Casper’s sales are surging but it can’t stop losing money
Mattress startup Casper has big ambitions to become a publicly traded wellness company. The problem is it can’t stop losing money. The company…
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Asian stocks are hammered again by virus fears. US and European markets are recovering
Worries over the Wuhan coronavirus caused further steep drops on markets in Asia on Tuesday. But stocks in Europe and the United States are bouncing…
Continue Reading State Department drops NPR from Pompeo trip after Ukraine dust-up
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo appears to be escalating his criticism of NPR — this time not just with words but with actions. On Monday NPR…
Continue Reading Washington Post criticized for suspending reporter over Kobe Bryant tweets
The Washington Post was criticized on Monday for placing one of its reporters on administrative leave after she generated controversy for a series of…
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Airbnb reports huge jump in El Paso bookings last year, says it’s not hurting local hotels
EL PASO, Texas — Home-sharing website Airbnb said Monday that El Paso area homeowners saw a huge increase in rentals of their homes and spare rooms…
Continue Reading The Sikorsky S-76B was built to carry VIPs like Kobe Bryant. Here’s what we know about the helicopter
CALABASAS, California — The Sikorsky S-76B that crashed in California, killing Kobe Bryant and eight others, is a “workhorse” with…
Continue Reading John Bolton goes from Fox News contributor to subject of criticism
Fox News personalities are questioning the motives of their former longtime colleague John Bolton after an explosive New York Times story said that…
Continue Reading Dow tumbles more than 450 points as the coronavirus outbreak worsens
The Dow tumbled on Monday, as US stock nosedived on news of the continuing global spread of coronavirus. It was one of the worst day in months for…
Continue Reading Stocks tanked on coronavirus fears. But the companies that make your cleaning products got a boost
Stocks fell to their lowest levels in months Monday on the spread of coronavirus. But the companies that make your cleaning products are rallying.…
Continue Reading Gold heading to $2,000? Prices surge on global fear
Gold was one of the few investments heading higher Monday as worries about the coronavirus outbreak led to a steep market slide. Gold is now up more…
Continue Reading Planters dials back on Mr. Peanut’s death following Kobe Bryant news
Kraft Heinz is pausing promotion for its Super Bowl ad that shows the death of longtime Planters mascot Mr. Peanut following the helicopter crash…
Continue Reading Bar Louie files for bankruptcy and closes one-third of its restaurants
Bar Louie, a restaurant chain known for its cocktails and burgers, has filed for bankruptcy and closed dozens of locations. The company announced…
Continue Reading Oil prices have fallen 10% as coronavirus raises fears for global growth
China’s coronavirus outbreak has rattled oil markets, sending prices sharply lower as investors worry that efforts to prevent it spreading will…
Continue Reading Economists are even more optimistic about the US economy
A growing number of American economists are bullish about growth in the coming year. The National Association for Business Economics said in a survey…
Continue Reading The beauty industry is bigger than ever, but mascara is struggling
When Kylie Jenner launched her billion-dollar cosmetic brand, Kylie Cosmetics, five years ago, an essential item was missing: mascara.…
Continue Reading How the coronavirus is already hurting global business
Major shops, restaurants and tourist destinations are shuttering their doors across China, as global businesses begin to feel the effects of the…
Continue Reading The biggest US tech companies could still drive stocks this week
A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign up right here. Concerns…
Continue Reading Dow futures tumble 500 points as coronavirus spreads
US stock futures dropped sharply Monday as concerns grew over the spread of a deadly coronavirus. Dow futures fell by as much as 500 points, or 1.6%.…
Continue Reading John Bolton’s memoir, ‘The Room Where It Happened,’ gets March 17 release date
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. John Bolton’s…
Continue Reading Police scold TMZ after outlet was first to report death of Kobe Bryant
At 2:24 p.m. ET, TMZ posted the story that stunned the world on Sunday: Basketball legend Kobe Bryant, at the age of 41, had died in a California…
Continue Reading Video game company urges players to avoid Plague Inc. game for information on coronavirus
The popularity of a video game that teaches players about how diseases spread has grown sharply amid concerns about the spread of coronavirus. Now,…
Continue Reading Alan Miller says National News Literacy Week is about solving the misinformation ‘pandemic’
The News Literacy Project is breaking out of the classroom to launch a public awareness campaign, and project founder and CEO Alan Miller says…
Continue Reading Trump’s attorney goes to hell in ‘Saturday Night Live’ cold open
President Donald Trump’s attorney Alan Dershowitz, played by guest star Jon Lovitz, wound up in hell during the “Saturday Night…
Continue Reading Will the coronavirus outbreak knock global growth?
A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign up right here. The Wuhan…
Continue Reading The rich are different, but their smartphones aren’t
The world might be turning to technology to solve everything from traffic to dating, but no one app or gadget will save the rich and famous from…
Continue Reading Jeff Bezos’ girlfriend reportedly sent her brother text messages that were leaked to the National Enquirer
US prosecutors have obtained evidence indicating that Jeff Bezos’ girlfriend, Lauren Sanchez, sent her brother text messages that were later…
Continue Reading Byte, the sequel to Vine and potential competitor to TikTok, launches on mobile
TikTok teens have a shiny, new toy to try: Byte, a social media platform, has launched on mobile. It’s a direct successor to the Vine app,…
Continue Reading NFL wades back into controversy with new Super Bowl ad about police shootings
The NFL is wading back into controversial territory with a new Super Bowl ad addressing police shootings of black Americans. The 30-second spot,…
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El Paso scientists team up for heart research project at the International Space Station
EL PASO, Texas — Biomedical research scientists from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso and The University of Texas at El Paso are…
Continue Reading Clayton Christensen, pioneer of ‘disruptive innovation,’ dies at 67
Clayton Christensen, the prominent management thinker whose ideas on technology had a big influence on some of today’s largest companies, has…
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