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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Texas Gov. Abbott warns of threat of cyber attacks in wake of Iran crisis
AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott is warning Texans to be “particularly vigilant” over potential cyber-terrorism from Iran, suggesting…
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2 months after ransomware attack, Las Cruces Public Schools still crippled by limited internet access
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — More than two months after a massive ransomware attack compromised the Las Cruces Public Schools network, a teachers’ union…
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Perdue Farms’ new meat-packing foam dissolves in your sink
Perdue Farms will start packaging some of its meat products in a more earth-friendly way with compostable foam made of cornstarch that disintegrates…
Continue Reading CNN settles lawsuit with Nick Sandmann stemming from viral video controversy
CNN has settled a lawsuit with a Kentucky high school student who was at the center of a viral video controversy, a spokesperson for the news network…
Continue Reading Sonos sues Google for allegedly infringing on its smart speaker technology
Sonos is suing Google, claiming that its popular smart speakers infringe on five of Sonos’ patents. Sonos alleges that Google stole its…
Continue Reading Uber and Hyundai team up to put flying taxis in the sky
Uber and Hyundai unveiled a flying taxi that may eventually transform your ridesharing trips. At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas Monday,…
Continue Reading Why Netflix is partnering with Goop and its controversies
Netflix debuted a trailer on Monday for its latest original series, “The Goop Lab,” and even though the six-episode series doesn’t…
Continue Reading Top Facebook exec: Yes, we got Trump elected and it may happen again
A Facebook executive who backed Hillary Clinton’s 2016 election campaign told colleagues in an internal memo last month that the platform could…
Continue Reading The hottest product at CES 2020 is privacy
Forget the headless cat robots, vertical TVs and automated trash cans. The hottest product at this year’s CES technology conference may just be…
Continue Reading Warren Buffett has $130 billion in cash. He’s looking for a deal
Warren Buffett wants to make a big acquisition — and the Oracle of Omaha’s Berkshire Hathaway conglomerate has nearly $130 billion in…
Continue Reading Here’s everything we know about Sony’s PlayStation 5
Sony’s PlayStation 5 is coming, and as its release gets closer, the leaks keep dropping. Among the many rumors floating around on the web,…
Continue Reading White House skewered for failing to disclose meeting Trump had with Saudi deputy defense minister
The White House faced sharp criticism from journalists on Tuesday after they learned that an Oval Office meeting between President Trump and Saudi…
Continue Reading Facebook tries to curb deepfake videos as 2020 election heats up
Facebook has taken its first steps to curb highly-convincing videos known as deepfakes that have been manipulated using artificial intelligence. The…
Continue Reading The first week of legal marijuana sales in Illinois brought in nearly $11 million
Nearly $11 million of recreational marijuana has been sold in Illinois since the start of 2020, the state’s Department of Financial and…
Continue Reading Watch Elon Musk dance like your drunk uncle at a Model 3 event
We regret to inform you that Elon Musk is at it again. The outlandish Tesla CEO danced like nobody was watching in front of a very large crowd. On…
Continue Reading Samsung’s BB-8-like personal assistant Ballie follows you around at home
Samsung unveiled on Monday its vision for the futuristic home, where robots follow you around, anticipate your needs and serve as…
Continue Reading Ikea to pay $46 million to family of toddler crushed by dresser
Swedish furniture maker Ikea will pay $46 million to the family of a California toddler who died after being crushed by one of its dressers. Jozef…
Continue Reading SpaceX kicks off a busy year with launch of 60 more Starlink satellites into space
SpaceX launched its third batch of internet-beaming satellites Monday evening, kicking off what is expected to be a remarkably busy year for the…
Continue Reading Japan issues arrest warrant for Carole Ghosn. A friend calls it intimidation
Japanese prosecutors have issued an arrest warrant for Carole Ghosn — the latest twist in the dramatic saga involving her husband, former auto…
Continue Reading Travelex says its computer systems are offline following a cyberattack
Foreign exchange provider Travelex has been forced to take its computer systems offline following a cyberattack. The company said in a statement on…
Continue Reading Iran overtakes the trade war as the new election-year uncertainty
Welcome to an election-year economy with a new tension for investors: the threat of escalation with Iran. Stocks and oil stabilized overnight, but…
Continue Reading Investors are selling oil again. 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. With no clear…
Continue Reading Tesla will make the Model Y in Shanghai and design an ‘original car’ in China
Tesla started delivering its Shanghai-made Model 3 cars to the public in China on Tuesday, the first step in CEO Elon Musk’s much bolder plan…
Continue Reading Starbucks is bringing oat milk lattes to the Midwest
After years of buzzy growth, oat milk is coming to Starbucks. Starting Tuesday, about 1,300 Starbucks cafes in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan,…
Continue Reading Aston Martin’s troubles mount as profits slump by 45%
Aston Martin stunned investors Tuesday by warning that its profit for 2019 would drop by about 45% despite healthy orders for its first ever SUV. The…
Continue Reading Hallmark Cards will cut 400 jobs
Hallmark Cards, Inc. announced Monday that it will cut 400 jobs. The family-owned company based in in Kansas City, Missouri, will be cutting jobs in…
Continue Reading There’s a pork shortage, and Impossible Foods is launching plant-based sausage
Impossible Foods, known for its meatless burgers, is launching plant-based pork. Impossible Pork debuts at tech conference CES in Las Vegas this…
Continue Reading Nissan says it will still pursue legal action against Carlos Ghosn
Nissan said Tuesday that it will pursue “appropriate legal action” against its former boss Carlos Ghosn, despite his incredible escape…
Continue Reading Amazon’s India business is getting an offline boost
Amazon is enlisting one of India’s biggest retailers to bulk up its offline business and fend off a challenge from the country’s richest…
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