A political fight over 5G could upend air travel: What you should know
By Brian Fung, CNN Business From mask requirements to waived change fees, the pandemic has dramatically changed what it’s like to fly. But…
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Existing home sales, median price edged up in November
By ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writer Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes rose for the third straight month in November, reflecting strong demand, low…
Continue Reading Bill Gates on Omicron: ‘We could be entering the worst part of the pandemic’
By Richard Davis, CNN Business In a series of tweets late Tuesday, Bill Gates says he plans to cancel most of his holiday plans and warned that that…
Continue Reading Americans feel better about the economy, for now
By Anneken Tappe, CNN Business Americans are feeling more optimistic about the recovery, which has continued to go strong into the final month of the…
Continue Reading Austria tamps down New Year’s Eve parties to fight omicron
VIENNA (AP) — Austria has announced a slate of new measures aimed at slowing the spread of the omicron variant, including closing restaurants…
Continue Reading US consumer confidence rises despite omicron, higher prices
By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer confidence rose this month as Americans shrugged off concerns about rising…
Continue Reading AT&T and Verizon agree to postpone 5G rollout near airports by 2 weeks
CNN By Brian Fung, CNN AT&T and Verizon have agreed to postpone their planned rollouts of 5G infrastructure near airports by two weeks, averting…
Continue Reading Nebraska project finds key minerals, but can it mine them?
By JOSH FUNK Associated Press ELK CREEK, Neb. (AP) — One day, a mining company hopes to dig up rare materials in one corner of Nebraska that would…
Continue Reading Tequila byproduct spill fouls Mexican reservoir, kills fish
By REFUGIO RUIZ and FABIOLA SÁNCHEZ Associated Press AYOTLAN, Mexico (AP) — When Jesús Solís noticed the waters of the reservoir where he had…
Continue Reading US economy grew at 2.3% rate in Q3, up from earlier estimate
By MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy grew at a 2.3% rate in the third quarter according to a third and final…
Continue Reading Draghi says he’s done his job, as he eyes Italian presidency
By NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press ROME (AP) — Italian Premier Mario Draghi says his government has accomplished most of what it set out do in…
Continue Reading The tech we couldn’t live without in 2021
CNN Business Staff Supply shortages are everywhere. New smartphones have been hit by shipping delays and video game consoles are almost impossible to…
Continue Reading The tech we couldn’t live without in 2021
CNN, CNN BUSINESS CNN Business Staff Supply shortages are everywhere. New smartphones have been hit by shipping delays and video game consoles are…
Continue Reading OnlyFans founder Tim Stokely steps down as CEO
By Walé Azeez, CNN Business OnlyFans is getting a new CEO after a tumultuous year. Tim Stokely, the founder of OnlyFans, announced on Monday that he…
Continue Reading Taco Bell is adding a surprising new menu item
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business Taco Bell is adding a new menu item that fans might not associate with the taco chain — and it’s only…
Continue Reading EU proposes rules against shell companies to fight tax abuse
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Commission has proposed rules to better detect shell companies and prevent them from receiving tax benefits. The…
Continue Reading Japanese space tourist says he would love longer flight
By VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) — A Japanese space tourist says he felt his 12-day mission to the International Space Station…
Continue Reading Spain’s huge Christmas lottery offers distraction from virus
By ARITZ PARRA Associated Press MADRID (AP) — Spaniards looking for a respite from the pandemic’s gloom have found some cheer with a rite that…
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BBB: More than 50 ‘puppy scams’ reported in El Paso before holidays
EL PASO, Texas — It’s the one present under the tree that might move or bark. A puppy can be an incredible Christmas gift for your loved ones, but…
Continue Reading Russian FM: Security talks with US, NATO to start next month
By VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s top diplomat says that Russian and U.S. negotiators will sit down for talks early…
Continue Reading Wait, whom should we tip for the holidays — and how much?
By LAURA MCMULLEN of NerdWallet It’s not too late to give presents or extra gratuity to the regular service providers in your life. For people you…
Continue Reading EU, UK reach fishing deal on their shared stocks
The European Union and the United Kingdom have struck a fishing deal on their shared stocks. But environmentalists say fish will continue to be…
Continue Reading Employers are starting to mandate booster shots
By Chris Isidore, CNN Business Get ready for booster mandates. Millions of US workers are already required to show proof of a Covid vaccine to their…
Continue Reading US probes potential of drivers playing video games in Teslas
By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer ATHENS, Ohio (AP) — The US has opened a formal investigation into the potential for Tesla drivers to play video games…
Continue Reading EPL club Arsenal’s ads for crypto tokens banned in Britain
LONDON (AP) — Premier League club Arsenal’s promotion of fan tokens broke advertising regulations and have been banned in Britain for taking…
Continue Reading Edmunds: 2022 Ford Maverick vs. 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
By MILES BRANMAN Edmunds Remember the compact trucks that were popular in the 1980s and 1990s? Well, they’ve made a comeback for the 2022 model…
Continue Reading China defends science exchange program following US arrest
BEIJING (AP) — China is defending its international scientific exchange programs in the wake of the conviction of a Harvard University professor…
Continue Reading Danish shipping giant acquires Hong Kong-based company
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — The world’s biggest shipping company, Denmark’s A.P. Moeller-Maersk, says it’s acquired Hong Kong-based LF…
Continue Reading Dutch prosecutors demand life sentences in MH17 downing
By MIKE CORDER Associated Press SCHIPHOL, Netherlands (AP) — Dutch prosecutors have demanded life sentences against four suspects in the downing…
Continue Reading Portuguese airline gets OK for $2.9 billion recovery plan
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — European Union authorities have approved a rescue plan for TAP Air Portugal, which is getting government aid worth 2.55…
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