ISRAELI ARMY SOCIAL MEDIA: While the bombs and bullets fly, Israel and Hamas are investing in a less violent but very effective weapon: social media. Read more
CONSUMER FUNK?: Aside from closing stores and rethinking online strategies retailers in a persistent "funk" when it comes to foot traffic are pulling out all the stops to get shoppers in stores -- and stay there long enough to make a purchase. Aggressive pricing, product differentiation and pop-in shops are just a few of the strategies retailers are experimenting with. A look at the trends and whether it's working. Read more
SUPERBUG: Antibiotic-resistant viruses continue to make new headway in the United States, with CRE spreading in hospitals in the Southeast and MRSA found in Washington state firehouses. Read more
STOCKS HOLD STEADY AT CLOSE ON MIXED ECONOMIC DATA: Read more