‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ trailer showcases the final chapter of the Skywalker saga
Fans got their latest look at the last chapter of the Skywalker saga on Monday night. The official trailer for “Star Wars: The Rise of…
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British luxury brands fight to keep US customers as tariffs hit
A group representing 270 UK luxury brands caught in the middle of a trade spat between the United States and the European Union is preparing to…
Continue Reading Five Disney fans could get $1,000 for binge-watching movies
Calling Disney fans — some of you could earn $1,000 by binge-watching your favorite movies. Media site Reviews.org said it is seeking the…
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Asian markets mostly move higher, following Wall Street’s lead
Asian stocks mostly rose Tuesday, tracking a positive session on Wall Street overnight. South Korea’s Kospi rose 1.1%. Hong Kong’s Hang…
Continue Reading One week after ABC’s Syria video screw-up, the network still hasn’t explained how it happened
One week after making an egregious error on its evening and morning newscasts, ABC News still hasn’t explained how it happened. Video…
Continue Reading WeWork is set to weigh last-ditch financing options
The fate of WeWork is about to be decided. The embattled coworking space operator is said to be weighing last-ditch financing options this week to…
Continue Reading Civil rights groups urge Facebook to act against discrimination and voter suppression
More than 45 civil rights groups, including the NAACP and the Human Rights Campaign, came together to urge Facebook to protect civil rights and…
Continue Reading Amazon Alexa and Google Home’s voice assistant were vulnerable to hackers
Amazon’s Alexa and Google Home’s smart assistant were vulnerable to a security issue that could have allowed hackers to eavesdrop on…
Continue Reading CVS to test drone delivery for your medications
The drones are coming — and they’re bringing your aspirin. CVS is the latest drug store to explore delivering to you via a drone. The…
Continue Reading End of GM strike still uncertain, despite tentative labor deal
The strike at General Motors has already gone on for five weeks. It might drag on even longer if strikers reject a tentative agreement reached last…
Continue Reading This stock market rally would have been even stronger if it hadn’t been for Boeing
US stocks closed higher Monday, but the rally would have been even stronger if it hadn’t been for Boeing, whose falling shares held back the…
Continue Reading Burger King is selling a ‘Ghost Whopper’ for Halloween
At 62, the Whopper is approaching retirement age. But Burger King is squeezing new life out of its iconic menu item through themed special editions…
Continue Reading Renewable energy is booming. But it’s not growing fast enough to fight climate change
Nearly a third of the Earth’s electricity will come from renewables by 2024, according to the International Energy Agency. Renewable power…
Continue Reading The owner of Saks Fifth Avenue is going private
Hudson’s Bay Company, which owns Saks Fifth Avenue, has agreed to be taken private in the latest upheaval to hit the retail sector. The…
Continue Reading Google Maps will now allow drivers to report hazards, slowdowns and speed traps
Google Maps is about to get some new features that will help users report on incidents such as accidents and speed traps in an upcoming update. These…
Continue Reading How India’s farmers are using technology to feed more than a billion people
Hundreds of millions of people in India depend on farming for their livelihoods, but many of them struggle with losing crops to disease, getting them…
Continue Reading There are more wealthy Chinese than Americans for the first time
For the first time, there are more rich Chinese than Americans in the top 10%. A new report from Credit Suisse shows that wealth in China is ticking…
Continue Reading Dunkin’ is launching its Beyond Meat sandwich nationally
Dunkin’ is launching its Beyond Meat breakfast sandwich nationally in November, two months ahead of schedule, after a highly successful test of…
Continue Reading A sign of the times: Nervous CEOs are spending less cash
Happy Monday. A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign up right here.…
Continue Reading Small cans lead to big sales for Coca-Cola
Good things came in small sizes for Coca-Cola last quarter. The company reported sales that topped forecasts, thanks in part to a double-digit…
Continue Reading JPMorgan wants to hire people with criminal backgrounds
JPMorgan wants to give people with criminal records a second chance at a good job. The United States is boasting its lowest unemployment rate in…
Continue Reading Why the Trump-Ukraine scandal isn’t dominating the news in Ukraine
An English-language Ukrainian paper called the Kyiv Post made a splash on social media on Friday with an arresting front page. With a red headline,…
Continue Reading Gojek CEO quits ride-hailing startup for Indonesian government job
The chief executive of one of Southeast Asia’s biggest ride-hailing companies is calling it quits for an Indonesian government gig. Nadiem…
Continue Reading Australian newspapers black out front pages as media unites to defend press freedom
The biggest news outlets in Australia, normally fierce rivals, are uniting in support of press freedom with a campaign including blacked-out…
Continue Reading In the Trump era, news cycles are out and shock cycles are in
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. No matter who’s…
Continue Reading Save Journalism Project co-founder: Mark Zuckerberg embodies the ‘antithesis of free expression’
During a “Conversation on Free Expression” at Georgetown University on Thursday, just after Mark Zuckerberg delivered his…
Continue Reading Company profits haven’t been under this much pressure since 2016
Happy Sunday. A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign up right here.…
Continue Reading Kik app won’t shut down after acquisition by MediaLab
The messaging app Kik was on the verge of shutting down, but a holding company, MediaLab, bought it and will invest in its future, the company said.…
Continue Reading Not all recessions are a crisis, and the next one won’t be as bad as 2008
Recession fears are on the rise in the United States. Memories of the last downturn are exacerbating these worries: The last time America faced a…
Continue Reading Stocks would rally if Trump quits, Wall Street firm predicts
Wall Street could learn to love a President Pence. At least that’s what Raymond James thinks. The investment firm predicted that the bull…
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