Internet shutdowns cost the global economy $8 billion last year, report says
More than 18,000 hours of internet shutdowns around the world caused by deliberate government action cost more than $8 billion in 2019, a new report…
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A billionaire is giving away $9 million to his Twitter followers in an experiment to see if the money makes them happier
A Japanese billionaire will give away more than $9 million to 1,000 people on Twitter to see if it improves their happiness. All they had to do to…
Continue Reading Australian mining magnate pledges $48 million to fire relief
Australian billionaire mining magnate Andrew Forrest has pledged 70 million Australian dollars ($48.1 million) in aid for the country’s…
Continue Reading Ex-Nissan CEO: Carlos Ghosn’s escape from Japan is a betrayal
Ex-Nissan chief and Carlos Ghosn protege Hiroto Saikawa is slamming his former mentor’s brazen escape from Japan, calling it a betrayal. Ghosn…
Continue Reading Trump schedules another interview with Fox as concerns about credibility persist
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. Credibility…
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Hacking attempts originating in Iran nearly triple following Soleimani strike, researchers say
Hackers looking to breach US computer networks sharply intensified their efforts following the death of Iranian military leader Qasem Soleimani, but…
Continue Reading Investors are feeling a lot calmer today about the United States and Iran
Markets are continuing to climb after US President Donald Trump allayed investor worries over further escalation of tensions between the United…
Continue Reading Iran has online disinformation operations, too
Some US officials are now bracing for Iran to retaliate against the US with a cyber attack in response to the killing of one of its top commanders.…
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FBI, Homeland Security warn of Iranian terror and cyber threats in new intelligence bulletin
WASHINGTON, DC — The FBI and Department of Homeland Security warned of the terror threats Iran poses to the U.S. in a joint intelligence…
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Virgin Galactic’s next passenger spaceship reaches construction milestone
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, New Mexico — Virgin Galactic’s next passenger spaceship has reached a major construction milestone, the company said…
Continue Reading CES 2020 hit by questions over its treatment of cannabis company
The organizers behind the closely-watched CES technology trade show are facing tough questions after a Canadian cannabis company pulled out of the…
Continue Reading CollegeHumor sold to longtime exec, lays off nearly all 100-plus staff
CollegeHumor’s parent company CH Media laid off the majority of its staff — more than 100 employees in New York City and Los Angeles — in a…
Continue Reading Trump says America doesn’t need Middle East oil. It’s not that simple
President Donald Trump declared Wednesday that the United States no longer needs to rely on the Middle East for oil. “We are independent, and…
Continue Reading Boeing faces more trouble after crash of a Ukrainian 737 jet in Iran
Another tragic airline crash Wednesday could cause more problems for Boeing. A three-year old Boeing 737-800 jet operated by Ukraine International…
Continue Reading Carlos Ghosn: Reports of my escape are inaccurate
Carlos Ghosn admits he broke Japanese law when he fled the country for Lebanon last week. But not all the reports of his stunning escape are true,…
Continue Reading Fugitive ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn blasts Japanese justice. It was escape or ‘die in Japan’
Carlos Ghosn has used his freedom to blast Japan’s legal system and denounce his arrest as part of a plot to topple him as head of the…
Continue Reading Oil prices plunge as Trump speech eases Iran fears
Oil prices tumbled Wednesday as President Donald Trump signaled tensions with Iran are easing, reducing fears of a deeper conflict between the two…
Continue Reading Charmin’s toilet paper delivery robot wants to ease your ‘poop anxiety’
One of the surprise stars at the 2020 CES consumer electronics show this week was a cute, tiny robot with an electronic teddy bear face that brings…
Continue Reading Apple returns to CES to talk privacy, not products
For the first time in 28 years, Apple is participating in CES, the world’s largest technology conference. But the iPhone maker isn’t in…
Continue Reading Macy’s is closing 28 stores and a Bloomingdale’s store
Macy’s is closing roughly more than two dozen stores as troubles mount for the storied retailer. The company confirmed to CNN Business that…
Continue Reading ‘Fox & Friends’ rally around Trump after missile attack: The Iranians are ‘terrified of us’
After three hours of “Fox & Friends” segments about Iran’s missile strikes at Iraqi bases housing US troops, co-host Ainsley…
Continue Reading Fitness startup ClassPass is now a unicorn
ClassPass has muscled its way into the $1 billion startup club. The alternative gym and fitness studio startup said Wednesday that it has raised $285…
Continue Reading Major airlines divert flights from Iranian and Iraqi airspace
Major international airlines are canceling and re-routing flights in the Middle East after Iran fired more than a dozen missiles at two Iraqi…
Continue Reading US investors quickly shake off Iran’s missile strikes
A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign up right here. Iran has…
Continue Reading Fires, storms and floods cost $150 billion in 2019. More disasters are on the way
Hurricanes, wildfires and floods cost the world $150 billion in 2019 and losses for business and the economy are only expected to increase, because…
Continue Reading Apple customers spent $1.4 billion on the App Store in a single week
IPhone and iPad owners had quite the busy end to 2019. Apple customers spent $1.42 billion on apps between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, a…
Continue Reading Stocks tumble after Iran attacks bases housing US troops in Iraq
Stocks tumbled Wednesday after Iran launched more than a dozen ballistic missiles at two Iraqi military bases that house US forces. Asian markets…
Continue Reading The Fox factor: How Trump’s favorite network could guide his Iran policy at a pivotal moment
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. When George W. Bush…
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Boeing 737 plane crashes in Iran shortly after takeoff, killing all 180 people aboard
TEHRAN, Iran — A Boeing 737-800 plane carrying 180 passengers and crew crashed shortly after takeoff from Imam Khomeini Airport in Tehran early…
Continue Reading Samsung stock rises on signs of a turnaround
Samsung said on Wednesday its operating profits likely fell 34% in the fourth quarter. But the forecast beat analysts’ estimates, signaling a…
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