Hollywood actor sentenced to 20 years for multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme
By Rob McLean, CNN Business Zachary Horwitz, a small-time actor who admitted to operating a multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme, was sentenced to 20…
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California sets home, community standards to lower fire risk
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A fire-resistant roof, at least 5 feet of defensible space around a home, a clearly defined evacuation route in a…
Continue Reading Japan economy grew last quarter on better spending, exports
By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Japan has reported its economy grew at a 5.4% annual pace in the last quarter, helped by improved…
Continue Reading Patagonia, others threaten to boycott major outdoor show
By THOMAS PEIPERT Associated Press DENVER (AP) — An environmental conservation group and two dozen outdoor recreation companies, including…
Continue Reading Myanmar says it won’t attend ASEAN foreign ministers meeting
By GRANT PECK Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar says it will not participate in this week’s meetings in Cambodia of foreign ministers from…
Continue Reading Buffett’s firm scores big with stake in Activision Blizzard
By JOSH FUNK AP Business Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Warren Buffett’s company placed a rare bet on a technology company late last year and it has…
Continue Reading Accounting firm: Trump financial statements aren’t reliable
By MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The accounting firm that prepared former President Donald Trump’s annual financial…
Continue Reading Two popular bills, two problems: It’s never easy in Senate
By ALAN FRAM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Two widely supported bills are encountering delays in the Senate. The House easily approved the…
Continue Reading NYC fires more than 1,000 workers over vaccine mandate
By MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — New York City fired more than a thousand workers who failed to comply with the city’s…
Continue Reading Insider Q&A: NIH official on testing for infectiousness
By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. health official suggests there may never be a test to measure whether someone who had…
Continue Reading How major US stock indexes fared Monday
The Associated Press Stocks fell on Wall Street Monday as the U.S. moved to close its embassy in Ukraine amid heightened geopolitical tensions over…
Continue Reading Metallurgist gets 2.5 years for faking tests on sub parts
By GENE JOHNSON Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — A metallurgist in Washington state was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison and a $50,000 fine Monday…
Continue Reading Aerojet Rocketdyne, 3M fall; Splunk, TreeHouse Foods rise
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Monday: Aerojet Rocketdyne, 3M fall; Splunk, TreeHouse Foods…
Continue Reading There wasn’t a single Tesla ad during the Super Bowl. Here’s why
By Chris Isidore, CNN Business If you were to judge the US auto market by this year’s Super Bowl ads, you’d think virtually all the cars…
Continue Reading Texas sues Meta for collecting facial recognition data
By Brian Fung, CNN Texas is suing Facebook’s parent company, Meta (FB), over allegations the social media giant illegally harvested the facial…
Continue Reading Group of attorneys general announce investigation into TikTok’s impact on young Americans
CNN By Brian Fung, CNN Business A nationwide group of state attorneys general announced an investigation into TikTok’s impact on young…
Continue Reading Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
The Associated Press Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities, and foreign exchange…
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The EV Equation: Electric vehicles gaining popularity in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Gas prices in the United States have hit a seven-year high, but not all El Pasoans are experiencing pain at the pump.…
Continue Reading Dow falls after US announces closure of Kyiv embassy
By David Goldman, CNN Business The stock market gave investors whiplash Monday as Wall Street tried to predict the next events in a rapidly evolving…
Continue Reading Fed officials agree on a March rate hike but little else
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — A worsening inflation picture has touched off a range of opinions from the Federal…
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Dow tumbles after US announces closure of Kyiv embassy
CNN By David Goldman, CNN Business The stock market gave investors whiplash Monday as Wall Street tried to predict the next events in a rapidly…
Continue Reading Dow has its worst day of the year, falling 622 points amid Russia-Ukraine invasion fears
CNN, CNNBUSINESS By Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken believe a Russian invasion of Ukraine…
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How El Paso flower shops prepared for Valentine’s Day 2022
EL PASO, Texas – Another Valentine’s day within a pandemic. This year, seeking something for that special someone comes with higher prices and the…
Continue Reading Texas AG sues Facebook parent Meta over facial recognition
By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer The Texas Attorney General is suing Facebook parent Meta. The lawsuit claims the social media giant has been…
Continue Reading What the Super Bowl ads tell us about the current state of America
Opinion by Tim Calkins for CNN Business Perspectives The Super Bowl is the biggest single advertising event of the year. Companies line up to spend…
Continue Reading Wheat and corn prices could jump if Russia invades Ukraine
By Julia Horowitz, CNN Business Concerns about an imminent Russian invasion of Ukraine are roiling the market for agricultural products like wheat at…
Continue Reading A long war between Russia and Ukraine could make prices surge and stocks tumble
CNN By Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business If Russia invades Ukraine, global stock markets could be in for a rough ride — much worse than most other…
Continue Reading Billionaire who flew SpaceX last year going back into orbit
By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The billionaire who flew on his own SpaceX flight last year is headed back up,…
Continue Reading Mexico says conspiracy behind avocado ban; US cites violence
By MARK STEVENSON Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s president says a U.S. suspension on avocado imports and recent environmental…
Continue Reading How a Russian invasion in Ukraine could disrupt life in America
CNN By Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business If Russia invades Ukraine, global stock markets could be in for a rough ride — much worse than most other…
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