Stocks finish calmer, while silver prices surge as Reddit traders change focus
NEW YORK, NY — The erratic trading in shares of underdog companies like GameStop that turned markets combustible last week migrated to…
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House panel launches probe into meatpackers’ coronavirus response
A panel of House representatives is launching an investigation into how major meat processors and OSHA handled coronavirus outbreaks at meatpacking…
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Your Reddit posts could predict a breakup over 3 months before it happens
One person was dumped before finals week after a four-year relationship. Another broke off a relationship with their boyfriend because he had fallen…
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The GameStop frenzy is moving fast. Catch up here
If you thought the GameStop drama was over, think again. ICYMI: Last week, a tense showdown played out on Wall Street. It was a David vs. Goliath…
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Texas YWCA calls on state Legislature to enact laws to help working moms
El Paso, TX — Local YWCA chapters across the state are calling on the Texas Legislature to enact legislation that will increase access to quality…
Continue Reading Silver surges as Reddit army targets precious metals
Move over GameStop, Reddit mania is spreading to the precious metals market. Silver futures surged as much as 13% to Monday, touching eight-year…
Continue Reading Google investors may have forgotten how much lawmakers want to rein in Big Tech
Over the past few years, Google owner Alphabet’s stock had lagged compared to the stellar rise of big techs like the other FAANG members and…
Continue Reading When tech support is life or death: Family and strangers mobilize to get seniors vaccinated
Stefanie Thompson tried for three weeks to help her parents and stepmother, each of whom have preexisting medical conditions, register for…
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NASA astronauts conduct spacewalk to make space station upgrades
INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION — A pair of spacewalking astronauts completed a four-year effort to modernize the International Space Station’s power…
Continue Reading Robinhood CEO details 3:30 am call to put up $3 billion
Robinhood received a startling 3:30 am call from its clearinghouse during last week’s Reddit-inspired market chaos asking for the free-trading…
Continue Reading Prince Harry wins ‘significant damages’ in legal dispute with UK newspaper
Prince Harry has settled a legal dispute with the Mail on Sunday and the MailOnline, accepting what his legal team called “significant…
Continue Reading Elon Musk: Bitcoin is on the verge of broad acceptance
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has declared his support for bitcoin, boosting the price of the cryptocurrency in the process. In an interview Sunday on…
Continue Reading Global stocks rise as Wall Street braces for more turbulence
Global stocks and US futures advanced Monday as Wall Street prepared for what could be another week of rocky trading fueled by small investors on…
Continue Reading Melvin Capital hedge fund lost 53% in the GameStop frenzy
Melvin Capital, a premier Wall Street hedge fund entangled in the frenzy over GameStop, lost 53% in January, a source familiar with the matter told…
Continue Reading Fox News focuses its ire on Liz Cheney as Democrats fume over Marjorie Taylor Greene
Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Trump-backed QAnon supporter, is a fountain of misinformation, conspiracy theories and hateful rhetoric, and…
Continue Reading Google CEO and HBCU leaders discuss talent pipeline for Black tech workers
Leaders of five historically Black colleges and universities met with Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Friday to discuss the company’s relationship…
Continue Reading Tesla’s dirty little secret: Its net profit doesn’t come from selling cars
Tesla posted its first full year of net income in 2020 — but not because of sales to its customers. Eleven states require automakers sell a…
Continue Reading Olympia, Washington police clear out hotel after it was ‘occupied’ by homeless activist group, city says
Police cleared out a downtown Olympia, Washington hotel after a homeless activist group allegedly “forcibly occupied” the establishment…
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What’s new in fast food: Chicken sandwiches and cauliflower rice
If you felt like a new fried chicken sandwich debuted every day in January, you’re not far off. Some chains tried their best to slim down,…
Continue Reading Global stocks rise after turbulent week on Wall Street
Global stocks are rising Monday, and Wall Street is getting ready to try to shake off turbulence from last week sparked by the GameStop stock frenzy.…
Continue Reading US futures slump after turbulent week on Wall Street
US futures slumped slightly Sunday, building on the turbulence spurred in part last week by the GameStop stock frenzy. S&P 500 futures were last…
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Dow futures drop after turbulent week on Wall Street
Stock futures dropped Sunday after a week that saw volatile markets due to the recent GameStop situation. Dow futures were down 252 points, or 0.8%.…
Continue Reading ‘SNL’ takes on Marjorie Taylor Greene, GameStop and Tom Brady
“Saturday Night Live” returned for its first show of 2021, and had one question on its mind: “What still works?” That’s…
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EU chief says vaccine maker AstraZeneca to supply 9 million more doses, begin delivery sooner after urgent talks
BERLIN (AP) — The European Union says vaccine maker AstraZeneca has agreed to supply 9 million additional doses to the 27-nation bloc during the…
Continue Reading Toys ‘R’ Us has closed all its stores — again
Toys “R” Us is closing its only two stores roughly a year after a highly anticipated relaunch of the storied brand. Tru Kids Inc., which…
Continue Reading The real cost of being the ultimate Samsung fan: Nearly $91,000
Samsung, the world’s biggest phone maker, is also one of the largest consumer electronics and appliance makers in the world, selling everything…
Continue Reading Gamestop proves the death of the individual investor was greatly exaggerated
Say what you will about the GameStop mania. It does illustrate one positive thing about today’s stock market: There are still some people…
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Chick-fil-A manager saved a drive-thru Covid-19 vaccination clinic after traffic backed up
When a South Carolina drive-thru coronavirus vaccine clinic got backed up, leaving people waiting for hours, the town mayor decided to call in a…
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El Paso native’s book aims to help people with their careers during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso native Rebecca Otis Leder has a new book coming out on how to build meaningful career relationships, network and thrive…
Continue Reading A 10-year-old investor made big bucks on the GameStop shares he got for Kwanzaa
Jaydyn Carr was a GameStop shareholder long before the buying frenzy that sent share prices skyrocketing, and now the 10-year-old investor has cashed…
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