Dow futures drop 900 points as coronavirus spreads to Italy
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McDonald’s is making scented candles that smell like your favorite Quarter Pounder ingredients
Ever been so hungry for McDonald’s you could smell it? It could be your imagination. Or, it could be the candles. The fast food chain is making…
Continue Reading Pepsi is buying a major Chinese snack retailer for $705 million
PepsiCo is buying a Chinese company that sells snacks online as it tries to corner more of the world’s largest food and beverage market. The…
Continue Reading Amazon facing criticism from Holocaust remembrance groups over books, Prime TV show
Amazon is facing criticism from two Holocaust remembrance groups for some content available on its site that they describe as dangerous and…
Continue Reading Beijing expels three Wall Street Journal reporters
The Chinese government announced Wednesday that it is revoking the press credentials of three Wall Street Journal reporters, the largest expulsion of…
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Texas farmers look to learn how to grow hemp
EL PASO, Texas — Texas Hemp Growers put together a class for farmers to learn how to grow and use hemp. The association is made up of farmers,…
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‘An amazing facility’: Spaceport hosts racing enthusiasts at land speed racing event
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, New Mexico — Spaceport America invited dozens of racing enthusiasts Sunday, attracting business to Doña Ana and Sierra…
Continue Reading Travis Scott just released his new Nike sneakers. They’re already sold out
Rapper Travis Scott’s fans got goosebumps when word spread that he was collaborating with Nike on a new SB Dunk shoe. When the sneakers finally…
Continue Reading Some of the world’s biggest economies are on the brink of recession
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Continue Reading A 22-year-old Harvard grad launched his own amateur esports company for adult gamers
Teens won millions of dollars in video game competitions in 2019, and they’re set to do it again this year. Last year, the oldest finalist in…
Continue Reading Warren Buffett drops a hint about the future of Berkshire’s leadership
Berkshire Hathaway, the sprawling industrial conglomerate and investor in top US companies run by Warren Buffett, seems to be preparing for the time…
Continue Reading Coronavirus fears have pushed the US dollar to a three-year high
The US dollar index reached a three-year high as investors worried about the global coronavirus outbreak are moving their money into the safe-haven…
Continue Reading Twitter is Wall Street’s favorite social media stock
Twitter’s decision to not accept ads from politicians — even though the social media platform is used frequently by President Donald…
Continue Reading Sprint’s stock is in the double digits for the first time since 2014
Sprint may soon be a dead brand now that its blockbuster merger with T-Mobile is set to close in April. But there’s good news for…
Continue Reading Investors are betting on a quick recovery from coronavirus. What if they’re wrong?
A growing number of companies are warning that the coronavirus will prevent them from meeting sales or profit targets for the first three months of…
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Greyhound to stop allowing immigration checks on buses; decision supported by El Paso passengers
EL PASO, Texas — Greyhound, the nation’s largest bus company, said Friday it will stop allowing Border Patrol agents without a warrant to…
Continue Reading Bridal gowns could be in short supply for wedding season because of coronavirus
With the summer wedding season around the corner, the coronavirus outbreak could leave brides-to-be in panic: Some may be unable to get the wedding…
Continue Reading ‘Friends’ reunion special set for HBO Max
Cue up The Rembrandts and get ready to argue about if Ross and Rachel were on a break. The cast of “Friends” is reuniting on HBO Max.…
Continue Reading Former ambassador Marie Yovanovitch to write book offering ‘pointed reflections on the issues confronting America today’
Marie Yovanovitch, the former United States ambassador to Ukraine who was a key witness in the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, will…
Continue Reading Boeing wants to end a $100 million tax break it gets. Here’s why
It’s not often that a company asks to end a tax break that is worth about $100 million a year. But Boeing is doing just that. It’s not…
Continue Reading Stocks slide as investors struggle with rising number of coronavirus cases outside of China
The Dow and the broader stock market dropped Friday as investors continued to struggle with pricing in the potential fallout from the coronavirus…
Continue Reading Hot Wheels to launch a radio-controlled Cybertruck complete with a cracked vinyl sticker
Can’t afford a Telsa Cybertruck? No worry. Get the toy. Mattel has announced that it is releasing two radio-controlled Hot Wheels Cybertrucks.…
Continue Reading Zillow is losing millions on selling homes. But its risk-taking CEO isn’t worried
Zillow has long been known as the place to go when you’re looking to buy a new home. It’s famous for its Zestimate, which uses…
Continue Reading Condé Nast, owner of The New Yorker and other magazines, will stop using NDAs for harassment and discrimination
Condé Nast is stopping its use of non-disclosure agreements related to harassment and discrimination. It also will release people from existing NDAs…
Continue Reading How Victoria’s Secret lost its way
Victoria’s Secret has struggled to keep pace with shifting consumer tastes. Five years ago, Victoria’s Secret produced nearly two-thirds…
Continue Reading Richard Branson launches his luxury, adults-only cruise ship
Richard Branson is sailing into new waters with the launch of his first cruise liner, making a bold pitch to younger travelers at an undeniably…
Continue Reading How TikTok became a hitmaker for the music industry
During the 1980’s, artist Matthew Wilder composed a song in about 30 minutes. That song, “Break My Stride,” has been featured in…
Continue Reading Facebook will pay you up to $5 to record your voice
Facebook will pay you for your voice, but don’t expect to get wealthy. The company is paying selected people to record phrases to improve its…
Continue Reading The American farmer is on the mend
The worst may be over for farmers in the United States. Deere on Friday reported earnings for its fiscal first quarter that easily topped Wall…
Continue Reading The latest controversial trend in ‘sharenting’: Filming reactions to kids’ report cards
A mother reaches into an envelope and pulls out her child’s report card while her young son stands visibly anxious nearby. Report card season…
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