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…
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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…
Continue Reading There’s a new kind of Coke on shelves. You’ll be forgiven if you missed it
A new kind of Coke quietly hit US store shelves earlier this month. Four varieties, including Coke Energy, Coke Energy Zero Sugar, Coke Energy Cherry…
Continue Reading Aston Martin has been bailed out by Formula 1 billionaire
Aston Martin has been rescued from collapse by a £500 million ($656 million) bailout led by a Formula 1 billionaire. The ailing carmaker said in a…
Continue Reading The coronavirus could cost China’s economy $60 billion this quarter. Beijing will have to act fast to avert a bigger hit
China may have to cut taxes, boost spending and slash interest rates to prevent the coronavirus outbreak wreaking havoc on an already fragile…
Continue Reading The club of $1 trillion companies is about to gain a fifth member
A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign up right here. And then…
Continue Reading Asian markets close the week with losses amid coronavirus fears
Hong Kong stocks plunged nearly 6% this week as the the spread of the coronavirus took its toll on markets. The Hang Seng Index closed Friday 0.5%…
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Only casino sports book in southern New Mexico expects to see hefty Super Bowl wagering
MESCALERO, New Mexico — Billions of dollars are spent every year on sports betting. Historically, a big part of that money has been gambled…
Continue Reading American Airlines pilots sue to halt US-China flights amid coronavirus epidemic
The Allied Pilots Association, a union representing 15,000 American Airlines pilots, has sued the company to halt the carrier’s U.S.-China…
Continue Reading IBM CEO Ginni Rometty to retire in April
IBM CEO Ginni Rometty, who has led the tech giant since 2012, will step down in April. Rometty will be succeeded by Arvind Krishna, who is currently…
Continue Reading Gaming’s biggest names are ditching Twitch for $10 million contracts
When Jeremy Wang started streaming on Twitch in 2016, he was an unknown twenty-something with a few coding internships under his belt. Almost no one…
Continue Reading Jaguar Land Rover’s CEO to retire. His successor will face many challenges
Wanted: a chief executive with cast-iron resolve to navigate falling sales, political uncertainty, an economic slowdown and changing consumer tastes.…
Continue Reading Amazon stock soars on huge earnings beat, Prime membership record
Amazon blew Wall Street’s expectations out of the water when it reported earnings for the holiday quarter, sending the company’s stock up…
Continue Reading Washington Post’s top editor sends memo to staff after backlash over handling of reporter’s Kobe Bryant tweets
The Washington Post’s top editor sent a memo to staffers addressing the newspaper’s social media policy on Thursday, days after the brief…
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