SoftBank is selling assets to buy $18 billion of its own shares. Investors love it
SoftBank announced a mammoth plan Monday to sell $41 billion worth of assets, buy back shares and shore up its finances, giving the company’s…
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Japan asked the international media to change how we write their names. No one listened
In a full-page spread on March 2, 1979, the Los Angeles Times introduced its readers to Pinyin, a Chinese romanization system it said was changing…
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Senate Dems block economic stimulus package citing ‘serious issues’ with bill; another vote likely Monday
WASHINGTON, DC — Hours after U.S. Senate Democrats blocked movement on a massive stimulus package Sunday evening, injecting fresh uncertainty…
Continue Reading Bed Bath & Beyond will close all brand stores until April 3
Bed Bath and Beyond announced Sunday it plans to close all Bed Bath and Beyond brand stores in the United States and Canada until April 3, as the…
Continue Reading Major news organizations are showing ads for face masks despite shortage for health care workers
Some of the country’s biggest news organizations are showing ads for face masks on their websites. That’s despite appeals from health…
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Start your Monday smart: Coronavirus, G7, Stimulus deal
Today is World Water Day, an annual UN observance that calls attention to our most precious and overlooked resource. Take a minute to see what you…
Continue Reading AT&T CEO on coronavirus: This is ‘a time of war’
AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson says corporate America is going to need to “step up” to help employees, customers and the country survive…
Continue Reading Coronavirus is speeding up the collapse of local newsrooms
The Detroit Metro Times started the year on a celebratory note, having reached its 40th anniversary. This week, its staff was slashed from 16 to…
Continue Reading Nintendo’s ‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ and the bloodthirsty ‘Doom Eternal’ launch amid pandemic
Nintendo released “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” and Bethesda launched “Doom Eternal,” on Friday. Both games are the latest…
Continue Reading GameStop closes all stores
GameStop will close all of its storefronts starting Sunday following outcry from employees and calls from lawmakers to stay at home as coronavirus…
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GameStop closes all stores
GameStop will close all of its storefronts starting Sunday following outcry from employees and calls from lawmakers to stay at home as coronavirus…
Continue Reading A fresh wave of coronavirus job losses is about to come crashing down
A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign up right here. The…
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U.S.-Mexico border crossing now restricted: Find out what is considered essential travel
EL PASO, Texas — As of Saturday, Mexican border restrictions were officially in place to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Only essential…
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Coronavirus layoffs spark surge in New Mexico jobless claims
SANTA FE, New Mexico — More than 10,000 residents of New Mexico have filed for unemployment benefits in less than a week, potentially doubling the…
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FDA authorizes new rapid test for coronavirus that gives results in just 45 minutes
WASHINGTON, DC — The Food and Drug Administration on Saturday approved the first coronavirus test that can be performed entirely at the…
Continue Reading Starbucks is closing its cafes due to coronavirus, with some exceptions
Starbucks has closed its cafes in the United States and Canada for two weeks because of the spread of coronavirus, reducing services to drive-thru…
Continue Reading NBC News staffers fire back at Trump, call his attack on reporter ‘outrageous’ and ‘absolutely nuts’
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. Outrage inside NBC…
Continue Reading 30 days that brought the world to the brink of a depression
Monday, February 17. The novel coronavirus outbreak is raging in China, but fewer than 1,000 people have been infected outside the country. With the…
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30 days that brought the world to the brink of a depression
Monday, February 17. The novel coronavirus outbreak is raging in China, but fewer than 1,000 people have been infected outside the country. With the…
Continue Reading Japan asked the international media to change how we write their names. No one listened
In a full-page spread on March 2, 1979, the Los Angeles Times introduced its readers to Pinyin, a Chinese romanization system it said was changing…
Continue Reading Trump viciously attacks NBC News reporter in extended rant after being asked for message to Americans worried about coronavirus
In an extraordinary exchange on Friday, President Donald Trump viciously attacked an NBC News reporter who asked what his message would be to…
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U.S. & New Mexico tax filing deadlines moved from April 15 to July 15 due to virus
WASHINGTON, DC — Americans will have an additional three months to file their federal income taxes amid the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. Treasury…
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Dow sinks 900 points as stocks close out worst week since 2008
NEW YORK — Wall Street ended the week the same way it began: in full retreat from the coronavirus. Stocks fell sharply and the price of oil sank…
Continue Reading United Airlines poised to slash payroll costs without quick bailout
The crisis in the US airline industry from the coronavirus continues to deepen, and soon airline employees could be paying the price. United Airlines…
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Special delivery: New rule allows Texas restaurants to deliver alcohol during virus closures
EL PASO, Texas – As businesses close their doors for the foreseeable future to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, many Texas restaurants are left…
Continue Reading Amazon warehouse workers fear catching coronavirus just to get you your packages
Amazon has become a lifeline for many people desperate to buy household essentials without stepping out of their homes amid the coronavirus outbreak,…
Continue Reading Twitter’s coronavirus rules face new test: Elon Musk
Just days after Twitter announced new rules to crack down on tweets spreading misinformation about coronavirus, the company faced a test from a…
Continue Reading How America can fight back in the oil war with Russia and Saudi Arabia
America’s oil industry is getting crushed by the historic collapse in oil prices orchestrated by Saudi Arabia and Russia. And President Donald…
Continue Reading FDIC calls on Newsmax to stop publishing and correct ‘misleading ads’ from precious metals trader
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation on Thursday called on Newsmax, a conservative media outlet, to issue a correction and stop publishing…
Continue Reading How grocery stores restock shelves in the age of coronavirus
By Sunday, Stew Leonard Jr. and his team were ready for a break. “Saturday was really, really busy,” Leonard, the CEO and president of…
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