The global chip shortage has come for iPads and Macs
Even America’s biggest company can’t save itself from a global shortage of crucial computer chips. What’s happening: Apple just had…
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Even America’s biggest company can’t save itself from a global shortage of crucial computer chips. What’s happening: Apple just had…
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Last Wednesday, Hong Kong journalist Bao Choy was honored for her investigative work. The following day, she was convicted for it. In essence, Choy…
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Since Facebook paid a whopping $19 billion to buy WhatsApp in 2014, investors have wondered how it will cash in on the acquisition, especially after…
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Apple’s steady stream of hardware upgrades and new services launched throughout the pandemic has held the company in good stead going into…
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Ford posted a much better first quarter than Wall Street was expecting. But it warned that the computer chip shortage that has dogged automakers will…
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Apple’s steady stream of hardware upgrades and new services launched throughout the pandemic has held the company in good stead going into…
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Walmart is coming after Kanye West for releasing a proposed logo design that the retailer says too closely resembles the company’s own logo.…
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The Federal Reserve said Wednesday the US economy is growing stronger, but it left interest rates unchanged near zero. Interest rates will stay the…
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The Federal Reserve said Wednesday the US economy is growing stronger, but it left interest rates unchanged near zero. Interest rates will stay the…
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Microsoft is changing its default font for the first time in nearly 15 years, and it wants your help selecting the new one. And no, you can’t…
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Toyota is planning to offer a new, large SUV with three rows of seats, and will add 1,400 jobs to an Indiana plant in order to build it. The…
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Microsoft had another blowout quarter, a massive acquisition and a noteworthy investment in Georgia, which just passed a controversial bill that…
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America can’t get enough chicken sandwiches. That’s great news for KFC, which launched a new one earlier this year. KFC’s parent…
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Google CEO Sundar Pichai said it has been “heartbreaking” to witness the pandemic’s devastating impact on India, which is…
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Tesla’s $1.5 billion bitcoin bet from early this year had already increased in value by more than $1 billion by the end of last month. The…
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President Joe Biden has a lot on his plate right now. But he’ll soon need to make an important decision about the future of the Federal Reserve…
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Samsung is bringing some of the strengths of its flagship Galaxy smartphones over to its notebook line. The company announced on Wednesday four…
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UK media outlets from across the political spectrum are engaged in an unusually direct confrontation with Prime Minister Boris Johnson over…
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Spotify CEO Daniel Ek is standing behind and promoting his company’s top podcast host, Joe Rogan, even after Rogan spread anti-vaccine…
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A copy of the Declaration of Independence is hitting the sizzling collectibles market, just in time for July 4th. And unlike other rare items up for…
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It’s not a celebrity, but Taco Bell has enlisted something equally as recognizable for its first-ever global ad campaign: the moon. On May 4,…
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Samsung is bringing some of the strengths of its flagship Galaxy smartphones over to its notebook line. The company announced on Wednesday three…
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For the first time during the pandemic, most Americans approve of the economic conditions in the United States, according to a CNN poll conducted by…
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Saudi Arabia is considering selling part of its giant state oil company to a major foreign investor, likely from China. The kingdom’s crown…
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Boeing’s business is improving. But its troubles are not yet behind it. The company on Wednesday reported a much smaller loss in the first…
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Spotify is frequently one step ahead of us, suggesting undiscovered songs, artists and podcasts based on what you listened to in the past. But who is…
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If you’re one of those millennials who moved to a rural or suburban area during the pandemic, it’s practically a requirement that you…
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Blue Origin is pushing back on NASA’s decision to hand a $2.9 billion contract to SpaceX to build the vehicle that will land the next…
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America is emerging from the worst of the pandemic, and that will mean some eye-popping figures when the government releases economic growth data…
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Big Tech companies continue to lap up huge amounts of money from advertisers as consumers spend more time online. That’s great news for their…
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In a typical year, Samsung only holds two of its big “Unpacked” events. But this is no normal year. The South Korean consumer electronics…
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Joe Rogan, one of the world’s highest paid and most popular podcast hosts, is giving air to anti-vaccine narratives. On his Spotify exclusive…
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Zomato, the Indian startup that acquired Uber’s local food delivery business last year, is headed for a mega IPO. The company on Wednesday…
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Alphabet kicked off a big week for tech earnings as the industry starts to look ahead to a post-pandemic economy by reporting a characteristically…
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A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. American presidents…
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There’s no end in sight for the ongoing love affair between Crocs, the maker of the often-mocked foam clog, and comfort-seeking consumers. On…
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Senator Elizabeth Warren is making her case for why America’s tax system is rigged by calling out Amazon, Netflix and other companies that pay…
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Alphabet kicked off a big week for tech earnings as the industry starts to look ahead to a post-pandemic economy by reporting a characteristically…
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Amazon wants to make grocery deliveries more convenient and protect them from theft and bad weather by bringing them straight into customers’…
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Millions of people stuck at home for more than a year are expected to hit the road for much-needed post-pandemic vacations this summer. Good luck…
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In a surprise move over the weekend, “Saturday Night Live” announced that business mogul Elon Musk would be hosting the NBC variety show…
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In a surprise move over the weekend, “Saturday Night Live” announced that business mogul Elon Musk would be hosting the NBC variety show…
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GameStop shares have gone ballistic this year, surging more than 800% thanks to love from Reddit fans betting on a turnaround for the video game…
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There’s no end in sight for the ongoing love affair between Crocs, the maker of the often-mocked foam clog, and comfort-seeking consumers. On…
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NBA Top Shot is the hottest NFT marketplace on the planet. It’s also got a big problem: Customers are complaining about exceptionally long wait…
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Rupert Murdoch has officially scrapped plans to launch a TV news channel in the United Kingdom. In a note to employees Tuesday, Murdoch’s News…
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“I remember the punched-in-the-gut feeling I had the moment I learned that a young male reporter with just a few years of experience had nearly…
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There may not be a bigger promoter of the idea that humanity should go to Mars than Elon Musk. But Musk is once again in the news for admitting,…
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Losses caused by the collapse of US hedge fund Archegos have topped $10 billion. Swiss bank UBS revealed on Tuesday that it lost $774 million from…
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“I remember the punched-in-the-gut feeling I had the moment I learned that a young male reporter with just a few years of experience had nearly…
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Beyond Meat is replacing its signature plant-based burger with a version designed to taste more like animal beef. The newest recipe, which will…
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Amazon’s Fire Kids tablets have long been popular among younger users, but now the company is targeting older kids with a brand-new lineup.…
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Tesla just posted record quarterly profits, with one measure of earnings passing the $1 billion mark for the first time. But in order to justify its…
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A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. Usually, when social…
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Toyota is hitting the gas to achieve its self-driving goals by buying Lyft’s autonomous vehicle business for over half a billion dollars. The…
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Apple rolled out a major privacy feature on Monday that will allow iOS users to decide how they want their personal data handled — a move that has…
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Tesla posted record profits Monday — its third record quarter in a row — as its adjusted earnings reached the $1 billion mark for the first time.…
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Hiromi spent most of her life feeling trapped. Growing up, the now 58-year-old Japanese acupuncturist felt pressure to conform to Japan’s…
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A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. Usually, when social…
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Emergent BioSolutions’ stock lost more than half of its value since the disclosure that it ruined as many as 15 million doses of Johnson &…
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Epicurious is changing up its diet to help fight climate change. The online food publication announced Monday that it has “cut out” beef:…
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Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is putting up $100 million for a new XPrize competition aimed at spurring the creation of new carbon removal…
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Investing in cryptocurrencies requires an appetite for risk and a whole new vocabulary. Here’s a beginner’s guide to the fundamentals of…
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Hollywood’s biggest night was also its smallest night ever. The 93rd Academy Awards tried to cover for a lost year in film with a boatload of…
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Apple is the only American company to reach a $2 trillion market value. But it could soon have a lot more company in that elite club. Microsoft is…
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Apple is the only American company to reach a $2 trillion market value. But it could soon have a lot more company in that elite club. Microsoft is…
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After a five-day losing streak, bitcoin was up about 8% Monday morning to $53,600. Last week, the cryptocurrency tumbled below $50,000 for the first…
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After surviving a fear-filled year of the COVID-19 pandemic, getting vaccinated is a cause for celebration. As COVID-19 vaccines become more readily…
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The European Union said Monday it is suing AstraZeneca over an alleged breach of its vaccine supply contract, a dramatic escalation of a months-long…
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Domino’s Pizza is bringing back the Noid, its popular mascot from the 1980s — with a techy twist. For those who don’t remember the hair…
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Apple is doubling down on its manufacturing presence in the United States. The company announced Monday it’s bolstering a previously announced…
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Coconut milk is soon being added to Dunkin’ menus nationwide, a sign that demand for plant-based milk alternatives shows no signs of slowing.…
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U-Haul trucks are unexpectedly getting a new look in Hawaii. While the trucks are usually used for moving, tourists are now renting them because…
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One of the hottest corners of financial markets is getting slightly less manic. What’s happening: Billionaires, celebrities and athletes have…
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Twitter has removed several tweets about Covid-19 at the request of the Indian government, including some that were critical of Prime Minister…
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Google’s Sundar Pichai and Microsoft’s Satya Nadella are rushing aid to India as the country battles an onslaught of coronavirus cases.…
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One of this year’s Oscar nominees, “Do Not Split,” is a documentary about the 2019-2020 Hong Kong protests. But residents of Hong…
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Although 2020 was rough for most companies — to say the least — some bucked the trend. The pandemic forced consumers to learn, workout, socialize…
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Live from New York, it’s … Elon Musk? In one of the more surprising announcements in the recent history of “Saturday Night…
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The Oscars have always been an ad for going to the movies, but as we head into this year’s ceremony on Sunday, the future of movie-going and…
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Dresses — the pretty ones worn to work, cocktail hour or anytime a pick-me-up was needed in the “before times” — have been in…
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If this is a new Roaring Twenties for stocks and the economy, do we need to worry about how the 1920s ended? There has been a lot of talk about how…
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Looking for a job during the coronavirus pandemic has proven to be much harder than in normal times. Last April, 20.5 million jobs were wiped from…
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Investors are getting ready to reposition their portfolios for the post-pandemic world. That means moving money out of big tech, which did amazingly…
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A SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft — carrying four astronauts from three countries — docked with the International Space Station early Saturday…
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A SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft — carrying four astronauts from three countries — docked with the International Space Station early Saturday…
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When promoting new products, most tech companies host a flashy event followed by TV and digital ads. Now, Samsung is taking promotion to a new level…
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Car dealer lots have only a fraction of the vehicles that they typically have — both new and used. It’s helping send prices to record…
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So this is what the view looks like when flying on Mars. The Ingenuity helicopter captured its first color image from 17 feet (5.2 meters) above the…
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When Apple unveiled its colorful new iMac line at a virtual product launch earlier this week, reactions were divided: They’re beautiful.…
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Diapers are a pricey, essential item for parents. Now, they’re getting even more expensive, hurting low-income families already struggling with…
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A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. Anticipation is…
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Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast ever and one of the world’s greatest athletes, is leaving endorsement powerhouse Nike for a deal with…
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Honda became the latest automaker to promise an emissions-free future. In his first press conference as CEO of the Japanese automaker, Toshihiro Mibe…
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Diapers are a pricey, essential item for parents. Now, they’re getting even more expensive, hurting low-income families already struggling with…
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When JPMorgan Chase agreed to finance a breakaway competition of some of the world’s richest soccer clubs, it expected some heated discussions.…
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Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies were deep in the red early Friday, selling off over worries that the US government will hike taxes in the near…
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This time last year, Indian entrepreneurs were in panic mode. The government had locked down the country’s entire population in a dramatic step…
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A SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft — carrying four astronauts from three countries — took off from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida…
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President Joe Biden kicked off a virtual climate summit on Thursday with a pledge to slash US greenhouse gas emissions by up to 52% below 2005 levels…
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