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…
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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…
Continue Reading DraftKings is investigating a couple from The Bachelor for allegedly cheating to win $1 million fantasy sports prize
DraftKings is investigating a couple from “The Bachelor in Paradise” for allegedly cheating to win a $1 million fantasy sports prize.…
Continue Reading Pier 1 will close up to 450 stores
Pier 1 Imports will close nearly half of its stores and is reportedly nearing a bankruptcy filing. The home goods retailer has been struggling for…
Continue Reading NFL’s Wild Card weekend brings in biggest viewership in 4 years
Upsets and overtimes led to the best viewership for the NFL’s Wild Card weekend in four years. The league’s Wild Card playoff weekend…
Continue Reading It is patriotic to question America’s leaders in wartime
The showdown between the US and Iran is precisely the time when credibility is needed the most — and President Trump doesn’t have it.…
Continue Reading Krispy Kreme is rolling out a mini version of their classic doughnuts
Krispy Kreme just rolled out a big product that comes in a small package. The doughnut maker has added mini doughnuts to its permanent menu to help…
Continue Reading Chevron pulls oil workers from Iraq
Chevron has evacuated all of its American oil workers from Iraq following last week’s US airstrike in Baghdad. Chevron, America’s No. 2…
Continue Reading Trump’s Iraq threats could backfire on oil and gas prices
Political and economic realities could make it difficult for President Donald Trump to carry out his threat to punish Iraq with bruising sanctions if…
Continue Reading Kansas City-based Hallmark Cards Inc. plans to cut nearly 400 jobs
Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) — A shake-up at Kansas City-based Hallmark Cards, Inc.…
Continue Reading Sports Illustrated staffers announce intention to unionize
Sports Illustrated staffers announced their intention to unionize on Monday, seeking better workplace protections amid turmoil at the legacy brand.…
Continue Reading SmileDirectClub signs exclusive deal to sell dental care at Walmart
SmileDirectClub was one of the worst-performing IPOs of 2019. But the stock surged Monday after the company announced an exclusive deal with Walmart.…
Continue Reading Uber wants to sell you bus tickets on your next trip to Vegas
Uber just took one more step toward becoming a one-stop shop for all our transportation needs. Uber users in Las Vegas can now buy bus tickets using…
Continue Reading One of America’s oldest and largest milk producers files for bankruptcy
Borden Dairy Co., one of America’s oldest and largest dairy companies, on Monday became the second major milk producer to file for bankruptcy…
Continue Reading What the Iran tensions with the United States mean for gas prices
Oil prices have jumped higher after a US strike killed Qasem Soleimani, a top Iranian commander, raising tensions in the Middle East. But gasoline…
Continue Reading Aldi’s UK holiday sales top £1 billion for the first time
Aldi’s holiday sales in the United Kingdom topped £1 billion ($1.3 billion) for the first time in 2019, after the discount retailer added…
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