7-Eleven Day is canceled this year, meaning no free Slurpees
It’s a sad day for Slurpee lovers everywhere. The convenience retailer has celebrated July 11 (7/11) every summer since 2002 as 7-Eleven Day,…
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He flaunted private jets and luxury cars on Instagram. Feds used his posts to link him to alleged cyber crimes
Ramon Abbas flaunted a lavish lifestyle of private jets, designer clothes and luxury cars. To his 2.5 million Instagram followers, he went by Ray…
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Postal service adapts to increased mail shipping and deliveries in Borderland amid pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — Adapting to a new way of doing things for federal agencies around the country has become to the new norm. Here in the Borderland it…
Continue Reading Goya CEO’s support for Trump leaves many Latinos feeling sting of betrayal
Mexican-American cookbook author and food blogger Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack has been recommending Goya Foods products with her recipes for a decade.…
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Somebody paid a record $114,000 for a rare Super Mario Bros. video game
An anonymous buyer bid a record $114,000 for a rare, unopened copy of the classic video game Super Mario Bros. The game cartridge was originally…
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Scattered outages amid heat wave, virus pandemic challenges El Paso Electric crews
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso Electric official said Saturday the utility understands the frustration of customers after two days of outages amid the…
Continue Reading Disney World reopens: Take an inside look at the Magic Kingdom today
The wait is over. Four months after closing because of the coronavius pandemic, Walt Disney World Resort in Florida has officially reopened. Disney…
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Gov. Abbott warns of Texas ‘lockdown’ coming next if virus spread doesn’t slow
LUBBOCK, Texas — With Texas continuing to break records for new coronavirus deaths and hospitalizations this week, Gov. Greg…
Continue Reading Muji files for bankruptcy
Trendy home-goods chain Muji has filed for bankruptcy, making it the latest in a string of retailers to do so as the coronavirus crisis decimates the…
Continue Reading Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Chef José Andrés and others criticize Goya CEO for supporting Trump
Since its founding in the 1930s, Goya Foods has endeared itself to Americans for its high-quality, low-cost and authentic Latin American cuisine. But…
Continue Reading Exclusive: Delta CEO says federal government should issue a mask mandate
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to spread throughout the United States, travelers are still not federally required to wear a mask on a passenger…
Continue Reading Exclusive: Delta CEO says federal government should issue a mask mandate
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to spread throughout the United States, travelers are still not federally required to wear a mask on a passenger…
Continue Reading Why it pays to be a chain during a pandemic
Companies often talk about the benefits of scale. And during a pandemic, it appears bigger can be better. What’s happening: A new analysis by…
Continue Reading Trump loses battle on financial records, but Supreme Court ruling buys him time
The Supreme Court on Thursday blocked House Democrats from accessing President Donald Trump’s financial records, but ruled that the President…
Continue Reading Stocks tumble after Supreme Court rules Trump must hand over tax returns
The Dow and the broader US stock market tumbled on Thursday after the Supreme Court dealt a blow to the Trump administration. The court ruled that…
Continue Reading The latest Corvette is great, but wait until you see what comes next
With its engine behind the driver instead of under the hood, General Motors’ new Chevrolet Corvette represents a huge change for one of…
Continue Reading Unemployment claims are falling. But 1.3 million still applied for assistance last week
Millions of American jobs have come back since the great lockdown in March and April, but millions of workers still need government benefits to make…
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El Paso salons learn to adapt, say following rules allows them to stay in business during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Nationwide, businesses have had to learn to adapt to life during the pandemic. It can be a particular adjustment for…
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Texas wants $32 million in unemployment benefits back after finding 46,000 people were overpaid
AUSTIN, Texas — More than 46,000 Texans who lost their jobs in recent months were initially overpaid by the Texas Workforce Commission, which now…
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Whataburger to scrap signature A-frame building design: Here’s the new look
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Whataburger, the fast-food chain turned Texas treasure, is undergoing a makeover, according to ABC affiliate KTRK. But the…
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New Mexico Supreme Court to hear challenge of governor’s virus order
SANTA FE, New Mexico — It will be up to the New Mexico Supreme Court to decide what authority the state has to enforce certain provisions of…
Continue Reading Ultrasound machines that connect to smartphones are helping doctors safely scan coronavirus patients
When Butterfly Network first began rolling out its handheld ultrasound scanners in 2018, much of the focus was on providing tools to parts of Africa…
Continue Reading How companies can make Black employees feel like they belong
Feeling a sense of belonging at work is essential if you’re going to be happy in your career. But it’s also essential for your employer,…
Continue Reading Stocks can hold onto gains. But it won’t be easy
Some on Wall Street think stocks can hold their ground over the next year. But even those making such calls warn of serious risks. The latest:…
Continue Reading Facebook ad boycott organizers met with Zuckerberg. It didn’t go well
Civil rights and activist groups blasted Facebook’s leadership on Tuesday after meeting with CEO Mark Zuckerberg and other executives to…
Continue Reading Sen. Tammy Duckworth, who lost her legs serving in Iraq, hits back after Tucker Carlson suggests she hates America
Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth, a US Army veteran who lost both of her legs while serving in Iraq, rebuked Tucker Carlson after the conservative Fox…
Continue Reading Big banks stand to earn hundreds of millions from PPP loan fees
America’s largest banks are set to earn hundreds of millions of dollars in fees paid out by the federal government under its Paycheck…
Continue Reading Following controversial national security law, TikTok is leaving Hong Kong
TikTok says it will exit Hong Kong, joining other big tech firms in expressing concern about operating in the Asian financial hub after China imposed…
Continue Reading The United States is ‘looking at’ banning TikTok and other Chinese social media apps, Pompeo says
The United States is “looking at” banning Chinese social media apps, including TikTok, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Monday. Pompeo…
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Spaceport America CEO placed on administrative leave amid investigation
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, New Mexico — The CEO of New Mexico’s commercial spacecraft launch facility has been placed on administrative leave amid an…
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