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Congressional reporters became the country’s eyes and ears as rioters stormed Capitol Hill

January 6, 2021 5:21 PM CNN

When pro-Trump rioters breached the Capitol building on Wednesday, the TV cameras in the House and Senate chambers were abruptly turned off.…

Twitter for 1st time locks Trump’s account, demands he remove tweets excusing violence, threatens ‘permanent suspension’

January 6, 2021 5:15 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Twitter said Wednesday it has locked President Donald Trump’s account for 12 hours, and warned for the first time that it…

Here’s why Wall Street mostly ignored the chaos in Washington

January 6, 2021 4:46 PM CNN

Wall Street shrugged off a shocking day in America’s history Wednesday as Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol in a violent attempt to…

Facebook, Twitter and YouTube take action on Trump’s posts amid riots at the US Capitol

January 6, 2021 4:42 PM CNN

Facebook, Twitter and YouTube took action on President Donald Trump’s posts Wednesday in the wake of riots at the US Capitol from his…

Self-driving pioneer Waymo dumps the term ‘self-driving’

January 6, 2021 3:35 PM CNN

Waymo, the self-driving arm of Google’s parent company Alphabet, and which pioneered the self-driving car business, says it’s done with…

Business leaders suggest removing Trump from office to preserve democracy

January 6, 2021 2:51 PM CNN

The National Association of Manufacturers, the nation’s largest manufacturing association, called on Vice President Mike Pence Wednesday to…

Some Florida counties turned to Eventbrite to distribute vaccines. Then the fraudulent listings came

January 6, 2021 11:45 AM CNN

Before the pandemic, Meg Bourbonniere used Eventbrite to purchase concert tickets. But this week, the 65-year-old resident of Pinellas County,…

Main Street, not Wall Street, is the clear winner from Georgia Senate runoffs

January 6, 2021 11:01 AM CNN

Main Street is emerging as a clear winner following the Senate runoffs in Georgia. The outlook is far murkier, on the other hand, for Wall Street. If…

El Paso’s newest millionaire says he ‘prayed to God to win lottery’ jackpot – and it worked

January 6, 2021 10:33 AM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas – El Paso’s newest millionaire says he was overcome with “great emotion” when he scratched off a Texas Lottery ticket and found he…

Cannabis stocks soar, Big Tech sinks following Georgia elections

January 6, 2021 10:33 AM CNN

The “blue wave” that many expected in November appears to have crested two months later. Now, investors are trying to figure out how to…

Why Roku wants more content — even from a failed app

January 6, 2021 10:27 AM CNN

Roku is reportedly in talks to buy the rights to content from Quibi, the short-form video company that shut down after just a few months. While it…

You can buy an FDA-approved Covid-19 test on Amazon

January 6, 2021 9:37 AM CNN

Covid-19 tests are in high demand as cases surge, with some Americans waiting in long lines at medical centers and drive-through sites. But now an…

NYSE bans Chinese telecom stocks in second about-face of the week

January 6, 2021 9:25 AM CNN

The New York Stock Exchange will delist three Chinese telecommunications stocks to comply with an executive order from the Trump administration —…

Jeff Bezos just named a huge rocket recovery ship after his mom

January 6, 2021 8:29 AM CNN

It’s always a challenge to find the right gift to get one’s mother, the right token that accurately reflects the appreciation and…

Neil Young has sold a big stake in his 1,180 songs

January 6, 2021 7:09 AM CNN

Folk-rock superstar Neil Young has sold a 50% stake in his song catalog to investment company Hipgnosis for an estimated $150 million. The deal…

Proof Big Tech is way too big: It’s a quarter of your portfolio

January 6, 2021 6:37 AM CNN

Thousands of stocks trade on Wall Street every day. But let’s be honest: Just a half dozen companies really, truly matter for many investors.…

More financial assistance is now available for small businesses in El Paso

January 6, 2021 5:43 AM Madeline Ottilie

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — More financial assistance is now available to small businesses and non-profits in El Paso County. The county has made $10…

The ‘blue wave’ may have arrived after all

January 6, 2021 5:32 AM CNN

After the elections in November, Wall Street put predictions of a “blue wave” aside. Now, investors are once again reckoning with the…

China sentences former top finance executive to death for bribery

January 6, 2021 4:58 AM CNN

A Chinese court has sentenced the former chairman of a huge state-owned financial company to death after finding him guilty of bribery. It’s a…

Tesla short sellers lost $40 billion in 2020. Elon Musk made more than triple that

January 6, 2021 4:32 AM CNN

It’s hard to imagine anyone has had a better year than Elon Musk did in 2020. His personal net worth soared like one of his SpaceX rockets,…

Trump signs new order that would ban transactions with some Chinese apps

January 5, 2021 7:41 PM CNN

President Donald Trump is continuing to pile the pressure on Chinese tech companies in the closing days of his administration. Trump on Tuesday…

Apple proxy statement includes section about antitrust risk for the first time

January 5, 2021 6:50 PM CNN

Antitrust scrutiny of Apple and other big tech giants ratcheted up over the past year. And for the first time, Apple has noted in its annual proxy…

Bill Gross says growth stocks, SPACs and the ‘Teslas of 2020’ may struggle in 2021

January 5, 2021 5:03 PM CNN

Bill Gross started off his investment outlook for 2021, titled “A Little Bit Softer Now,” on an unusual note, discussing a legal spat…

Shake Shack brings Korean Fried Chicken to fast-food’s chicken sandwich wars

January 5, 2021 4:56 PM CNN

Shake Shack is kicking off 2021 by introducing a new contender to the fast food industry’s already-crowded chicken sandwich wars. The burger…

Some TurboTax and H&R Block customers are waiting for their delayed $600 virus stimulus check

January 5, 2021 2:00 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — A number of taxpayers who use tax preparation services, such as H&R Block and TurboTax, say their second relief payments were…

U.S. gov’t blames Russia for hack of agencies; says it appears to be an ‘intelligence gathering’ effort

January 5, 2021 1:38 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — Top national security agencies are confirming in a rare joint statement that Russia was likely responsible for a massive hack of…

Oil soars near $50 after OPEC and Russia agree to roll over production cuts

January 5, 2021 1:16 PM CNN

A group of major oil producers have agreed to keep production broadly steady in February and March as the pandemic forces some economies back into…

Pizza Hut rolls out a new stuffed crust — minus the pizza

January 5, 2021 12:54 PM CNN

Pizza Hut is doubling down on one of its classic innovations as the pandemic-era pizza wars rage. In a nod to the 25th anniversary of stuffed…

Analysis: Trump and his base rally around conspiracy theories as Georgia votes

January 5, 2021 12:25 PM CNN

“Mr. President, the problem you have with social media, they — people can say anything,” Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger,…

Oil soars past $50 after OPEC and Russia agree to roll over production cuts

January 5, 2021 11:59 AM CNN

A group of major oil producers have agreed to keep production steady in February and March as the pandemic forces some economies back into lockdown…