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Liberia reports first new case of Ebola in weeks

Liberia reported its first Ebola case in weeks on Friday, a woman whom authorities suspect may have contracted the virus through sexual intercourse with a survivor, in a setback to efforts to halt the outbreak in West Africa. Liberian Information Minister Lewis Brown said that a 44-year-old woman had been transferred to the ELWA Ebola treatment unit in the capital Monrovia after testing positive for the virus. Liberia had not

Neiman Marcus hosts Burberry personalization event online

Burberry Bee bags Department store chain Neiman Marcus is giving consumers access to exclusive personalization through its ecommerce site. Starting Monday, March 23, consumers who purchase Burberry’s Bee handbag from the retailer can have it hand painted by artisans in Italy. This is the first time this type of customization has been offered for the Bee, and granting consumers access to unique items will likely make an impression. Make it

Jaguar Land Rover responds to criticism with recall

Range Rover Evoque British automaker Jaguar Land Rover is recalling about 36,500 of its Range Rover Evoque SUVs in China following a negative report by local media. The General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine asked for the recall on its Web site, saying the vehicles have defective gearboxes. While a recall may seem like a negative, getting ahead of a potential problem can have a positive impact for an automaker,

Tiffany net sales, earnings up in 2014

Tiffany T collection bracelets For the fiscal year ended Jan. 31, Tiffany & Co. saw a 5 percent rise in sales, totaling $4.25 billion. The company’s net earnings for the year were $484 million, up from $181 million the previous year. Even with positive results for the whole year, the brand is seeing challenges due to uncertain economic changes, particularly the strengthened U.S. dollar, which lead to decreased international tourist