Russia struggles to replenish its troops in Ukraine
By The Associated Press The prisoners at the penal colony in St. Petersburg were expecting a visit by officials, thinking it would be some sort of…
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Cancellation of Atlanta festival sparks new fight over guns
By SUDHIN THANAWALA Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Tens of thousands of Music Midtown festivalgoers are no longer going to descend on Atlanta’s…
Continue Reading At 75, India seeks way forward in big but job-scarce economy
By KRUTIKA PATHI and BHUMIKA SARASWATI Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — As India’s economy grew, the hum of factories turned the sleepy, dusty…
Continue Reading Metallica, Mariah Carey headline Global Citizen NYC concert
By GLENN GAMBOA AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Metallica, Mariah Carey and The Jonas Brothers will headline a free concert in New York’s…
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Manhattan rents hit record high for the sixth month in a row
By Anna Bahney for CNN Business Rents in Manhattan have hit a record high for the sixth month in a row. Median rent for an apartment in Manhattan…
Continue Reading Elon Musk’s antics may finally be catching up to him
By Allison Morrow, CNN Business It seems the Elon Musk mystique — whatever combination of wealth, carefully cultivated charm and A-plus lawyers…
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EXPLAINER: Online privacy in a post-Roe world
The Associated Press The case of a Nebraska woman charged with helping her teenage daughter end her pregnancy after investigators obtained Facebook…
Continue Reading Idaho-Wyoming natural gas pipeline needs environmental study
By KEITH RIDLER Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — U.S. officials won’t approve a natural gas pipeline from Idaho to Wyoming until…
Continue Reading Travelers are starting to get a break from higher airfares
By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer DALLAS (AP) — Air travelers are finally getting a break on fares. The government said Wednesday that the average…
Continue Reading Disney+ ad-free subscription cost to rise by 38% in December
By MATT O’BRIEN AP Technology Reporter Walt Disney Co. said Wednesday it is raising prices for streaming subscribers in the U.S. who want to…
Continue Reading EXPLAINER: Mixed US inflation signs. Where are prices going?
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER and PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writers WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumers struggling with skyrocketing prices for food, gas, autos…
Continue Reading How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday 8/10/2022
The Associated Press Stocks are closing at three-month highs on Wall Street as investors cheered a report showing inflation cooled more than expected…
Continue Reading A $1,500 ‘option’ is now mandatory on GMC, Buick, and some Cadillac models
By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN Business General Motors is selling three years of OnStar service as a $1,500 “option” on all Buick and GMC…
Continue Reading SpaceX denied nearly $900 million in broadband subsidies
By Jackie Wattles, CNN Business In a high-stakes decision, federal regulators announced Wednesday that SpaceX will not receive nearly $900 million in…
Continue Reading Axon, Trade Desk rise; Alcon, Rackspace fall
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Wednesday: Axon, Trade Desk rise; Alcon, Rackspace…
Continue Reading Disney+ is getting more expensive… unless you want ads
By Frank Pallotta, CNN Business Disney+ just got more expensive. Unless you’re willing to watch ads. The Disney+ new ad-supported subscription…
Continue Reading Judge: Walgreens contributed to San Francisco opioid crisis
By JULIET WILLIAMS Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that Walgreens can be held responsible for contributing to San…
Continue Reading Hundreds join anti-Gazprom protest in Bulgarian capital
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Hundreds of Bulgarians have taken to the streets of the capital Sofia, voicing fears that the country’s caretaker…
Continue Reading Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
The Associated Press Benchmark U.S. crude oil for September delivery rose $1.43 to $91.93 a barrel Wednesday. Brent crude for October delivery rose…
Continue Reading Food prices are skyrocketing, and it’s not just because of inflation
By Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN Business Inflation may be slowing overall, but food prices are still sky-high. Over the last 12 months, grocery…
Continue Reading Sesame Place to train workers on diversity after lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Sesame Place has announced the implementation of diversity and inclusion training for its employees following a $25 million…
Continue Reading Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law fuels anti-LGBTQ hate online
By DAVID KLEPPER Associated Press Research that analyzed social media posts finds that hateful references to gays, lesbians and other LGBTQ people…
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Food City Fox Plaza location to close today after 50 years
EL PASO, Texas — Food City Supermarket at Fox Plaza to close Wednesday after 50 years, the store announced on social media. This store location…
Continue Reading Nebraska teen and mother facing charges in abortion-related case that involved obtaining their Facebook messages
By Sara O’Brien and Clare Duffy, CNN Business A Nebraska mother and her 18-year-old daughter are facing multiple charges in a case that…
Continue Reading Nebraska teen and mother facing charges in abortion-related case that involved obtaining their Facebook messages
CNN By Sara O’Brien and Clare Duffy, CNN Business A Nebraska mother and her 18-year-old daughter are facing multiple charges in a case that…
Continue Reading Social media offers parents more controls. But do they help?
By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer As concerns about social media’s harmful effects on teens continue to rise, platforms from Snapchat to…
Continue Reading More than a dozen companies developing single standard to detect cyberattacks faster
By Brian Fung, CNN More than a dozen companies in the cybersecurity space are developing a single, open standard for sharing data about hacking…
Continue Reading Report: $1.9 billion stolen in crypto hacks so far this year
CNN, CNN BUSINESS By Jennifer Korn, CNN Business A staggering $1.9 billion worth of cryptocurrency was stolen in hacks of various services in the…
Continue Reading Rhine River could fall below critical mark, risking industry
By DANIEL NIEMANN and FRANK JORDANS Associated Press COLOGNE, Germany (AP) — German officials say water levels on the Rhine River could reach a…
Continue Reading Media critic Margaret Sullivan to depart The Washington Post
By Oliver Darcy, CNN Business Media critic Margaret Sullivan is retiring her acclaimed column and leaving The Washington Post this month.…
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