American factories are desperate for workers. It’s a $1 trillion problem
Demand for goods is skyrocketing as the US economy reopens from the pandemic. But there’s a big problem: American factories can’t find…
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Attorneys in Gates divorce also worked on Bezos split
You can’t make this stuff up. Two of the attorneys on opposite sides of the Bill and Melinda Gates divorce case also represented the opposing…
Continue Reading What you need to know about the board deciding Trump’s fate on Facebook
The question of whether former President Donald Trump should be allowed back on Facebook is the biggest, most contentious and most controversial…
Continue Reading Why Amazon and Alphabet may need to split their high-priced stocks
Amazon and Google owner Alphabet are two of the most valuable companies on the planet. They dominate their industries, generate tons of cash and are…
Continue Reading Disney unveils a real-life lightsaber
Ever since “Star Wars” premiered in 1977, kids and adults alike wanted to get their hands on a lightsaber. The “elegant weapon for…
Continue Reading Bill and Melinda Gates are ending their marriage
Bill and Melinda Gates are ending their marriage after 27 years, the pair announced in a statement on their verified Twitter accounts. “After a…
Continue Reading Broadway sticks to fall reopening despite New York lifting restrictions
Theater fans eager for Broadway’s reopening will have to wait a few more months. New York’s theater owners on Tuesday said they are still…
Continue Reading Walmart’s online store isn’t profitable. Now it’s borrowing from Amazon’s playbook
Let’s say you’re shopping for something on Walmart.com — maybe t-shirts. Under the category on the site, you’ll see a number of…
Continue Reading Gun sales are surging in a surprising state
Concerns about looming gun control legislation and rising crime continued to fuel gun sales in America throughout the month of April, according to…
Continue Reading Goldman Sachs wants its US workers back in the office next month
It looks like most Goldman Sachs workers will be back in Lower Manhattan by mid-June, marking another milestone in the reopening of New York City and…
Continue Reading The global chip shortage is going from bad to worse. Here’s why you should care
In the market for a new car, smartphone or washing machine this year? A global shortage of computer chips could mean you have to wait a while and pay…
Continue Reading Want to invest in crypto? Here’s what you need to know
Cryptocurrency is having a moment. Between the meteoric rise of dogecoin, Tesla accepting bitcoin as payment for its vehicles and PayPal allowing…
Continue Reading What is Dogecoin? How a joke became hotter than bitcoin
Dogecoin is the hottest, quirkiest cryptocurrency on the planet. The total value of the dogecoins in circulation is nearly $50 billion — not bad…
Continue Reading The world’s largest jewelry brand is ditching mined diamonds
Pandora produces more jewelry than any other company in the world. And on Tuesday, it announced a major change: It won’t use any more mined…
Continue Reading Banks are scrambling to protect their back office workers from India’s Covid surge
Big banks and accounting firms do most of their business in New York, London, Hong Kong and Tokyo. But they wouldn’t be able to function…
Continue Reading Twitter’s new subscription product could include ad-free journalism
Twitter, known for instant and short-form expression, is investing more in the media business and long-form journalism. The company announced Tuesday…
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‘A lot of heartbreak’: El Paso Hispanic Chamber helps struggling bars, restaurants apply for billions in available aid
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Bars and restaurants have been devastated during the Covid-19 pandemic. Many have laid off workers while others have closed…
Continue Reading When a market bubble isn’t the end of the story
From the price of stocks to ethereum, it’s no secret that markets continue to look extremely frothy. What’s happening: The S&P 500…
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Texas judge mulls whether to dismiss NRA’s bankruptcy petition
DALLAS, Texas — For nearly a month, attorneys have argued over whether the National Rifle Association’s petition to file for bankruptcy…
Continue Reading Why journalists have to make decisions about how to cover the January 6 riot aftermath
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. “Yesterday…
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El Paso County considering fireworks ban due to drought
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County Commissioners Court on Monday discussed a possible ban on fireworks usage given the current drought the Borderland…
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Chick-fil-A celebrating El Paso & Las Cruces ‘hometown heroes’ with free entrée
EL PASO, Texas — Chick-fil-A restaurants in El Paso and Las Cruces are celebrating “hometown heroes” in the community with a free…
Continue Reading One of the world’s best restaurants is going vegan
One of Eleven Madison Park’s most iconic dishes has been whole roasted duck with daikon and plum — it’s a classic of the…
Continue Reading Los Angeles Times names ESPN’s Kevin Merida as its new top editor
The Los Angeles Times has its new top editor: Kevin Merida of ESPN will start as executive editor in June, the paper announced Monday. Merida brings…
Continue Reading Robinhood fires back after Warren Buffett slams free-trading app
Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway vice chairman Charlie Munger are not big fans of short-term trading and the popular Robinhood app. But it…
Continue Reading Verizon offloads Yahoo and AOL in $5 billion deal
Verizon is exiting the media business, announcing Monday that it’s selling the unit for $5 billion to private equity firm Apollo Global…
Continue Reading Parents were hit hard in the pandemic. But vaccines and Biden’s spending plans could change that
America’s parents — mothers in particular — have been hit hard by the pandemic. Supervising distance learning and keeping their children…
Continue Reading Can Warren Buffett, the Oracle of Omaha, still see the future?
Warren Buffett’s ability to pick investments that pay off over the long term has transformed him into a billionaire and made him the…
Continue Reading Warren Buffett names his successor
Warren Buffett said Monday that Greg Abel, the head of Berkshire Hathaway’s non-insurance business, will be his successor — although…
Continue Reading This startup grows kelp then sinks it to pull carbon from the air
Carbon emissions are a huge contributor to climate change, so companies are getting creative about finding ways to suck the heat-trapping element out…
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