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‘SNL’ opening features a new face as Donald Trump

November 7, 2021 1:43 AM CNN Newsource

By Aya Elamroussi, CNN From a Super Bowl-winning quarterback to Super Mario, Saturday Night Live condensed a week’s worth of controversial…

American Airlines increases flight attendant holiday pay after operational meltdown

November 6, 2021 4:41 PM CNN Newsource

By Ramishah Maruf, CNN Business American Airlines is giving flight attendants who work during the holidays a one-time holiday pay premium, the…

Elon Musk asks Twitter if he should sell some of his Tesla stock

November 6, 2021 4:16 PM CNN Newsource

By Ramishah Maruf, CNN Business Elon Musk says he’ll let Twitter users decide if he should sell 10% of the 170.5 million shares he holds in…

Texas Gov. Abbott thinks he can attract cargo to Texas ports due to delays in California. Here’s why that makes no sense

November 6, 2021 1:50 PM CNN Newsource

By Chris Isidore, CNN Business Texas Gov. Greg Abbott thinks the delays at the nation’s largest ports in Southern California is an opportunity…

Prevea Health and Aaron Rodgers end partnership

November 6, 2021 12:43 PM CNN Newsource

By Ramishah Maruf and Jacob Lev, CNN Prevea Health and Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers announced they are ending their partnership in a…

The Elf was a lot harder to get on your Shelf this year

November 6, 2021 6:43 AM CNN Newsource

By Parija Kavilanz, CNN Business The Elf on the Shelf — a popular elf doll that parents place around their home in the runup to Christmas to…

Delhi pollution levels soar after residents defy Diwali fireworks ban

November 5, 2021 7:48 PM CNN Newsource

By Swati Gupta and Esha Mitra, CNN Air quality in India’s capital dipped to ‘hazardous’ levels Friday after the festival of Diwali…

World food prices are up 30% in a year

November 5, 2021 9:30 AM CNN Newsource

By Walé Azeez, CNN Business World food prices have surged to the highest level in more than a decade, driven by robust demand and lackluster…

Bitcoin scam: Kroger confirms press release was faked

November 5, 2021 9:12 AM CNN Newsource

By Reuters Kroger said on Friday a press release touting the acceptance of bitcoin cash at its stores this holiday season is fraudulent, making it…

Stocks rally to new record highs on strong jobs data and Pfizer Covid pill news

November 5, 2021 9:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business Wall Street got a double dose of good news to cheer on Friday. The job market rebounded sharply in October…

John Deere considers using overseas plants and US strikebreakers

November 5, 2021 8:32 AM CNN Newsource

By Chris Isidore, CNN Business John Deere says it is looking at all options to provide products to its customers, including possibly using…

Who will pay for testing under Biden’s new vaccine mandate for businesses?

November 5, 2021 8:31 AM CNN Newsource

By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Business Companies are running the numbers this week as they comb through recently released guidance on how to implement…

Want a better paying job? First you need to figure out how much you really make

November 5, 2021 7:51 AM CNN Newsource

By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Business So many factors go into deciding whether to quit your job, but pay is a big one. Even if money isn’t your top…

Silicon Valley is not on trial in the Elizabeth Holmes case. Classic fraud is

November 5, 2021 6:37 AM CNN Newsource

Opinion by Jessica A. Roth for CNN Business Perspectives As the Elizabeth Holmes trial unfolds, the audacity of the alleged scheme becomes clearer by…

Pfizer shares soar on positive test results for Covid pill

November 5, 2021 6:33 AM CNN Newsource

By Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business Shares of drug giant Pfizer surged nearly 11% Friday after the company announced positive test results for an…

Big rebound in jobs: America adds 531,000 jobs to the economy in October

November 5, 2021 6:32 AM CNN Newsource

By Anneken Tappe, CNN Business America’s jobs recovery gathered some steam last month as US employers added 531,000 positions in October. The…

There could be a seismic shift in the labor market. Here’s why

November 5, 2021 6:14 AM CNN Newsource

By Julia Horowitz, CNN Business America’s job market is showing signs of strength — welcome news after a choppy summer. What’s…

The Peloton movement may be over. Shares plunge

November 5, 2021 5:28 AM CNN Newsource

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business Peloton investors are going to have to take a meditation class (or several) after its latest earnings report that…

White House says OPEC and Russia are putting the global recovery at risk

November 5, 2021 5:23 AM CNN Newsource

By Charles Riley and Kevin Liptak, CNN Business The White House has accused OPEC and its allies of putting the global economic recovery at risk by…

Another Chinese real estate developer is in serious trouble

November 5, 2021 4:34 AM CNN Newsource

By Michelle Toh, CNN Business Another Chinese real estate company appears to be at risk of default, escalating fears of further problems in the…

Advocates say this Build Back Better provision is exactly what local newsrooms need

November 4, 2021 9:45 PM CNN Newsource

By Brian Stelter, CNN Business A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free…

‘I barely function some days’: Covid ‘long haulers’ struggle to work amid labor shortage

November 4, 2021 3:25 PM CNN Newsource

By Gabe Cohen, CNN Laurie Bedell feels trapped inside her home and her ailing body. “I pretty much live here in the living room,” Bedell…

Striking Alabama mine workers bring protest to New York City

November 4, 2021 2:25 PM CNN Newsource

By Vanessa Yurkevich and Chris Isidore, CNN Business Mine workers have been on the picket line outside of two mines owned by Warrior Met Coal in…

US productivity dropped to its lowest level in 40 years

November 4, 2021 12:38 PM CNN Newsource

By Anneken Tappe, CNN Business US labor market productivity fell dramatically in the third quarter of the year, dropping to its lowest level in 40…

Google celebrates Diwali with Easter egg

November 4, 2021 10:36 AM CNN Newsource

By Sana Noor Haq, CNN Business As people around the world begin to celebrate Diwali, Google is commemorating the event with a special Easter egg.…

Newsmax reporter’s tweets blocked for claiming Covid vaccine contains satanic marker

November 4, 2021 9:39 AM CNN Newsource

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business Twitter suspended Newsmax White House correspondent Emerald Robinson for posting blatant misinformation about the…

ESPN Classic is shutting down next year

November 4, 2021 9:24 AM CNN Newsource

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business Sports fans who can’t get enough of watching legendary games of the past are in for a disappointment: ESPN…

Zillow bet the farm on its house-flipping business. Now it’s downsizing

November 4, 2021 8:29 AM CNN Newsource

By Allison Morrow, CNN Business Editor’s Note: A version of this story appeared in CNN Business’ Nightcap newsletter. To get it in your…

Your favorite comfort foods are getting more expensive

November 4, 2021 7:40 AM CNN Newsource

By Nathaniel Meyersohn and Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN Get ready to pay even more for the fun stuff in your grocery cart. Top snack makers Kraft…

If the labor shortage continues, the US economy won’t be able to recover

November 4, 2021 6:59 AM CNN Newsource

Opinion by Gad Levanon for CNN Business Perspectives After enhanced unemployment benefits expired and schools re-opened in person, many expected…