China seeing new surge in cases despite ‘zero tolerance’
BEIJING (AP) — China is seeing a new surge in COVID-19 cases across the vast country, despite its draconian “zero tolerance” approach to…
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Realtors to conservatives living in liberal areas: Try Idaho
By NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS Associated Press SANDPOINT, Idaho (AP) — Sandpoint, Idaho, is a four-season resort town built along the shores of scenic…
Continue Reading China’s trade up in Jan-Feb, before Russia invaded Ukraine
By JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer BEIJING (AP) — China’s exports rose by double digits in January and February before Russia’s attack on…
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News outlets make difficult and varying decisions to navigate Russia’s new media law
CNN By Brian Stelter, CNN Business A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for…
Continue Reading Despite Russia’s restrictions on the press, ‘time is on the side of liberty,’ Radio Free Europe CEO says
By Brian Stelter, CNN Business A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free…
Continue Reading Soaring nickel prices could be the next major headache for automakers
CNN By Anna Cooban, CNN Business Nickel prices have soared to all-time highs in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, threatening the…
Continue Reading Stocks sink and oil prices soar as US and allies consider Russian import ban
By Laura He, CNN Business Stocks are tumbling on Monday as oil prices soared above $120 barrel to their highest level in 13 years, raising fears…
Continue Reading Asian shares extend losses as oil prices push higher
By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares have declined after Wall Street logged its biggest drop in more than a year as…
Continue Reading Gas tops $4 per gallon average, 1st time since 2008
NEW YORK (AP) — The average price of regular gasoline across the U.S. has risen above $4 per gallon for the first time since 2008. The AAA motor…
Continue Reading American Express suspends operations in Russia and Belarus
By Ramishah Maruf, CNN Business American Express is the latest credit card company to announce it is ending its operations in Russia as its invasion…
Continue Reading Zelenskyy launches daily calls to action with Global Citizen
By GLENN GAMBOA AP Business Writer Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has an unusual new partner in his campaign to defend his country —…
Continue Reading Netflix, TikTok block services in Russia to avoid crackdown
By MATT O’BRIEN AP Technology Writer Netflix and TikTok suspended most of their services in Russia on Sunday as the government cracks down on…
Continue Reading Denmark to hold referendum on joining EU’s common defense
By JARI TANNER Associated Press HELSINKI (AP) — Denmark will hold a referendum in June because of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on whether to join…
Continue Reading EXPLAINER: Why does Ukraine need foreign warplanes?
By MONIKA SCISLOWSKA and MATTHEW LEE Associated Press WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made a…
Continue Reading Here’s how CNN verifies social media footage from the war zone
By Ramishah Maruf, CNN Social media videos have played a critical role in CNN’s coverage of Russia’s invasion in Ukraine. But how does…
Continue Reading What to expect at Apple’s first product event of the year
By Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN Business Apple is about to hold its first big product event of 2022 and the focus will be on performance. That likely…
Continue Reading UN: 1.5 million refugees from Ukraine worst post-WWII crisis
By VISAR KRYEZIU, KAREL JANICEK and RENATA BRITO Associated Press MEDYKA, Poland (AP) — Yevgen Chornomordenko took off with a sprint when the…
Continue Reading Libya oil production falls after 2 crucial fields shut down
BY SAMY MAGDY Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — Libya’s national oil company says that an armed group has shut down two crucial oil fields, causing…
Continue Reading Housing advocates seek funding to repeal California law
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers are trying again to get rid of the nation’s only law that lets…
Continue Reading Russians living in Serbia join rally against Ukraine war
By JOVANA GEC Associated Press BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — A Russian man burned his passport to show his opposition to the invasion of Ukraine. Others…
Continue Reading ‘The Batman’ soars to a big box office opening
By Frank Pallotta, CNN Business Theaters needed a hero, and they got one in a big way this weekend. “The Batman” — which stars Robert…
Continue Reading Watching Ukraine, Bosnians relive the trauma of their war
By SABINA NIKSIC Associated Press SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — Survivors of the 1992-95 siege of Bosnia’s capital can’t look…
Continue Reading Best Buy founder: What every US college should teach their students
Opinion by Richard M. Schulze for CNN Business Perspectives The value of a college education has come under scrutiny in recent years. With average…
Continue Reading Russia cracks down on media, protests as Ukraine war rages
NEW YORK (AP) — Russian authorities have continued to block independent news outlets and to arrest protesters in an effort to tighten control over…
Continue Reading Death toll nears 6 million as pandemic enters its 3rd year
By DAVID RISING Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — The world is on the verge of recording its 6 millionth official COVID-19 death, underscoring that…
Continue Reading War in Ukraine has sparked a scramble for dollars
By Julia Horowitz, CNN Business The US dollar serves as the backbone of the global economy and is considered the safest currency to hold. So in times…
Continue Reading 14 workers confirmed dead in China coal mine collapse
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese media are reporting all 14 workers who were trapped when a coal mine in the southwest collapsed 10 days ago had died. A…
Continue Reading Russia-Ukraine War: What to know on Russia’s war in Ukraine
By The Associated Press Russia’s invasion of Ukraine entered its 12th day following what Ukrainian authorities described as increased shelling of…
Continue Reading Russian war in world’s ‘breadbasket’ threatens food supply
By JOSEPH WILSON, SAMY MAGDY, AYA BATRAWY and CHINEDU ASADU Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — The Russian tanks and missiles besieging…
Continue Reading ‘SNL’ kicks off with a Fox News ‘Ukrainian Invasion Celebration Spectacular’
By Frank Pallotta, CNN Business “Saturday Night Live” kicked off this week’s episode with a Fox News “Ukrainian Invasion…
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