‘Just Dunzo it.’ How Google’s favorite Indian startup is making city life easier
Life in India’s crowded and chaotic cities can be tough. An app backed by Google is promising to help with everyday tasks by asking “what…
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Asian markets retreat after Trump signs Hong Kong bill
Asian markets retreated after US President Donald Trump signed a bill supporting Hong Kong protesters, a move that could potentially infuriate…
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What time will stores open on Thanksgiving Day & Black Friday for Borderland shoppers?
EL PASO, Texas — While there’s lots of focus on Black Friday as a major holiday shopping day, more and more retailers are opening up on Thanksgiving…
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Texas plant rocked by multiple explosions, ongoing fire was declared high priority violator by EPA
PORT NECHES, Texas — Officials said at a news conference Wednesday night they had no estimate for how much time would be needed to bring under…
Continue Reading Korean Go master quits the game because AI ‘cannot be defeated’
A South Korean master of the ancient strategy game Go has announced his retirement from professional competition due to the rise of what he says is…
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A TikTok beauty video with a hidden anti-China message has gone viral
The video starts with a teenager offering eyelash curling advice to her followers. But this is no ordinary beauty tip. Just seconds into Feroza…
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Borderland welcomes Budweiser’s ‘Gentle Giants’ Clydesdales
EL PASO, Texas– The World-Famous Budweiser Clydesdales are visiting El Paso ahead of the Oscar Leeser’s Hyundai of El Paso Sun Bowl Parade on…
Continue Reading This third grader’s question from the Clinton impeachment still applies today
The last time Washington was in the grip of an impeachment inquiry, there was a leading Republican lawmaker who wanted us all to view the news…
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Twitter rethinks plan to delete inactive accounts amid concerns about dead users
Twitter is rethinking part of its plan to remove inactive accounts from the service starting next month after receiving feedback that it would be…
Continue Reading Here’s how malls with dead stores are finding new tenants
Many retailers that populated the nation’s malls have run into severe financial stress or gone out of business in recent years. But the…
Continue Reading Alexa will soon be able to sound excited or disappointed
Alexa, you get me. The voice-commanded AI bot that turns on lights and delivers the morning headlines in the same monotone, transactional fashion may…
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Tensions between Google and its employees are reaching a breaking point
For years, Google was seen as the gold standard of office life. The company pushed workplace culture to new frontiers with enviable benefits such as…
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Toys ‘R’ Us is back with its first new store in the US. Here’s what you need to know
Toys “R” Us marked its triumphant return to the US on Wednesday by opening its first new store at a location in Paramus, New Jersey. Kids…
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A private equity firm is buying all of the .org domains. Here’s what that means
In a move that could shake up the internet, private equity firm Ethos Capital is buying the company that owns every .org domain on the web. Ethos,…
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Retailers face a Thanksgiving Day decision: Open or closed?
As retailers and malls battle for shoppers during the holiday season, they face a tricky decision: do they keep their doors open on Thanksgiving Day,…
Continue Reading I spent $200 on Marie Kondo’s new online store to spark joy. Here’s what I learned
I was furious. I’d only had my tuning fork and rose quartz crystal set for a few days and already there were a bunch of dents in the…
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US GDP revised up to 2.1%, beating second quarter
The US economy grew faster than initially expected in the third quarter, revised GDP estimates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed Wednesday.…
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Boeing’s problems could soon be seen on Wall Street
Wall Street’s patience with Boeing might be running out. The aircraft maker’s stock is still up 15% since the start of the year. While…
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The Cheesecake Factory’s biggest challenge is getting you to the mall
Black Friday discounts aren’t just for people looking to buy holiday gifts. Shoppers rising at the crack of dawn need some sustenance as they…
Continue Reading Manchester City’s owner is worth nearly $5 billion after Silver Lake deal
US private equity giant Silver Lake is investing $500 million in the owner of Manchester City, a deal that values the soccer group at nearly $5…
Continue Reading Investors choose hope when confronted with mixed picture on trade
Happy Wednesday. A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign up right…
Continue Reading Papa John’s founder John Schnatter ate 40 pizzas in 30 days and says it’s gotten worse
Cheaper ingredients. Worse pizza? Papa John’s founder and former CEO John Schnatter gave his first major interview since being ousted from the…
Continue Reading Asian markets mostly rise after Trump suggests trade talks are in ‘final throes’
Asian markets mostly rose after US President Donald Trump suggested a trade deal with China is in the final stages. Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose…
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SoftBank-backed dog walking startup shuffles its CEO
After raising hundreds of millions of dollars to unleash growth, dog-walking startup Wag has struggled to keep up with the competition. Now, the…
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A year later, cause still unknown for 250,000-gallon gas pipeline spill in Anthony
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Officials with pipeline owner/operator Kinder Morgan told the Dona Ana County Commission on Tuesday that they are still…
Continue Reading AT&T and Microsoft announce early result of their 5G-cloud partnership
AT&T and Microsoft have announced the next phase of a partnership that’s aimed at advancing development in two of the buzziest areas of…
Continue Reading Hasbro really, really needs you to buy ‘Frozen 2’ and ‘Star Wars’ toys this holiday season
Two of Disney’s most successful movie franchises are about to hit theaters again, and toymaker Hasbro needs people to buy as many related toys,…
Continue Reading Global car sales are set for a terrible year. Here’s what that means for manufacturing
Global manufacturing has been a drag on the world economy all year. A recovery could be around the corner–but only if conditions are right.…
Continue Reading New York warns FedEx to keep their delivery robots off the city’s streets
When it comes to robots driving around, navigating the streets and tirelessly delivering packages, who wouldn’t be a fan? Well … New York…
Continue Reading California cannabis industry sending SOS to state leaders
About 170 years after California’s gold rush came the promise of the green rush. California’s legalization of cannabis for adult…
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