Mega-mall merger: Simon to buy Taubman
American malls are struggling, and the industry is consolidating in a fight to keep its head above water. Simon Property Group, the largest owner of…
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Amazon wants Trump to testify in battle over $10 billion Pentagon contract
Amazon has asked a federal court for permission to get testimony from President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Mark Esper as part of its ongoing…
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Popeyes’ chicken sandwich sends sales through the roof
Popeyes’ beloved chicken sandwich helped give the chain a major boost in the fourth quarter. Restaurant Brands International, which owns…
Continue Reading AirPods and iPhones could be harder to find because of coronavirus
The “heart and lungs” of Apple’s manufacturing is suffering, and it could get much worse as the deadly coronavirus continues to…
Continue Reading This man says he’s stockpiling billions of our photos
If Hoan Ton-That is feeling the pressure, he isn’t showing it. Over the last month, fears about facial recognition technology and police…
Continue Reading Plastic surgery inspired by filters and photo editing apps isn’t going away
Over the years, a number of publications have covered the controversial trend of plastic surgeries inspired by photo filters on social media, with…
Continue Reading Longtime GE bear says Larry Culp ‘saved’ the iconic company
General Electric faced a do-or-die moment in late 2018. Financial markets were in chaos. Recession fears roared. And GE’s stock price sank to…
Continue Reading Why older investors should still invest like they’re Millennials
It’s never too early to start thinking about saving for your retirement. But if you’re a part of Generation X or a young Baby Boomer, the…
Continue Reading Samsung unexpectedly shows off the Galaxy Z Flip
The string of wins for “Parasite” wasn’t the only surprising part of the Oscars. Samsung also shocked some viewers by revealing its…
Continue Reading US stocks are rising. But these companies are still at risk
A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign up right here. With the Dow,…
Continue Reading The coronavirus is already hurting the world economy. Here’s why it could get really scary
Nearly two decades have passed since a coronavirus known as SARS emerged in China, killing hundreds of people and sparking panic that sent a chill…
Continue Reading The myth of the manufacturing jobs renaissance
US manufacturing jobs have disappeared. They won’t be coming back. The Trump administration wants voters to believe in a US manufacturing…
Continue Reading ‘Birds of Prey’ fails to take off at the box office
“Birds of Prey” had everything working for it this weekend. The Warner Bros. and DC film is led by Harley Quinn, one of the brand’s…
Continue Reading Netflix has one big reason why it puts its movies in theaters: The Oscars
Going to the movies doesn’t exactly come to mind when people think about Netflix. If anything, it’s the opposite, since the streaming…
Continue Reading Investors shouldn’t be complacent about the coronavirus threat. Here’s why
A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign up right here. Nearly two…
Continue Reading ‘Saturday Night Live’ likens Democratic presidential candidates to J. Lo and Shakira in cold open
Despite a wild week in Washington that saw the end of the impeachment hearings and President Donald Trump’s acquittal, it was the Democratic…
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As Texas gas prices continue to fall, Borderland drivers take advantage of the savings
EL PASO, Texas — Gas prices continue to dip in the Sun City leading many to the pumps to cash in on the savings. While the savings are nice, they…
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Facebook’s official Twitter and Instagram accounts were hacked
Facebook’s official social media accounts appear to have been hacked by a group that has previously compromised accounts belonging to HBO, the…
Continue Reading Facebook’s official Twitter and Instagram accounts were hacked
Facebook’s official social media accounts appear to have been hacked by a group that has previously compromised accounts belonging to HBO, the…
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El Paso pub that allegedly served woman prior to her 5th drunk driving arrest is cleared in state probe
EL PASO, Texas — Three Pints Pub in the 10700 block of North Gateway Boulevard has been cleared of any wrongdoing in the case of an El Paso woman…
Continue Reading Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, built to carry astronauts, faces new safety concerns
Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, which is designed to carry NASA astronauts to the International Space Station, encountered a second, previously…
Continue Reading Prada agrees to diversify its workforce in response to a 2018 blackface controversy
Prada has reached an agreement with New York City to promote greater diversity and cultural sensitivity within the company and the fashion industry…
Continue Reading California law restricting freelance journalists may change
California freelance journalists may soon be free of restrictions imposed by a law that took effect on January 1. California Assembly Bill 5, or AB…
Continue Reading DC has a lot riding on ‘Birds of Prey’ and Harley Quinn
Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Aquaman. DC, Warner Bros.’ superhero brand, has some of the biggest names in comic book history. Yet…
Continue Reading Cherry Vanilla Coke has been a stealth hit for years. Now you can officially get it at the store
Coca-Cola knows what flavors you like to mix together at the soda fountain. Now it’s bottling your favorite. Starting next week, Cherry Vanilla…
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New Mexico Chile farmers on decline as foreign competition increases
LEMITAR, New Mexico — The New Mexico Chile Association wants local chili pepper farmers to become state-certified amid more competition from…
Continue Reading How Trump’s three years of job gains compares to Obama’s
President Donald Trump says he is particularly pleased with the jobs created during his three years in office. “We’re producing jobs like…
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Texas wants your help preventing mass violence, how you can assist using your phone
EL PASO, Texas — In an effort to curb mass violence, state agencies in Texas have developed an application for your phone with the hopes of saving…
Continue Reading Coronavirus fears lead to worldwide mask shortages
Last month, a wireless store in New York City taped a paper sign outside its door that read: “In celebration of the second day of the Lunar New…
Continue Reading Tesla’s insane rally already rivals some of the biggest bubbles in recent history
Tesla isn’t just proving the haters wrong. Elon Musk’s electric car maker appears to be defying the laws of physics. Tesla has dazzled…
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