research.

Reporters on the Job

'Rome 1960': birth of a new era

Ideals clashed with reality in the 1960 Olympic Games.

Just how 'green' is that shirt?

An 'organic cotton' label doesn't make it 'carbon free.' But a new factory in Sri Lanka moves a step closer to that claim.

Just how 'green' is that shirt?

An 'organic cotton' label doesn't make it 'carbon free.' But a new factory in Sri Lanka moves a step closer to that claim.

Communist retro-chic: East-bloc icons win new status

Spurred by nostalgia and the sameness of globalization, Communist-era goods make a comeback in Eastern Europe.

China's Lang Lang hopes to snap up a Grammy

The flamboyant young pianist has been called the 'Tiger Woods' of classical music.