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United says some workers facing termination got vaccinated

September 30, 2021 11:36 AM Associated Press

By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer DALLAS (AP) — United Airlines says only about 300 employees out of its U.S. workforce of 67,000 face dismissal…

Powell sees inflation cooling, evading ‘difficult situation’

September 30, 2021 11:29 AM Associated Press

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Thursday that current high levels of…

Why climate change is making it harder to chase fall foliage

September 30, 2021 11:13 AM Associated Press

By PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Recent leaf-peeping seasons have been disrupted by weather conditions in New England,…

Asian shares skid after S&P 500 logs 1st monthly drop of ’21

September 30, 2021 11:11 AM Associated Press

By ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer Asian markets have tumbled on the tail of Wall Street’s worst monthly loss since the beginning of the…

Churchill Downs to open gaming venue in downtown Louisville

September 30, 2021 10:53 AM Associated Press

By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The company that owns Churchill Downs racetrack has placed its own big wager by…

Dubai opens Expo 2020 to a world still reeling from pandemic

September 30, 2021 10:52 AM Associated Press

By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Dubai is opening Expo 2020 in an extravagant ceremony that was delayed a year…

Surging natural gas prices: Threat to consumers this winter?

September 30, 2021 10:35 AM Associated Press

By CATHY BUSSEWITZ AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Brace for a rude surprise on your winter heating bills. After years of unusually inexpensive…

United Airlines CEO: Vaccine mandate turned into a competitive advantage

October 1, 2021 8:01 AM CNN

Almost all of United Airlines employees complied with the requirement to get a Covid-19 vaccine. CEO Scott Kirby says the mandate has also become a…

Macy’s sues to block an Amazon ad on the billboard next to its flagship store

September 30, 2021 10:13 AM CNN

CNN By Chris Isidore, CNN Business Macy’s flagship store on 34th Street in Manhattan — arguably the most nation’s most prominent…

Amazon package delivery goes hilariously wrong

September 30, 2021 10:06 AM CNN

How does a delivery guy ACCIDENTALLY throw a package on the roof? Jeanne Moos says you need to see the video to believe the…

Facebook grilled by Senate over company’s impact on kids

September 30, 2021 9:55 AM CNN Newsource

By Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN Business A Facebook executive was grilled by Senators on Thursday about the impact its apps have on younger users, two…

Facebook grilled by Senate over company’s impact on kids

September 30, 2021 9:18 AM CNN

CNN By Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN Business A Facebook executive was grilled by Senators on Thursday about the impact its apps have on younger users,…

Customers abandoned Bed Bath & Beyond last month. Stock tumbles 30%

September 30, 2021 8:42 AM CNN Newsource

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business Shares of Bed Bath & Beyond plunged nearly 30% in early trading Thursday after the retailer revealed that foot…

Avlon: Defaulting on our debt would be catastrophic

October 1, 2021 7:51 AM CNN

CNN’s John Avlon looks at past presidents’ views on improving US infrastructure and defaulting on national debt as the same issues loom over…

Here’s when McDonald’s is bringing back the McRib

September 30, 2021 7:13 AM CNN Newsource

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business McDonald’s has set a return date for the McRib. The limited-time offering is returning to menus nationwide on…

Stelter: Ozy’s story exposes a problem with startups

October 1, 2021 4:32 PM CNN

A New York Times investigation is raising questions about Ozy Media’s business practices. CNN’s Brian Stelter discusses the “mirage” of some digital…

FAA closes probe, clears Virgin Galactic for more space flights

September 29, 2021 5:25 PM Associated Press

SPACEPORT AMERICA, New Mexico — Virgin Galactic said Wednesday that the Federal Aviation Administration has cleared it to resume launches after an…

YouTube to block all anti-vaccine video content

September 29, 2021 7:37 AM KVIA ABC-7, CNN

WASHINGTON, DC — YouTube will block all anti-vaccine video content, including Covid-19 as well as measles, the chicken pox, etc., the company…

Climate activist Nakate seeks immediate action in Glasgow

September 29, 2021 2:01 PM Associated Press

By CHARLENE PELE Associated Press MILAN (AP) — Ugandan climate activist Vanessa Nakate said youth delegates at a gathering in Italy’s financial…

Inflation’s latest target: Dollar Tree

September 29, 2021 1:02 PM CNN Newsource

By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Business Dollar Tree for decades has sold most of its products for a dollar. Now it’s adding products for higher…

Game On: ‘LEGO Star Wars Battles’

September 29, 2021 1:39 PM CNN

Engage in battle with LEGO minifigures in galaxy far, far away in a game exclusively on Apple Arcade. Rick Damigella…

Google Maps is getting better at mapping wildfires

September 29, 2021 11:09 AM CNN Newsource

By Rachel Metz, CNN Business Google Maps is making it easier to find the latest information about wildfires as part of a push to ensure the immensely…

YouTube is cracking down on anti-vaccine misinformation

September 29, 2021 7:43 AM CNN Newsource

By Clare Duffy, CNN Business YouTube will remove videos spreading misinformation about any approved vaccine, not only those aimed at preventing…

‘He is a hypocrite’: Health care worker on Pope getting vaccinated

September 29, 2021 7:10 AM CNN

CNN’s Miguel Marquez sits down with two health care workers who refuse to get vaccinated for Covid-19 despite the risk of losing their jobs due to…

These high school students are fighting for ethical AI

September 29, 2021 5:46 AM CNN Newsource

By Rachel Metz, CNN Business It’s been a busy year for Encode Justice, an international group of grassroots activists pushing for ethical uses…

Navarro describes moment she was removed from ‘The View’ set on air

September 29, 2021 5:41 AM CNN

“The View” guest host Ana Navarro walks CNN’s Anderson Cooper through what happened after she and host Sunny Hostin both tested positive for Covid-19…