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Confused about this GameStop saga? Here are the 5 things you need to know

January 30, 2021 2:44 PM CNN Newsource

There was a lot to unpack in the deluge of news this week about GameStop, the stock market, Reddit groups, trading apps and hedge funds. If it all…

El Paso International Airport lands new airline serving Carlsbad, Albuquerque

January 30, 2021 10:43 AM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — El Paso International Airport officials have announced the addition of a new airline that will begin providing non-stop service…

Kraft is cooking up pink mac & cheese for Valentine’s Day

January 30, 2021 9:52 AM CNN Newsource

One of the greatest duos of all time — macaroni and cheese — is getting a Valentine’s Day makeover. The Kraft Heinz Company is…

Here’s what really happens to the items you return online

January 30, 2021 8:34 AM CNN Newsource

Let’s say you ordered…an air fryer. Online. You open up the box. For whatever reason, you don’t like it. So, you send it…

Inside the Reddit army that’s crushing Wall Street

January 30, 2021 5:10 AM CNN

Omar couldn’t believe what was happening. He should have been concentrating on the student he was tutoring in physics — a job he did during…

Sleep on the job? Company offers $3,000 for ‘Sleeping Beauty’ to test out mattresses

January 29, 2021 11:03 PM CNN Newsource

What if you could get paid for sleeping? Well, guess what — you can: $3,000 to be exact. Sleep Junkie, a mattress reviewing platform, is…

T or C’s Riverbend Hot Springs getaways are now reservation-only amid pandemic

January 29, 2021 8:08 PM KVIA ABC-7

TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, New Mexico — Businesses throughout the region have been impacted by Covid-19, and southern New Mexico communities have not…

Growing homeless camp near downtown El Paso draws ire of businesses

January 29, 2021 7:37 PM Wil Herren

EL PASO, Texas — A growing homeless camp near downtown El Paso is raising concerns for businesses in the area. In between Octavia and Noble streets,…

Dow closes down over 600 points as GameStop soars

January 29, 2021 12:22 PM CNN Newsource

NEW YORK, NY — It has been a turbulent week on Wall Street. GameStop has been at the center of it, again soaring on Friday and ending the day up…

US stocks post their worst month since October as the GameStop frenzy rages

January 29, 2021 2:33 PM CNN Newsource

It has been a turbulent week on Wall Street. GameStop has been at the center of it, again soaring on Friday and ending the day up nearly 68%, after…

Wall Street’s cops weren’t ready for GameStop. They’re paying attention now

January 29, 2021 1:53 PM CNN Newsource

The cops on the Wall Street beat weren’t prepared for an army of day traders coordinating on social media to run up the price of stocks like…

Cable news’ longest-serving executive is retiring after 40 years at CNN

January 29, 2021 1:34 PM CNN Newsource

The longest-serving executive in the history of cable news is retiring, and CNN will never be the same. Around the network he is known simply as…

It’s not just GameStop. Market bubble fears are rising

January 29, 2021 12:45 PM CNN Newsource

GameStop mania didn’t happen in a vacuum. It’s just the most glaring example of the bubble-like behavior running rampant in the financial…

The forces driving the GameStop rebellion

January 29, 2021 12:38 PM CNN

“Stop the steal!” Trumpist insurgents shouted as they rampaged through the US Capitol on Jan. 6, referring to what they falsely claimed…

Reddit investors shake up Wall Street — again

January 29, 2021 12:17 PM CNN Newsource

NEW YORK — GameStop’s stock is back to the races but the overall U.S. market is down as the saga that’s captivated and confused Wall Street…

GM looks to sell only emission-free vehicles by 2035

January 29, 2021 11:26 AM CNN

General Motors said Thursday it plans to be carbon neutral by 2040 in its global operations and hopes to offer only zero-emissions vehicles by 2035.…

Canada suspends all flights to Mexico due to Covid concerns

January 29, 2021 9:44 AM Associated Press

TORONTO, Canada — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday announced stricter restrictions on travelers in response to new, likely more contagious…

Dow slips while GameStop and others continue to soar

January 29, 2021 11:20 AM CNN

It has been a crazy week on Wall Street — and Friday trading is still in the early going. GameStop soared some 100% at the opening bell, after…

This audio-only social app has Twitter on alert

January 29, 2021 10:26 AM CNN Newsource

For months, people have been clamoring to get access to Clubhouse, a buzzy invite-only social media app where members join virtual rooms to have…

HNA once wanted to rule the world. Now it faces bankruptcy

January 29, 2021 10:15 AM CNN Newsource

HNA Group was once one of China’s largest conglomerates, spending billions of dollars to expand its reach around the world. Now it could go…

Analysis: Hedge funds bitching about Reddit can cry me a river

January 29, 2021 9:47 AM CNN

The irony is delicious. An online flash mob beats Wall Street insiders at their own game. Connected on social media during a work-from-home pandemic…

Travel to Antarctica during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go

January 29, 2021 8:27 AM CNN

If you’re planning to travel to Antarctica, here’s what you’ll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the Covid-19…

The forces driving the GameStock rebellion

January 29, 2021 8:20 AM CNN

“Stop the steal!” Trumpist insurgents shouted as they rampaged through the US Capitol on Jan. 6, referring to what they falsely claimed…

The GameStop phenomenon has gone global

January 29, 2021 7:28 AM CNN Newsource

The GameStop mania that’s hijacked US markets is grabbing the attention of investors all over the world, as traders from London to Mumbai try…

Buh-bye, skinny jeans: Levi’s is embracing a baggy look

January 29, 2021 7:08 AM CNN Newsource

Skinny jeans have had their moment. Comfy clothing is what consumers want now, and Levi’s is ready to deliver with more generous-fitting and…

Jon Stewart joins Twitter and defends the Redditors

January 29, 2021 6:56 AM CNN Newsource

Comedian and former “Daily Show” host Jon Stewart is finally on Twitter, and his first tweet was about the GameStop-Reddit mayhem on Wall…

Reddit investors shake up Wall Street — again

January 29, 2021 6:37 AM CNN Newsource

NEW YORK — GameStop’s stock is back to the races Friday, and the overall U.S. market is down again, as the saga that’s captivated and confused…

The GameStop phenomenon has gone global

January 29, 2021 6:17 AM CNN Newsource

The GameStop mania that’s hijacked US markets is grabbing the attention of investors all over the world, as traders from London to Mumbai try…

China’s army of small investors want in on the GameStop mania

January 29, 2021 5:56 AM CNN Newsource

The frenzy over GameStop has inspired amateurs everywhere to shake up stock markets. Now China’s massive army of retail investors wants to get…

China’s army of small investors want in on the GameStop mania

January 29, 2021 5:56 AM CNN Newsource

The frenzy over GameStop has inspired amateurs everywhere to shake up stock markets. Now China’s massive army of retail investors wants to get…