Anne Cox Chambers, media heiress and former US ambassador, has died at 100
Anne Cox Chambers, who with her sister took over the family media conglomerate that became Cox Enterprises and once served as US ambassador to…
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First major Chinese airliner suspends flights to the United States over coronavirus outbreak
China Eastern has become the first major Chinese carrier to suspend flights to and from the United States because of the escalating Wuhan coronavirus…
Continue Reading Facebook, Google and Twitter crack down on fake coronavirus ‘cures’ and other misinformation
Facebook says it will start taking down bogus claims about purported “cures” and other unproven theories surrounding the coronavirus, as…
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El Paso football fans, businesses enjoy Super Bowl LIV
EL PASO, Texas — Millions of Americas tuned in to watch Super Bowl LIV as the Kansas City Chiefs faced off against the San Francisco 49ers. “We went…
Continue Reading For newsrooms, a ‘balancing act’ between Iowa caucuses and the impeachment trial
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. Up until now the…
Continue Reading Stephen King quits Facebook over concerns of ‘false information’
Stephen King has quit Facebook after voicing concerns about false information and privacy. “I’m quitting Facebook,” the author said…
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Meeting of the minds: Microsoft hosts El Paso Strong Hackathon
EL PASO, Texas — Microsoft hosted a three-day El Paso Strong Hackathon in response to the Aug. 3, shooting at the Cielo Vista Walmart. The event…
Continue Reading WeWork hires real estate pro as CEO in an attempt to turn around the company
WeWork has appointed Sandeep Mathrani as its new chief executive, the company announced Sunday. Mathrani is a seasoned real estate executive who will…
Continue Reading Super Bowl commercials: The dos and don’ts of successful ads
The Super Bowl is the advertising industry’s biggest stage. It’s the one day when watching the commercials is every bit as central to the…
Continue Reading China’s stocks are about to start trading again. They could nosedive
A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign up right here. With a…
Continue Reading ‘SNL’ presents the impeachment trial of President Trump ‘you wish had happened’
“Saturday Night Live” kicked off this week’s episode by presenting the impeachment trial of President Trump that “you wish…
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Here’s what will happen to all the championship gear made for the 49ers now that it lost the Super Bowl
For the forseeable future, fans of the Kansas City Chiefs will be decked out in championship gear now that the team has hoisted the Super Bowl…
Continue Reading Major US airlines expand flight cancellations to China and Hong Kong
American Airlines and Delta Air Lines announced more flight cancellations to China on Saturday as coronavirus cases rise rapidly. Delta said it will…
Continue Reading Apple temporarily closes all 42 stores in China as coronavirus spreads
Apple is temporarily closing all of its stores in China because of the coronavirus outbreak. Apple’s website in China says that all 42 stores…
Continue Reading WeWork plans to name real estate executive as new CEO
WeWork plans to name seasoned real estate executive Sandeep Mathrani as its next CEO, according to people familiar with the matter. The Wall Street…
Continue Reading Louis Vuitton’s new restaurant and flagship store opens in Japan
Louis Vuitton jumped into the restaurant business Saturday with the opening of Le Café V and Sugalabo V inside its new flagship store in Osaka,…
Continue Reading Sean Hannity will face a big audience and scrutiny during Trump Super Bowl interview
A version of this story first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. Click here to sign up for free. Fox News star and President…
Continue Reading Britain needs a big trade deal with Europe and wants one with America. It may end 2020 with neither
After nearly four years of profound uncertainty that hobbled the economy and unnerved investors, Britain finally left the European Union. What…
Continue Reading The first 5G Super Bowl will offer a glimpse into the future of sports tech
The fans pouring into Miami for Sunday’s Super Bowl have even more to look forward to this year than the action on the field. For the first…
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New details revealed about drunk driving arrest of controversial El Paso businessman ‘Billy’ Abraham
EL PASO, Texas — New details and video emerged Friday about what led up to the arrest of controversial El Paso businessman William “Billy” Abraham…
Continue Reading Zuckerberg says Facebook’s new approach ‘is going to piss off a lot of people’
Mark Zuckerberg says Facebook will stand up for principles like free expression and encryption, even if it means facing a backlash. “This is…
Continue Reading Iran, Bezos and 2020 elections: Cybersecurity firms are in demand this year
As US officials braced for a possible Iranian cyberattack this month following the killing of top military general Qasem Soleimani, a trio of…
Continue Reading Dow falls 600 points, capping turbulent week for stocks as coronavirus fears escalate
The Dow and the wider stock market fell sharply on Friday, as fears about the economic impact of the coronavirus took hold. At its lowest point…
Continue Reading Exxon’s revenue and profit slipped in the fourth quarter
Oil giant Exxon Mobil reported a nearly $6 billion profit for the fourth quarter on Friday, but that wasn’t enough to satisfy Wall Street.…
Continue Reading Apple redesigned its Maps app. Here’s what’s new
Apple’s redesigned maps service has rolled out across the United States, giving users more accurate navigation and “comprehensive…
Continue Reading CEO of cannabis retailer MedMen steps down
The CEO of MedMen Enterprises will not see the struggling cannabis retailer through its restructuring. Adam Bierman, who co-founded the California…
Continue Reading Lyft had an edge on the hot e-bike market. Then things went wrong
In its mission to end car ownership by offering a range of alternatives, Lyft has become one of the leading ridesharing and bikesharing companies in…
Continue Reading Goldman Sachs warns that the coronavirus could slow the US economy
The fast-spreading coronavirus could slow first quarter growth of the United States economy, according to a new report from Goldman Sachs. Analysts…
Continue Reading Britain seeks closer economic ties with Africa following Brexit
Britain is leaving the European Union on Friday, starting the clock on an 11-month transition period during which the country will try to sign as…
Continue Reading Tesla just proved all its haters wrong. Here’s how
Less than a year ago, Tesla was strapped for cash. In May 2019, the electric carmaker was selling debt and additional shares of stock to raise $2.7…
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