Legal Sea Foods founder George Berkowitz dies at 97
DEDHAM, Mass. (AP) — George Berkowitz, who founded the seafood restaurant chain Legal Seafoods, has died in a Boston suburb. He was 97. Berkowitz…
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Nepal approves contentious US aid grant despite protests
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Nepal’s Parliament has approved a contentious half-billion-dollar aid grant from the United States despite protests both…
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States want to boycott Russian vodka. Here’s why that won’t work
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business Russian-made alcohol is the latest target in the growing backlash against the country’s invasion of Ukraine.…
Continue Reading States want to boycott Russian vodka. Here’s why that won’t work
CNN By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business Russian-made alcohol is the latest target in the growing backlash against the country’s invasion of…
Continue Reading Biden’s Russia sanctions may let Moscow profit from oil, gas
By JOSH BOAK Associated Press There’s a glaring carve-out in President Joe Biden’s sanctions against Russia, and that’s oil and natural…
Continue Reading The invasion of Ukraine changed everything for Wall Street
By Julia Horowitz, CNN Business Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to invade Ukraine last week shattered the security order in Europe…
Continue Reading Rescue underway after China mine collapse traps 14 workers
BEIJING (AP) — A rescue operation is underway to rescue 14 workers trapped in a coal mine in southwestern China. The roof of a mine shaft in…
Continue Reading Which Batman actor has made the most at the ticket booth?
By Frank Pallotta, CNN Business Robert Pattinson will be the latest actor to don the cape and cowl on the big screen in “The Batman,”…
Continue Reading Sanctions vs. neutrality: Swiss fine-tune response to Russia
By JAMEY KEATEN Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has put Switzerland’s much-vaunted neutrality to the test — and…
Continue Reading ‘SNL’ returns from hiatus with a powerful tribute to Ukraine
By Frank Pallotta, CNN Business “Saturday Night Live” returned from a nearly monthlong hiatus without a cold open. Instead of a funny…
Continue Reading ‘SNL’ returns from hiatus with a powerful tribute to Ukraine
CNN By Frank Pallotta, CNN Business “Saturday Night Live” returned from a nearly monthlong hiatus without a cold open. Instead of a funny…
Continue Reading EXPLAINER: A look at West’s toughest sanctions yet on Russia
By ELLEN KNICKMEYER, FATIMA HUSSEIN and KEN SWEET Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States has joined European allies in dramatically…
Continue Reading Meta and YouTube block Russian state media from monetizing on its platforms
By Ramishah Maruf, CNN YouTube said Saturday that it will temporarily halt the ability of a number of Russian channels, including state-sponsored RT,…
Continue Reading West unleashes SWIFT bans, more crushing penalties on Russia
By ZEKE MILLER, RAF CASERT, ELLEN KNICKMEYER and KEN SWEET Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and its European allies have agreed…
Continue Reading CBS’ Chris Licht expected to be named as new CNN chief
By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Chris Licht, who currently runs Stephen Colbert’s late-night show at CBS but has a news…
Continue Reading Potent protest: Bars drop Russian vodka, promote Ukraine’s
By PAUL WISEMAN AP Business Writer The United States and Europe are slapping official sanctions on Russian banks and tech companies. But bars and…
Continue Reading Russia’s economy is surprisingly tiny. Here’s why it matters so much to you
By Chris Isidore, CNN Business Russia isn’t a superpower, at least not when it comes to the global economy. Its gross domestic product puts it…
Continue Reading Delta suspends codesharing with Russia’s Aeroflot airline
ATLANTA (AP) — Delta Air Lines has suspended its partnership with Russian national airline Aeroflot following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.…
Continue Reading Abramovich relinquishes control of Chelsea, still owns club
By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer LONDON (AP) — Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has suddenly handed over the “stewardship and care” of the…
Continue Reading Chris Licht has been selected as next president of CNN
By Brian Stelter, CNN Business Chris Licht, the producer who created “Morning Joe,” revamped “CBS This Morning” and…
Continue Reading Bitcoin jumps back above $40,000 as Russians switch to crypto
CNN By Michelle Toh, CNN Business Cryptocurrency prices are climbing after Russia’s ruble sank to another record low and Moscow was hit with…
Continue Reading Bitcoin is getting even dirtier
By Jon Sarlin, CNN Business Bitcoin is a pollution-creating mess. Despite efforts to make the energy-intensive mining process friendlier to the…
Continue Reading Here’s how social media platforms are responding to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
By Clare Duffy and Brian Fung, CNN Business Ukraine’s official Twitter account wants @Russia to be removed from the platform. YouTube is facing…
Continue Reading Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway posts nearly $40 billion profit
By Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway reported a nearly $40 billion profit in the fourth quarter, up more than…
Continue Reading Buffett still wants deals but can’t find any attractive ones
By JOSH FUNK AP Business Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Billionaire Warren Buffett says his company has benefited from some “extraordinary luck” in…
Continue Reading War via TikTok: Russia’s new tool for propaganda machine
By DAVID KLEPPER Associated Press Russia is revving up its sophisticated propaganda machine as its military advances in Ukraine. Analysts who monitor…
Continue Reading Ukraine invasion: What to know as Russian forces target Kyiv
By EMILY SCHULTHEIS Associated Press VIENNA (AP) — Invading Russian forces are closing in on Ukraine’s capital. The city is warning of street…
Continue Reading The surprising reason why Wendy’s burgers are square
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business It doesn’t matter where you go: Fast-food hamburgers almost uniformly look like the same round, flat patties.…
Continue Reading What inflation? Cannabis actually costs less these days
By Alicia Wallace, CNN Business The grocery run, the fuel-up and the utility bill are all costing more these days — not to mention the surging home…
Continue Reading BA cancels short-haul Heathrow flights amid technical woes
LONDON (AP) — British Airways has canceled dozens of flights from Heathrow Airport as it struggles to fix “technical issues” that have hobbled…
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