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Super Bowl commercials: The dos and don’ts of successful ads

February 2, 2020 6:42 AM CNN

The Super Bowl is the advertising industry’s biggest stage. It’s the one day when watching the commercials is every bit as central to the…

China’s stocks are about to start trading again. They could nosedive

February 2, 2020 5:59 AM CNN

A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign up right here. With a…

‘SNL’ presents the impeachment trial of President Trump ‘you wish had happened’

February 2, 2020 5:03 AM CNN

“Saturday Night Live” kicked off this week’s episode by presenting the impeachment trial of President Trump that “you wish…

Here’s what will happen to all the championship gear made for the 49ers now that it lost the Super Bowl

February 2, 2020 1:57 AM CNN

For the forseeable future, fans of the Kansas City Chiefs will be decked out in championship gear now that the team has hoisted the Super Bowl…

Major US airlines expand flight cancellations to China and Hong Kong

February 1, 2020 2:29 PM CNN

American Airlines and Delta Air Lines announced more flight cancellations to China on Saturday as coronavirus cases rise rapidly. Delta said it will…

Apple temporarily closes all 42 stores in China as coronavirus spreads

February 1, 2020 2:29 PM CNN

Apple is temporarily closing all of its stores in China because of the coronavirus outbreak. Apple’s website in China says that all 42 stores…

WeWork plans to name real estate executive as new CEO

February 1, 2020 1:18 PM CNN

WeWork plans to name seasoned real estate executive Sandeep Mathrani as its next CEO, according to people familiar with the matter. The Wall Street…

Louis Vuitton’s new restaurant and flagship store opens in Japan

February 1, 2020 12:25 PM CNN

Louis Vuitton jumped into the restaurant business Saturday with the opening of Le Café V and Sugalabo V inside its new flagship store in Osaka,…

Sean Hannity will face a big audience and scrutiny during Trump Super Bowl interview

February 1, 2020 12:07 PM CNN

A version of this story first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. Click here to sign up for free. Fox News star and President…

Britain needs a big trade deal with Europe and wants one with America. It may end 2020 with neither

February 1, 2020 6:48 AM CNN

After nearly four years of profound uncertainty that hobbled the economy and unnerved investors, Britain finally left the European Union. What…

The first 5G Super Bowl will offer a glimpse into the future of sports tech

February 1, 2020 6:40 AM CNN

The fans pouring into Miami for Sunday’s Super Bowl have even more to look forward to this year than the action on the field. For the first…

New details revealed about drunk driving arrest of controversial El Paso businessman ‘Billy’ Abraham

January 31, 2020 9:58 PM KVIA ABC-7

EL PASO, Texas — New details and video emerged Friday about what led up to the arrest of controversial El Paso businessman William “Billy” Abraham…

Zuckerberg says Facebook’s new approach ‘is going to piss off a lot of people’

January 31, 2020 8:23 PM CNN

Mark Zuckerberg says Facebook will stand up for principles like free expression and encryption, even if it means facing a backlash. “This is…

Iran, Bezos and 2020 elections: Cybersecurity firms are in demand this year

January 31, 2020 6:24 PM CNN

As US officials braced for a possible Iranian cyberattack this month following the killing of top military general Qasem Soleimani, a trio of…

Dow falls 600 points, capping turbulent week for stocks as coronavirus fears escalate

January 31, 2020 3:09 PM CNN

The Dow and the wider stock market fell sharply on Friday, as fears about the economic impact of the coronavirus took hold. At its lowest point…

Exxon’s revenue and profit slipped in the fourth quarter

January 31, 2020 2:17 PM CNN

Oil giant Exxon Mobil reported a nearly $6 billion profit for the fourth quarter on Friday, but that wasn’t enough to satisfy Wall Street.…

Apple redesigned its Maps app. Here’s what’s new

January 31, 2020 12:34 PM CNN

Apple’s redesigned maps service has rolled out across the United States, giving users more accurate navigation and “comprehensive…

CEO of cannabis retailer MedMen steps down

January 31, 2020 11:39 AM CNN

The CEO of MedMen Enterprises will not see the struggling cannabis retailer through its restructuring. Adam Bierman, who co-founded the California…

Lyft had an edge on the hot e-bike market. Then things went wrong

January 31, 2020 10:02 AM CNN

In its mission to end car ownership by offering a range of alternatives, Lyft has become one of the leading ridesharing and bikesharing companies in…

Goldman Sachs warns that the coronavirus could slow the US economy

January 31, 2020 9:58 AM CNN

The fast-spreading coronavirus could slow first quarter growth of the United States economy, according to a new report from Goldman Sachs. Analysts…

Britain seeks closer economic ties with Africa following Brexit

January 31, 2020 9:23 AM CNN

Britain is leaving the European Union on Friday, starting the clock on an 11-month transition period during which the country will try to sign as…

Tesla just proved all its haters wrong. Here’s how

January 31, 2020 8:47 AM CNN

Less than a year ago, Tesla was strapped for cash. In May 2019, the electric carmaker was selling debt and additional shares of stock to raise $2.7…

There’s a new kind of Coke on shelves. You’ll be forgiven if you missed it

January 31, 2020 7:44 AM CNN

A new kind of Coke quietly hit US store shelves earlier this month. Four varieties, including Coke Energy, Coke Energy Zero Sugar, Coke Energy Cherry…

Aston Martin has been bailed out by Formula 1 billionaire

January 31, 2020 5:58 AM CNN

Aston Martin has been rescued from collapse by a £500 million ($656 million) bailout led by a Formula 1 billionaire. The ailing carmaker said in a…

The coronavirus could cost China’s economy $60 billion this quarter. Beijing will have to act fast to avert a bigger hit

January 31, 2020 5:30 AM CNN

China may have to cut taxes, boost spending and slash interest rates to prevent the coronavirus outbreak wreaking havoc on an already fragile…

The club of $1 trillion companies is about to gain a fifth member

January 31, 2020 5:10 AM CNN

A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign up right here. And then…

Asian markets close the week with losses amid coronavirus fears

January 31, 2020 2:28 AM CNN

Hong Kong stocks plunged nearly 6% this week as the the spread of the coronavirus took its toll on markets. The Hang Seng Index closed Friday 0.5%…

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Only casino sports book in southern New Mexico expects to see hefty Super Bowl wagering

January 30, 2020 7:26 PM JC Navarrete

MESCALERO, New Mexico — Billions of dollars are spent every year on sports betting. Historically, a big part of that money has been gambled…

American Airlines pilots sue to halt US-China flights amid coronavirus epidemic

January 30, 2020 6:40 PM CNN

The Allied Pilots Association, a union representing 15,000 American Airlines pilots, has sued the company to halt the carrier’s U.S.-China…

IBM CEO Ginni Rometty to retire in April

January 30, 2020 4:57 PM CNN

IBM CEO Ginni Rometty, who has led the tech giant since 2012, will step down in April. Rometty will be succeeded by Arvind Krishna, who is currently…