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The great reopening and return to pre-pandemic life is a tale of two timelines — and parents are caught in the middle. Offices are itching to get…
Continue ReadingThe great reopening and return to pre-pandemic life is a tale of two timelines — and parents are caught in the middle. Offices are itching to get…
Continue ReadingBitcoin, it seemed, was finally ready for prime time. Prices were surging, big payments firms were accepting it, and billionaires such as Paul Tudor…
Continue ReadingPeloton is rolling out a software fix for its Tread and Tread+ treadmills after a massive recall. Customers can now access a new “Tread…
Continue ReadingInflation is not something we’re used to worrying about. In fact, the only Americans with real memories of runaway inflation and its effect on…
Continue ReadingBitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are plunging as anxiety spreads through the market — this time, after China took more steps to crack down on the…
Continue ReadingA version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. Two days after…
Continue ReadingGoogle tried to make up for lost time at its annual developer conference this week by announcing a massive Android redesign and new features to help…
Continue ReadingNearly a year ago, Amazon said it would stop providing its facial-recognition software, Rekognition, to police for a year. Now it appears that ban…
Continue ReadingMore stores announced this week they are easing their mask requirements, joining a growing number of top chains changing their policies in the wake…
Continue ReadingWarren Buffett, the world’s most famous investor, is 90. But there are plenty of people much, much younger who are interested in stocks.…
Continue ReadingMichael Burry, one of the investors who became famous for predicting the epic collapse in the housing market in 2008 that was chronicled in the book…
Continue ReadingAt Forbes, a publication known for its coverage of the rich and powerful, its employees are fighting for something rather less glamorous: fair pay…
Continue ReadingAmericans keep putting money into their homes. And that’s great news for Home Depot. The retail giant reported sales and earnings for the first…
Continue ReadingThe International Energy Agency, which was founded by rich industrial nations after oil shocks in the 1970s to promote secure and affordable energy…
Continue ReadingBank of America said Tuesday that it will raise the hourly minimum wage of its US employees to $25 by 2025. “It costs us a few hundred million…
Continue ReadingThe latest round of federal stimulus payments of up to $1,400 per person lifted sales at Walmart, the largest retailer in the United States, as…
Continue ReadingFoxconn is partnering with automaker Stellantis to develop technology for vehicle cockpits, in the latest sign of the iPhone maker’s ambitions…
Continue ReadingCryptocurrency enthusiasm is skyrocketing, and while information surrounding digital currency is becoming more attainable, there’s still a big…
Continue ReadingThe firearms industry and its GOP allies have taken a more inclusive approach to fighting Democrat-led efforts to pass stricter gun laws this year.…
Continue ReadingAmazon is reportedly in talks to buy MGM, the vaunted film studio that was a staple of Hollywood’s Golden Age. A tie-up would give the tech…
Continue ReadingA confused Waymo self-driving car was captured on video as it became stranded on an Arizona road earlier this month while carrying a passenger and…
Continue ReadingNew York Public Radio has fired commentator Bob Garfield, who co-hosted the WNYC show “On the Media,” for allegedly violating the…
Continue ReadingBill Gates‘s 2020 resignation from Microsoft’s board of directors came after the board hired a law firm to investigate a romantic…
Continue ReadingTwenty five years ago, David Zaslav was instrumental in getting the brand-new cable news channel MSNBC into homes, sparking a new era of cable…
Continue ReadingJ. Crew, a brand known for its preppy aesthetic, is turning to a streetwear design veteran to help attempt a comeback after filing for bankruptcy…
Continue ReadingDiscovery is an iconic brand in the cable world, as are CNN and HBO. Warner Bros., the home of franchises such as DC and Harry Potter, is one of the…
Continue ReadingUsed cars, homes, lumber, gas and chicken: What do they all have in common? They’re all getting more expensive. The stimulus-fueled economy is…
Continue ReadingThe streaming TV race is about to get even more competitive. On Monday morning AT&T and Discovery, Inc. announced a deal under which…
Continue ReadingBurger King is bringing back crown-shaped chicken nuggets after a 10-year absence, the latest nostalgia play in the fiercely competitive fast-food…
Continue ReadingHow much content is enough? All signs point to a significant escalation in the streaming wars after AT&T and Discovery announced plans to combine…
Continue ReadingBook tickets. Schedule meetings. Obsess over your presentation. Pack a carry-on. Rush to the airport. Check out the lounge. Priority boarding. Take…
Continue ReadingElon Musk is once again giving crypto markets whiplash. The Tesla CEO is now saying that his company has not sold any bitcoin (XBT) after earlier…
Continue ReadingAirline industry executives are cautiously optimistic that Europe’s accelerated vaccine rollout will allow travel restrictions to be lifted and…
Continue ReadingGojek and Tokopedia — two of Indonesia’s biggest startups — have agreed to merge to create the largest tech group in the country and one of…
Continue ReadingLast week, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advised that fully vaccinated people can be indoors and outdoors without wearing masks…
Continue ReadingThe streaming TV race is about to get even more competitive. On Monday morning AT&T and Discovery, Inc. announced a deal under which…
Continue ReadingElon Musk has shown he can move markets with just a single word. On Sunday, the Tesla CEO did it again: Bitcoin extended losses after Musk seemed to…
Continue ReadingBill Gates’s 2020 resignation from Microsoft’s board of directors came after the board hired a law firm to investigate a romantic…
Continue ReadingThe Colonial Pipeline is up and running after a six-day shutdown, but some gas stations in Washington, DC and parts of the Southeast are still…
Continue ReadingUS Customs and Border Protection officers in Ohio have seized 36,000 headphones that resembled Apple AirPods. CBP in Cincinnati found that the…
Continue ReadingAT&T is in advanced talks with Discovery Communications about a deal that would combine two treasure troves of content in the streaming age.…
Continue ReadingA brand-new industry is launching in America — and its fate is inextricably linked to the success or failure of President Joe Biden’s…
Continue ReadingFitness companies found themselves pivoting last year after the pandemic forced the sudden closure of gyms, which upended people’s workout…
Continue ReadingEddy Willems was working for an insurance company in Belgium back in December 1989 when he popped the floppy disc into his computer. The disc was one…
Continue ReadingThe Associated Press, Al Jazeera, and media advocacy groups are demanding answers after an Israeli airstrike destroyed a building with offices…
Continue ReadingA relatively unsophisticated ransomware attack that caused a days-long shutdown of America’s largest fuel pipeline last week — resulting in…
Continue ReadingWhat do businesses need to operate? Electricity, water and gasoline are near the top of the list, and recent infrastructure failings suggest the…
Continue ReadingIt’s true: “CNN Tonight with Don Lemon” is ending after a seven year run. But he’s not going far — the show is just…
Continue ReadingVaccinated Americans hoping to leave their masks behind and hit the road this weekend may be in for sticker shock at the pump. Gas prices hit their…
Continue ReadingCoke Energy, we hardly knew you. The Coke-energy-drink hybrid is being discontinued in North America, just over a year after it launched. Coke Energy…
Continue ReadingStarbucks, Publix and Walt Disney World are the latest companies to change their masking policies Saturday following new guidance from the Centers…
Continue ReadingThe BBC journalist who conducted a bombshell 1995 interview with Princess Diana has resigned for health reasons, shortly before a report is to be…
Continue ReadingIn a major moment for Disney parks, and the theme park industry overall, Walt Disney World changed its mask rules for guests following new guidance…
Continue ReadingThe CEO of Japan’s top e-commerce company said Friday that it would be a “suicide mission” for the country to host the Olympic…
Continue ReadingApple parted ways with a new employee this week after thousands of workers petitioned the company to investigate how it hired the man, who had…
Continue ReadingShoppers who are vaccinated against COVID-19 can shop without masks in some Walmart, Sam’s Club and Costco locations as well as at Trader…
Continue ReadingDisney’s parks division, one of the company’s foundations since the opening of Disneyland in 1955, is trying to rebound after a…
Continue ReadingOn the morning of April 17, two brothers in Westchester, New York, woke up to learn that they had become millionaires overnight, thanks to an…
Continue ReadingTrader Joe’s customers don’t have to wear a mask while shopping, the grocery chain said Friday. The news follows new guidance that allows…
Continue Reading“L O V E L Y Oakland!” the house description began. It went on to give a slew of details about the 1,484 square-foot home —…
Continue ReadingBird, the startup that pioneered shared electric scooters, plans to go public as soon as this summer. Bird will merge with a special purpose…
Continue ReadingUS retail sales came back down to Earth in April after stimulus checks sent Americans on a shopping spree in March. Month-over-month, retail sales…
Continue ReadingTarget has announced that it will temporarily stop selling trading cards — of both the sports and Pokémon variety — in stores following…
Continue ReadingDelta Air Lines is requiring new employees to get the Covid-19 vaccine, making it one of the largest US companies to issue a mandate. “Any…
Continue ReadingRansomware attacks draw headlines when they take down major operations: hospitals, cities and most recently, a US fuel pipeline. Not only do…
Continue ReadingCompanies are gearing up for an era in which Covid-19 isn’t the primary driver of how people spend their money. The big question: As the…
Continue ReadingHyundai and Kia are pouring billions of dollars into the United States, where they plan to start building electric cars and invest more in futuristic…
Continue ReadingIt’s been nine years since Michael Robinson of Columbus, Ohio, nearly lost a major part of his family’s legacy. He’s still fighting…
Continue ReadingA version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. The beginning of the…
Continue ReadingEthereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin donated $1 billion worth of shiba inu coin — a dogecoin spinoff — to a Covid-19 relief fund in India. The…
Continue ReadingThe desirability of an Hermès Birkin handbag — a symbol of rarefied wealth — is such that not even a global pandemic can dull demand for…
Continue ReadingCVS, Walgreens and Macy’s said they are reviewing their requirements for facial coverings following new CDC guidance easing mask wearing for…
Continue ReadingStreaming has carried Disney through the pandemic with Disney+ growing to more than 100 million subscribers. Yet the biggest star in Disney’s…
Continue ReadingCVS, Walgreens and Macy’s said they are reviewing their requirements for facial coverings following new CDC guidance easing mask wearing for…
Continue ReadingThe long-awaited and much anticipated “Friends” reunion is coming to HBO Max at last. “Friends: The Reunion” will debut on…
Continue ReadingTesla’s Chinese sales last month were much weaker than they originally appeared. Although Tesla does not report monthly sales or regional…
Continue ReadingStreaming has carried Disney through the pandemic with Disney+ growing to more than 100 million subscribers. Yet on Thursday, the biggest star in…
Continue ReadingStocks rebounded Thursday from the inflation-fear weakness earlier in the week — though they pulled back a bit from earlier sharp gains. The Dow,…
Continue ReadingInflation is all that the market seems to care about these days. Wages are rising, consumer prices are surging — and investors are worried the…
Continue ReadingPrices are climbing all over the place as the economy is reopening. But for lower-income earners — who were already hit hardest by the pandemic —…
Continue ReadingInflation is all that the market seems to care about these days. Wages are rising, consumer prices are surging — and investors are worried the…
Continue ReadingAlibaba has reported earnings for the first time since China imposed a record fine on the tech giant — and the numbers were not as awful as some…
Continue ReadingGlobal airlines are canceling flights to Israel as clashes between the country’s military and Palestinian militants in Gaza intensify. Delta…
Continue ReadingMcDonald’s is the latest restaurant to say it’s raising wages in a bid to attract workers. The company is increasing hourly…
Continue ReadingAs the world grapples with a shortage of semiconductors, South Korea’s chipmakers are spending huge amounts of money to shore up their…
Continue ReadingPrices are climbing all over the place as the economy is reopening. But for lower-income earners — who were already hit hardest by the pandemic —…
Continue ReadingStocks are rallying sharply on Thursday with the Dow gaining some 500 points mid-morning. Worries about sudden spikes in inflation, which weighed on…
Continue ReadingMcDonald’s is the latest restaurant to say it’s raising wages in a bid to attract workers. The company is increasing hourly…
Continue ReadingThe Colonial Pipeline is back in action after a six-day shutdown, but widespread gas station outages in the Southeast could linger for days. Industry…
Continue ReadingThe price of bitcoin has nosedived after Tesla CEO Elon Musk said his company was suspending plans to accept the cryptocurrency as payment for…
Continue ReadingElon Musk’s surprise reversal on accepting bitcoin payments for Tesla cars has triggered a sharp plunge in the cryptocurrency — spelling…
Continue ReadingIt wasn’t long ago that real estate experts were bracing for the worst. The coronavirus pandemic had sent large parts of the world into…
Continue ReadingThe price of bitcoin has taken a nosedive after Tesla CEO Elon Musk said his company was suspending plans to accept the cryptocurrency as payment for…
Continue ReadingElon Musk says Tesla is abandoning plans to accept bitcoin as payment for the company’s electric vehicles, citing the cryptocurrency’s…
Continue ReadingThe Colonial Pipeline launched the restart of its operations Wednesday evening following a six-day shutdown caused by a ransomware attack, but the…
Continue ReadingA new reality TV show called “Unicorn Hunters” borrows the pitch-for-fame-and-fortune concept popularized by “Shark Tank” but…
Continue ReadingGas stations in the southeastern United States faced significant outages Wednesday as the Colonial Pipeline shutdown stretched into a sixth day,…
Continue ReadingIt might seem a bit late to fill the job, but Colonial Pipeline had been looking for a cyber security manager weeks before the ransomware attack. Too…
Continue ReadingEarlier this year Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey sold a digitally signed copy of his first-ever tweet from 2006 for nearly $3 million. And that could be…
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