Next week’s earnings could boost tech stocks once again
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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SpaceX capsule with four astronauts aboard docks with International Space Station
A SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft — carrying four astronauts from three countries — docked with the International Space Station early Saturday…
Continue Reading SpaceX capsule with four NASA astronauts aboard docks with International Space Station
A SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft — carrying four astronauts from three countries — docked with the International Space Station early Saturday…
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Samsung’s new ad for its S21 Ultra phone is … a series on Hulu
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…
Continue Reading Prepare to pay the sticker price for a car
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…
Continue Reading Millions of Americans are about to get hit with diaper sticker shock
Diapers are a pricey, essential item for parents. Now, they’re getting even more expensive, hurting low-income families already struggling with…
Continue Reading No, the new iMac isn’t ugly. The design and colors are a breath of fresh air
When Apple unveiled its colorful new iMac line at a virtual product launch earlier this week, reactions were divided: They’re beautiful.…
Continue Reading All eyes are on the Facebook Oversight Board as its decision on Trump’s account looms
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. Anticipation is…
Continue Reading Honda promises to make only emissions-free vehicles in the future
Honda became the latest automaker to promise an emissions-free future. In his first press conference as CEO of the Japanese automaker, Toshihiro Mibe…
Continue Reading Simone Biles drops Nike and signs with Athleta
Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast ever and one of the world’s greatest athletes, is leaving endorsement powerhouse Nike for a deal with…
Continue Reading Diapers are already a huge expense for families. It’s getting even worse
Diapers are a pricey, essential item for parents. Now, they’re getting even more expensive, hurting low-income families already struggling with…
Continue Reading How JPMorgan Chase got European football so wrong
When JPMorgan Chase agreed to finance a breakaway competition of some of the world’s richest soccer clubs, it expected some heated discussions.…
Continue Reading Bitcoin drops below $50,000 over tax hike scare
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…
Continue Reading India is churning out billion-dollar startups. Now they need to start making money
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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SpaceX rocket carrying four astronauts launches from Florida
A SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft — carrying four astronauts from three countries — took off from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida…
Continue Reading The world is waking up to the climate crisis. Just look at Wall Street
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…
Continue Reading Astronauts prepare to launch aboard reused SpaceX capsule
Four astronauts from three countries are suited up and strapped into their SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule, which is sitting atop one of SpaceX’s…
Continue Reading The last clean energy boom turned to bust. Will this time be any different?
Investors who back upstart companies are known for their optimism. But when it comes to the wall of money pouring into clean energy, their enthusiasm…
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El Paso Woman takes to Tik Tok to spark up a conversation around mental health
EL PASO, Texas– Everyday millions of users log on to Tik Tok to upload short form videos, ranging from dance moves to comedy. One El Paso woman is…
Continue Reading India is churning out wealthy tech elites. Now they need to start making money
This time last year, Indian entrepreneurs were in panic mode. The government had locked down the country’s entire population in a dramatic step…
Continue Reading Tesla owners warned of ‘full self-driving’ risks even before fatal crash
Tesla’s “full self-driving” feature has attempted to drive under a railroad crossing arm while a speeding train passes. It’s…
Continue Reading The New York Post spent weeks fearmongering about vaccines. Now it’s telling people to ‘GET VAXXED’
Rupert Murdoch’s New York Post tabloid newspaper makes a very clear statement on Thursday: “GET VAXXED!” It is a laudable message…
Continue Reading Australian government tears up Victoria’s Belt and Road agreement with China, angering Beijing
The Australian government has canceled a Belt and Road agreement signed by China and the state government of Victoria, escalating trade and…
Continue Reading This Hong Kong journalist won awards for her investigation. Now she’s been convicted for her work
An award-winning Hong Kong journalist has been convicted of providing false statements to access a database as part of an investigation into alleged…
Continue Reading New York City hasn’t had this much empty office space in three decades
Vacant office space in New York City is the highest in nearly three decades and will likely hit “unprecedented levels” in the coming…
Continue Reading This company is selling mystery bags of food to combat restaurant waste
Food waste is a major contributor to the climate crisis. That’s why one company, Too Good To Go, is hoping its mystery food bags can be part of…
Continue Reading Spider-Man is heading to Disney streaming
Disney and Sony Pictures Entertainment agreed to a multi-year licensing deal Tuesday that will bring your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man to…
Continue Reading New York City sues Big Oil for allegedly misleading consumers about climate change
The City of New York has filed a lawsuit in state court against Exxon Mobil, Shell, BP, and the American Petroleum Institute for allegedly misleading…
Continue Reading Dow sinks more than 300 points on worries about higher taxes
US stocks tumbled Thursday over investors’ worries about higher taxes. All three major indexes closed deep in the red. The Dow fell 0.9%, or…
Continue Reading NYC sues Big Oil for allegedly misleading consumers about climate change
The City of New York has filed a lawsuit in state court against Exxon Mobil, Shell, BP, and the American Petroleum Institute for allegedly misleading…
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