Co-winner of the 2015 Nobel Prize in chemistry, Turkish-American professor Aziz Sancar (L) meets with Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the presidential palace in Ankara, on December 15, 2015 (AFP Photo/Yasin Bulbul)
Ankara (AFP) - The US-based Turkish-American scientist who won the 2015 Nobel Chemistry Prize said education, in particular for women, was the top priority for Turkey as he made a rare visit home to meet President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Aziz Sancar is only the second Turk to have won a Nobel prize, after novelist Orhan Pamuk who won the Nobel for literature in 2006, and was accorded a warm welcome from Erdogan at his controversial new presidential palace on the outskirts of Ankara.
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice had Super Bowl ads ready on Feb. 7, although they technically weren't just ads for the movie. In fact, they didn't even premiere during the big game, as Turkish Airlines showed two new ads promoting Gotham and Metropolis before kickoff. Turkish Airlines was already seen in the last full trailer, as Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman was briefly on a flight in her Diana Prince clothes. This time, the airline announces that it is flying to both Gotham and Metropolis, with celebrity endorsements from each city's greatest businessman. 
Chobani, the Greek-yogurt maker founded by billionaire Hamdi Ulukaya, has rejected an offer from PepsiCo Inc. to take a major stake in the company. Chobani hired Goldman Sachs Group Inc. last year to seek a strategic partner that would invest in the company and help it expand distribution and production. A recent offer from PepsiCo to invest in the company was shot down, effectively ending deal discussions, according to Michael Gonda, a spokesman for the Norwich, New York-based yogurt company. PepsiCo declined to comment. 
Los Angeles: The Cleveland Cavaliers, who are expected to be one of the busiest teams in the days leading up to next week's NBA Trade Deadline, have a few players in mind as they continue to find the right deal and rumors claim that among the players that the Cavs have their eyes on are Omer Asik and Tyreke Evans. This season, Tyreke Evans contract is $10.7 million. It doesn't work. Trade exceptions cannot be combined with other players (aggregated in CBA terms). However, Asik is making $9.2 million and would fit within the Brendan Haywood trade exception. 
Europe's leading carrier Turkish Airlines' success has become a case study at one of the world's most prestigious collegial institutions -- Harvard Business School (HBS) on Tuesday. The case study called "Turkish Airlines: Widen Your World" explored the company's transformation from a regional actor to a global powerhouse in the international aviation industry, and discussed its fast and profitable growth in the sector. "Forecasts for the sector predict approximately 7 percent passenger and capacity growth in 2016. Turkish Airlines plans to achieve 21 percent capacity and 18 percent passenger growth in 2016," said the case study authored by HBS faculty member Prof. Juan Alcacer and HBS Istanbul Research Center’s Executive Director Esel Cekin. 
New York, NY (February 11, 2016) - Turkish Philanthropy Fund announces its newest Board member, Ahmet Bozer, Executive Vice President of The Coca-Cola Company. Bozer has been serving The Coca-Cola Company for more than 25 years at various positions, most recently leading all of the Companies operations outside of North America. In addition to his distinguished career in the corporate world, he is a founding member of The Coca-Cola Turkey Life Plus Foundation. Bozer sits on the Coca-Cola Company's Public Policy and Corporate Reputation Council and is a member of The Coca-Cola Foundation Board. 
NASA competitively selected Sierra Nevada Corporation’s (SNC) Space Systems to receive a multi-year contract to provide cargo delivery, return and disposal services for the International Space Station (ISS). SNC received a Commercial Resupply Services 2 (CRS2) contract, to fulfill a minimum of six cargo delivery service missions to and from the ISS utilizing SNC’s Dream Chaser Cargo System. NASA’s selection of SNC for the CRS2 programwill enable spacecraft reusability and runway landings for United States’ cargo delivery and access to the ISS through 2024.
Last week, Chobani aired a cheeky new television spot that pits Simply 100, the Greek yogurt maker's new low-calorie offering, against the competition. The commercial opens with a woman lounging on a poolside chair. She reaches for a cup of Dannon Greek yogurt, reads its ingredients, and then promptly throws it into the garbage. In the background, the voice of a narrator calmly explains what's going on: "Dannon Light & Fit Greek actually uses artificial sweeteners like sucralose. Sucralose—why? That stuff has chlorine in it." 
NEW YORK, Jan. 11, 2016 – The 2016 New York Times Travel Show has announced the winners of its 2016 Exhibitor Awards. The awards recognize excellence and innovation in exhibitor booths, displays and presentations. Turkish Culture and Tourism Office is selected Best in the Show. The winners and their categories are: 
Ablak Holdings, LLC, the Pittsburgh-based holding company that specializes in the acquisition, operation and growth of franchise businesses today announced that it has acquired the assets and franchisor rights of Pittsburgh-based Sincerely Yogurt®. Founded in 2009 by a man determined to bring a healthy, fun and community-focused alternative to traditional frozen desserts, the self-serve healthy yogurt franchise has 23 locations including PNC Park and Mexico. With uniquely low start-up and operating costs and proven profitability, Ablak Holdings CEO Varol Ablak envisions growing the franchise regionally, nationally and internationally. 
Turkish Coalition of America (TCA) 2014 annual report released. The report highlights TCA's many programs, projects, and grants in 2014. TCA Chairman Dr. Yalcin Ayasli stated on the occasion, "Since its founding in 2007, TCA has worked to make a meaningful contribution to advancing the role of civil society and strengthening relations between the United States and Turkey. 2014 was a year of important milestones for TCA. Some of the year's highlights include that the TCA Study Tour Grants and Study Abroad Scholarship programs provided the opportunity for 98 American university students to study in Turkey. The TCA Washington Summer Internship Program brought 15 young Turkish Americans to work in Washington, DC for congressional offices and non-governmental organizations. 
With more than half of all adults in the U.S. being single during one of the most family-oriented times of the year, the personal finance website WalletHub conducted an in-depth analysis of 2015’s Best & Worst Cities for Singles. Some singles are closer to a happily ever after than they think, but it depends on where they live. To identify the cities in which singles have the highest chance of finding a significant other, WalletHub’s analysts compared the 150 most populated U.S. cities across 25 key metrics. 
As part of a multimillion-dollar redesign, Jazz at Lincoln Center announces its exciting public gathering space, the Mica and Ahmet Ertegun Atrium, in recognition of their philanthropic and visionary contributions. The new Mica and Ahmet Ertegun Atrium is a striking and elegant public space set against a backdrop of sweeping views of Central Park and the Manhattan skyline. The Atrium features state of the art technological amenities including exceptional acoustics for public presentations and community events. 
