Slow relief funds rollout means renters face uncertain future
State and local agencies have been struggling to distribute federal funds in a timely manner. CNN’s Vanessa Yurkevich reports on what that means for…
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Cunard cancels 4 cruises, delays return of the Queen Mary 2
NEW YORK (AP) — Cunard Line is pushing back the return of the Queen Mary 2, which has already been idled for 18 months because of the pandemic.…
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How luxury jewelry is bouncing back in Asia
Record-breaking sales and robot factories — Kristie Lu Stout speaks to Christie’s and Chow Tai Fook about how luxury jewelry is bouncing back in…
Continue Reading Audi’s self-driving concept car makes the front seats first class
With no need to drive, front seat occupants in the Grandsphere might one day lean back and…
Continue Reading NHTSA: Traffic deaths rise again as drivers take risks
The Associated Press The government’s road safety agency reported Thursday that U.S. traffic deaths in the first quarter of 2021 rose by 10.5% over…
Continue Reading Jury in criminal trial of Elizabeth Holmes has been selected
By Sara Ashley O’Brien, CNN Business A jury of seven men and five women has been selected for the long-awaited criminal trial of Elizabeth…
Continue Reading FAA bans Virgin Galactic launches while probing Branson trip
By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration says Virgin Galactic can’t launch anyone…
Continue Reading Countries take steps toward curbing plastic waste in oceans
By JAMEY KEATEN Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — An intergovernmental conference has taken early steps toward drawing up an agreement to curb plastic…
Continue Reading Electric boats making waves without the noise
By JOHN MARSHALL Associated Press The auto industry has raced ahead on an electric wave with more manufacturers joining the race seemingly every day.…
Continue Reading Free TV service Locast suspends operations after legal loss
By TALI ARBEL AP Technology Writer Locast, a service that streamed local TV for free in about three dozen U.S. cities, is suspending operations after…
Continue Reading Mortgage rates unchanged from last week, remain under 3%
The Associated Press McLEAN, Va. (AP) — The average long-term mortgage rate was unchanged from last week as the economy continues to show…
Continue Reading Xi says China will set up 3rd stock exchange in Beijing
BEIJING (AP) — President Xi Jinping says China will set up its third stock exchange to serve private companies in the capital, Beijing. The step…
Continue Reading FAA grounds Virgin Galactic, says it’s investigating problems with Richard Branson’s flight to edge of space
By Jackie Wattles, CNN Business The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed late Wednesday it is investigating Richard Branson’s flight to…
Continue Reading GM, Ford halt some production as chip shortage worsens
By TOM KRISHER Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — The global shortage of computer chips is getting worse, forcing automakers to temporarily close…
Continue Reading Social media’s 70-up ‘grandfluencers’ debunking aging myths
By LEANNE ITALIE AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Joan MacDonald’s health was in shambles at age 71. She was overweight and on numerous…
Continue Reading Social media’s 70-up ‘grandfluencers’ debunking aging myths
By LEANNE ITALIE AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Joan MacDonald’s health was in shambles at age 71. She was overweight and on numerous…
Continue Reading Russia urges Apple, Google to remove Navalny app from stores
By VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s state communications watchdog has warned Apple and Google that they could face…
Continue Reading Deal with OxyContin maker leaves families angry, conflicted
By JOHN SEEWER and GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press A landmark settlement in the nation’s opioid epidemic is forcing the owners of OxyContin maker…
Continue Reading From fad to force, sustainable investing sweeps Wall Street
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Sustainable investing has gone way past fad to become one of the steadiest forces on Wall Street.…
Continue Reading Baxter to acquire Hillrom in $10.5B medical products deal
By The Associated Press DEERFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Medical products company Baxter International said Thursday it will acquire medical technology firm…
Continue Reading Companies loosen job requirements but challenges remain
By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A growing number of companies big and small are now dropping requirements that made…
Continue Reading Millions to lose jobless aid as claims fall to pandemic low
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER and PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writers WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of jobless Americans who have depended on federal…
Continue Reading US trade deficit narrows slightly to $70.1 billion in July
By MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer The U.S. trade deficit narrowed slightly to $70.1 billion in July as economic recovery overseas helped boost…
Continue Reading Study: Dust near Dutch steel plant ‘undesirable’ for youths
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The future of steel production at a sprawling plant west of Amsterdam is being called into question after an…
Continue Reading Irish watchdog fines WhatsApp $267M after EU privacy probe
By KELVIN CHAN AP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — Ireland’s privacy watchdog has fined WhatsApp 225 million euros ($267 million) for breaching…
Continue Reading Didi and JD.com are letting their workers unionize
By Michelle Toh, CNN Business Two of China’s leading tech companies are setting up labor unions for their staff as the industry comes under…
Continue Reading How to minimize credit damage from medical bills
By BEV O’SHEA of NerdWallet Medical bills can throw a wrench in anyone’s budget. If you’re also trying to maintain a good credit score, the…
Continue Reading Apple eases App Store rules again, to allow outside signups
LONDON (AP) — Apple is relaxing rules to allow some app developers such as Spotify, Netflix and digital publishers to include an outside link so…
Continue Reading FULL SHOW 09/01/2021: Resilience in September?
Actress Cameron Diaz and Avaline Co-Founder Katherine Power discuss their clean wine brand launched last year. Plus, Venture Capital legend Alan…
Continue Reading EU pushes for more autonomy amid Afghanistan fallout
By SAMUEL PETREQUIN Associated Press BRDO CASTLE, Slovenia (AP) — European Union ministers discussed Thursday their options to beef up the…
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