K-pop fans deserve credit for Trump rally activism
Trump’s under-attended rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Saturday had an unexpected M. Night Shyamalan-esque twist: K-pop fans and Gen Z-ers had…
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Apple is overhauling the iPhone homescreen and upgrading AirPods
Apple offered a glimpse into its new iPhone operating system, iOS 14, including updates to how you download apps and arrange them on your…
Continue Reading Wirecard says missing $2 billion never existed. Its stock is down 85% in 3 days
Scandal-plagued Wirecard has acknowledged that $2.1 billion its auditors were unable to locate probably never existed, deepening a crisis at the…
Continue Reading 4.3 million homeowners missed their mortgage payments last month
The number of people who failed to pay their mortgage last month rose to its highest level since 2011. In May, 4.3 million homeowners missed their…
Continue Reading A viral Black-owned business success and the shortcomings of the federal pandemic response
The owners of the Southwest Soda Pop Shop had run out of options. At the very moment their ice cream shop was set to ramp up for the summer season,…
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Mayor says El Paso face mask order taking effect Monday is not an ‘onerous burden’
EL PASO, Texas — Mayor Dee Margo said he does not think a new face mask order that takes effect Monday in El Paso is an “onerous burden,” but rather…
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2nd El Paso bar gets license suspended for alleged virus safety violations
EL PASO, Texas — A second El Paso bar is now among a dozen across Texas to have its liquor license suspended following Gov. Greg Abbott’s warning…
Continue Reading Bolton says his best seller about Trump is ‘a book about how not to be president’
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. People have been…
Continue Reading Trump’s campaign was trolled by TikTok users in Tulsa
President Donald Trump didn’t fill his rally arena to the more than 19,000-person capacity Saturday night, despite bragging about 1 million…
Continue Reading Brands have been ignoring people of color for too long. He’s on a mission to change that
Editor’s Note: The content in this story is part of a “Risk Takers” TV special. It airs on CNN on Saturday, June 20 at 2:30 pm ET.…
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East El Paso bar’s license suspended for alleged virus safety violations
EL PASO, Texas — In the wake of Gov. Greg Abbott’s warning this week to bar and restaurant operators to follow state coronavirus protocols, an east…
Continue Reading Apparent suicide by 20-year-old Robinhood trader who saw a negative $730,000 balance prompts app to make changes
The family of a 20-year-old student says he died by suicide after confusion over an apparent negative balance of $730,000 on his Robinhood account.…
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West El Paso indoor theme park in former ‘Toys R Us’ location ready to re-open
EL PASO, Texas– After a tumultuous start renovating the old ‘Toys-R-Us’ building on Mesa Hills in west El Paso near the Sunland Park Mall, Urban Air…
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El Paso Black Pages relaunches online directory to showcase black-owned businesses
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Black Pages is relaunching its directory online to showcase more businesses in El Paso with Black owners. “We…
Continue Reading Small biz owners now have more time to use their PPP loans. Here’s what else you need to know
The rules small business owners need to follow in order to get their federal loans forgiven were recently made more lenient under the Paycheck…
Continue Reading Trump tweets fake video exploiting toddlers, Twitter labels it ‘manipulated media’
Twitter on Thursday night labeled a video tweeted by President Donald Trump as “manipulated media.” The move marks the third time Twitter…
Continue Reading El Paso orders businesses to require customers to wear face masks
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso City and County officials issued a directive Thursday night mandating that businesses require all customers as well…
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Pandemic prompts changes for Borderland fireworks stands
VINTON, Texas — There will be social distancing at all TNT Firework stands around the Borderland this year. The area manager for TNT Fireworks,…
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El Paso face mask maker seeks to hire 80 new workers
EL PASO, Texas– Looking for a job? ReadyOne Industries in El Paso is hoping they can help you. The company is hoping to hire 80 new employees to…
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El Paso Electric customers in Texas to see summer bill decrease
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Electric customers who reside in Texas will see a decrease on their electric bills during the peak usage season of the…
Continue Reading Facebook takes down Trump ads ‘for violating our policy against organized hate’
Facebook on Thursday said it had take action against ads run by President Trump’s re-election campaign for breaching its policies on hate. The…
Continue Reading No testers, no problem: Ulta and Sephora have a new take on ‘try before you buy’
Makeup sellers Ulta Beauty and Sephora have a problem on their hands. When it comes to beauty products, consumers love to test cosmetics, creams and…
Continue Reading The economy seems to be turning a corner, but jobless claims are still in the millions
Although the US economy has shown signs of improvement in recent weeks as lockdown restrictions have eased, millions of Americans are still seeking…
Continue Reading JD.com is having a bumper ‘618’ as Chinese shoppers stay online
June is always a big month for Chinese e-commerce company JD.com. This year it could be huge. JD.com’s most important annual sales campaign —…
Continue Reading The economy seems to be turning a corner, but jobless claims are still in the millions
Although the US economy has shown signs of improvement in recent weeks as lockdown restrictions have eased, millions of Americans are still seeking…
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El Paso realtors say home sales are now booming in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The spread of Covid-19 has forced many to stay home, and the economic uncertainty of the pandemic has lead to many saving…
Continue Reading A new threat to global trade: Exhausted crews want off cargo ships now
Global trade is facing another coronavirus crisis just as economies begin to reopen: 200,000 seafarers stranded for months by port closures and the…
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El Paso’s restored Plaza Hotel officially reopens downtown
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso’s ongoing efforts to revitalize its downtown took a major step forward on Wednesday. The restored historic Plaza Hotel…
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‘Long time to really recover’: El Paso restaurant leader says struggles remain despite re-opening
EL PASO, Texas — It’s been almost a week since Texas reached Phase 3 of reopening, allowing restaurants to open at 75 percent capacity, however not…
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