Biz/Tech
The Cinnamon Toast Crunch shrimp-gate didn’t have to go viral
Disgusting. That’s what everyone thought when they first heard about the saga of the cinnamon-and-sugar encrusted shrimp tail found in a box of…
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Google offered a professor $60,000, but he turned it down. Here’s why
When Luke Stark sought money from Google in November he had no idea he’d be turning down $60,000 from the tech giant in March. Stark, an…
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Bernie Sanders doesn’t ‘feel comfortable’ about Twitter’s permanent ban against Trump despite him being a ‘pathological liar’
Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders denounced former President Donald Trump in strong terms in an interview released Tuesday but said Twitter’s…
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How Prince Harry got his new job
Prince Harry has found a new gig: The Duke of Sussex joined a startup called BetterUp as chief impact officer, which provides mental health services…
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HuffPost names Danielle Belton of The Root as its new editor in chief
HuffPost has finally found its new editor in chief. Danielle Belton, the editor in chief of The Root, will take the helm of the publication that is…
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Elizabeth Warren grills Janet Yellen: Why isn’t BlackRock ‘too big to fail?’
Senator Elizabeth Warren wants to know why the Biden administration isn’t more concerned that BlackRock manages $9 trillion in assets —…
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Google wants to give researchers money. Some no longer want to take it
When Luke Stark sought money from Google in November he had no idea he’d be turning down $60,000 from the tech giant in March. Stark, an…
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Luxury travel agency drops Trump Hotels
Virtuoso, a global travel agency consortium, has dropped all Trump Hotels from its exclusive listings. “Trump Hotels are no longer part of the…
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Tech CEO explains why he hired Prince Harry
Prince Harry has found a new gig: The Duke of Sussex joined a startup called BetterUp as chief impact officer, which provides mental health services…
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A top health official warned relaxing Covid-19 measures threatens progress. A day later, more states said they were easing restrictions
A top health official warned the US could see an “avoidable” Covid-19 surge if Americans let up on mitigation measures now. A day later,…
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AP journalist released from detention in Myanmar
Associated Press journalist Thein Zaw has been released from detention in Myanmar three weeks after he was arrested for covering a protest against…
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This Bill Gates-backed startup will soon help power a giant mine
Heliogen, the Bill Gates-backed clean energy startup, is bringing its field of mirrors to the Mojave Desert. In a bid to bring carbon-free power to…
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Get ready to see more films like ‘Cruella’ on Disney+
Even as the pandemic pummeled its businesses, Disney managed to eke out a blockbuster success with its streaming service, Disney+. But to keep those…
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Prince Harry lands new job as a tech executive
Prince Harry has officially arrived in California. The Duke of Sussex has joined Silicon Valley startup BetterUp as its chief impact officer, the…
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Tencent’s profits are soaring. But investors are worried about a crackdown by China
Tencent just posted a huge jump in profits, but that won’t stop investors from fretting over whether it’ll become the next big target of…
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The Grape-Nuts shortage is over. Now, the brand is offering to pay back its most fervent fans
Finally, after a nationwide shortage forced fans to begrudgingly slurp bowls of lesser bran cereals, Grape-Nuts has reclaimed its rightful place on…
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Amazon’s cloud business has a new CEO
Amazon has appointed Tableau CEO Adam Selipsky as the new head of its biggest moneymaker, Amazon Web Services. His hiring is part of a major…
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Market mania has fed a SPAC boom. Here’s who is at risk
Exactly one year ago, with the world in the grip of a deadly pandemic, Wall Street put its Covid-19 fears aside. That jumpstarted a wave of market…
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You can now use bitcoin to buy a Tesla
Bitcoin fans looking for ways to spend their cryptocurrency fortunes can add a big ticket item to the list: a Tesla. “You can now buy a Tesla…
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A field of mirrors will soon help power this giant California mine
Heliogen, the Bill Gates-backed clean energy startup, is bringing its field of mirrors to the Mojave Desert. In a bid to bring carbon-free power to…
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Gun industry prepares for a surge in demand after back-to-back mass shootings
After mass shootings in Boulder and Atlanta that killed 18 people in the span of a single week, lawmakers are once again calling for stricter gun…
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Fed up with FAANG and meme stocks? Here’s a new investing strategy
Stop us if you’ve heard this before. Giant tech stocks are finally due for a prolonged cooling-off period and investors need to start adding…
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World’s first digital NFT house sells for $500,000
Having spent so much time at home over the last year, many people are craving a change in their surroundings. But if a coat of paint or some creative…
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Elon Musk is trying to win China back
Elon Musk’s Tesla has endured a rough couple of months in China. Now he’s working overtime to win Beijing back. The Tesla CEO lavished…
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Work-life balance on Wall Street looks like free Pelotons and Zoom-free Fridays
Editor’s Note: A version of this story appeared in CNN Business’ Nightcap newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free, here.…
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Regal theaters will get to show Warner Bros movies before they stream
Cineworld Group has some big news for movie buffs: Its theaters will get to screen Warner Bros. movies again before they stream, starting next year.…
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GameStop earnings fall short of expectations, but online sales offer some hope
After several wild weeks in the spotlight, GameStop’s released financial results for the three months ended January 30 that fell short of Wall…
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7-Eleven is opening a taco drive-thru
7-Eleven wants to get in on the growing popularity of fast food drive-thrus. So it’s opening one for its taco restaurant. The convenience store…
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