Mayor Rob Ford of Toronto will take leave from the campaign trail for reelection and enter into a rehabilitation program to recover from alcohol abuse.

The United States remains one of the biggest markets for smartphone manufacturers. As more competitors come into the fold without fast turnaround from users, it has been a challenge for Apple to earn more profits and maintain market position. While the company may prefer users to change their devices more frequently, it has not been an easy task. Smartphones in the United States follow a two-year upgrade cycle giving the company $300 earnings.

Facebook and Google now found another platform to compete at: artificial intelligence. Previously, the two companies have been working on acquisitions and strengthening their online platforms including their ad offerings. According to recent information, the two tech giants now want to push computer systems further. Are Google and Facebook indeed on their way to developing an AI system?

Samsung has been releasing multiple variants of its flagship handsets throughout the years. It should come as no surprise when the reports about the Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini started surfacing. According to recent information, the South Korean tech giant plans to release a Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini in May. The device should feature similar components like the Samsung Galaxy S5 including water and dust resistant capabilities.

Southern California airports face a two hour delay or more resulting from a Federal Aviation Administration computer glitch.

The hype over Apple’s major products has been building up for the past few weeks. Ming-Ching Kuo from KGI Securities predicted that Apple will release its iPhone 6, iPad Air and new 2014 MacBook products around third quarter of this year – within September. While the company has received criticisms for the long drawn out releases, Tim Cook explains Apple has always focused on developing products precisely rather than to be the first in the market to release.

British actor Bob Hoskins dies at 71, news broke in an announcement by publicist Clair Dobbs. He is known for his roles as gangsters, or tough men, as well as blue collar gentlemen in films like "Who Framed Roger Rabbit," "The Long Good Friday," and "Mermaids."

John Servati, a well loved and respected student at the University of Alabama, passed away in the hospital he sustained from a concrete wall he was holding up to save his girl friend.

Reportedly, Tuesday Naya Rivera was signed off of Glee's fifth season finale for dissension with Lea Michele.

DollarPhotoClub announced yesterday their plans to move into 13 new markets like Italy and Poland with over 11,000 subscribers.

Spiderman's new gal, Emma Stone must have learned a few tricks for us to be dangling for more jaw dropping performances. Even leaving Jimmy Fallon commenting it was the best performance on the show, she is the clear winner.

Firefox 29 releases the Chrome-like new look with similar three bar menu and round tables, while keeping the separate search form.

Android dethrones Apple’s iPad series as the platform strengthened its dominance in the tablet market. According to a report last April 28, the Android platform has been posting tablet sales and market share far better than Apple’s iPad. The iPad series has been one of the best selling devices in the market for years.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) has been creating a buzz in the bond market. Investors have been working on patching up losses from the $17 billion debt sale in the previous year. While losses were mainly due to the tech giant, still, investors chose to line up and be part of the latest offering. Analysts project the new offering may take on comparative size as the previous sale.

Samsung Samsung Electronics Co Ltd fell short of its expected quarterly profit for the second time. Despite the decline in sales, the South Korean tech giant expects earnings to pick up and become stronger in this year’s second quarter. The company is betting on its high end smartphones and televisions to deliver growth.

The Ellen DeGeneres Show hosts a uplifting shower of laughs and smiles for both the Olsen Twins and their fans.

Code.org partners with 30 public schools as they run towards making computer science more accessible to high school students nation wide.

California-based Synack, a crowdsourced platform for hacking into customers' security holes, raises $7.5 million for a series A funding round.

St. Petersburg-based HealBe engages crowdfunding goers at Indiegogo.com for GoBe earning $1,084,311 Tuesday, with the original goal set at $100,000.

California-based Pure Storage, specialized in speedy flash-storage boxes for data centers, gobbles up $225 million in their series D round from Investors.

Novare Equity Partners opens its second urban real estate investment leg, Novare Africa Poperty Fund II, with $250 million focusing on African countries, specifically Nigeria - where it operates.

Center Coast MLP & Infrastructure Fund (NYSE: CEN) (the "Fund") declared today a regular monthly distribution of $0.1042 per common share. The monthly distribution amount represents a 6.25% annualized distribution rate relative to the Fund's initial public offering price of $20.00 per share.

Below you will find some articles surrounding the recent event of Vladimir Putin and Crimea leaders signing a treaty with different tid bits of information in each respective article.

Apples Senior Vice President of Design, Jony Ive explains the hermetic secrecy of Apple and glimpses into their innovative designs in an first-in-depth interview with The Sunday Times.

A treaty was signed by Russian President Vladmir Putin and Crimea leaders Tuesday for their annexation with 95% support from the people.

Jett Webb kills 500 pounds of wild boar in North Carolina last month in a single shot from rifle. Jett Webb kills 500 pounds of wild boar in North Carolina last month in a single shot from rifle.

Jimmy Page will receive honorary doctorate of music on May 10th from Berklee College of music at 7,000 seater Agganis Arena at Boston University.

Justin Bieber trends Twitter again after posting a sexy dance video with Selena Gomez on Instagram which was later on removed after Selena’s fans said it was inappropriate.

Oil rig worker ses plane off south-eastern coast of Vietnam deems it to be the missing Malaysian Airline plane.

President Barack Obama goes viral in Middle East after Egyptian woman lets her tongue loose to the point of calling the president a donkey. Following in its wake, were photoshopped images and even t-shirts with the slogan quoting the woman "Shut up your mouth, Obama."