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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…

Las Cruces utilizes ‘goatscaping’ to control weeds

September 28, 2021 7:28 PM Brianna Perez

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Nature’s weed eaters have been especially busy due to the monsoon rains this year. Jake Perrault of Green Machine…

TxDOT to target wrong-way El Paso drivers with new technology

September 28, 2021 7:51 PM Rachel Phillips

EL PASO, Texas — The Texas Department of Transportation is implementing new robust technology to prevent wrong-way driver crashes. The technology…

Borderland hospital CEO recognized nationally as a ‘Latina worth watching’

September 28, 2021 11:41 AM Hillary Floren

EL PASO, Texas — A Borderland hospital CEO is receiving national recognition for being a “Latina worth watching.” America Jones has come a long way…

Dow drops more than 550 points as inflation concerns rattle investors

September 28, 2021 10:26 AM CNN Newsource

By Anneken Tappe The US stock market took it on the chin again Tuesday, plummeting on worries about sustained high inflation that pushed bond yields…

Here’s everything Amazon announced at its big product event — including a $999 robot

September 28, 2021 11:51 AM CNN Newsource

By Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN Business Amazon is continuing its quest to cover our homes and bodies with Amazon devices. At a livestreamed media…

Here’s everything Amazon announced at its big product event — including a $999 robot

September 28, 2021 11:04 AM CNN

CNN, CNN BUSINESS By Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN Business Amazon is continuing its quest to cover our homes and bodies with Amazon devices. At a…

Sen. Warren to Jerome Powell: Your record gives me grave concern

October 5, 2021 5:54 AM CNN

Sen. Elizabeth Warren tells Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell that his track record gives her grave concern and she will oppose his potential…

UK puts army on standby to deliver fuel as service stations run dry (September 2021)

October 6, 2021 2:48 AM CNN

The UK military is on standby to deliver gasoline to service stations after a shortage of tanker drivers forced some to close last week, triggering a…

German court hears damages claim over Brazil dam collapse

September 28, 2021 9:39 AM Associated Press

BERLIN (AP) — A Munich court has heard a claim for compensation from a German certification company over a devastating dam collapse in Brazil in…

Ford CEO: This is the biggest investment in our company’s history

October 4, 2021 8:01 AM CNN

Ford Motor Co. and South Korea-based energy company SK Innovations are investing combined $11.4 billion to build two new enormous manufacturing…

Family trapped in elevator during China power cuts

September 29, 2021 2:05 AM CNN

Social media video shows a family trapped inside an elevator during a blackout stemming from China’s growing power supply…

Green energy takes hold in unlikely places with Ford project

September 28, 2021 8:56 AM Associated Press

By BRUCE SCHREINER, TOM KRISHER and ADRIAN SAINZ Associated Press GLENDALE, Ky. (AP) — When Ford revealed plans to ramp up its commitment to the…

Yellen warns delay in raising debt limit will slow economy

September 28, 2021 8:33 AM Associated Press

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is sounding an urgent call for Congress to raise the…

Former lab director who helped reporter break Theranos story says he wanted to ‘alert the public’

September 28, 2021 8:18 AM CNN Newsource

By Sara Ashley O’Brien, CNN Business The testimony of a former Theranos lab director is set to continue Wednesday in the criminal trial of the…