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Outbreaks, bottlenecks expected to slow global growth in ’22

January 11, 2022 7:30 AM Associated Press

By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The World Bank is downgrading its outlook for the global economy. It blames continuing…

Drivers, get ready for $4 gas

January 11, 2022 7:10 AM CNN Newsource

Opinion by Tom Kloza for CNN Business Perspectives Americans all over the country have been paying higher prices at the pump. And if Omicron…

5 razones por las que no deberías contagiarte de ómicron a propósito para “salir de eso”

January 11, 2022 6:59 AM CNN Newsource

macamilarincon (CNN) –– La pregunta sobre ómicron flotaba en el aire como un mal olor, mientras silenciaba al pequeño grupo de amigos y…

Medieval horses were no bigger than modern-day ponies, study suggests

January 11, 2022 6:56 AM CNN Newsource

By Katie Hunt, CNN A knight in shining armor straddling a towering horse is a deeply ingrained part of how popular culture portrays the Middle Ages…

Universal health care bill advances in California Assembly

January 11, 2022 6:49 AM Associated Press

By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Democrats have taken their first step toward creating a universal health care…

It’s the biggest deal in gaming. Why is the FarmVille maker so hot?

January 11, 2022 6:33 AM CNN Newsource

By Julia Horowitz, CNN Business The company behind Grand Theft Auto is ponying up a lot of money to buy Zynga, the mobile game developer best known…

Jair Bolsonaro Fast Facts

January 11, 2022 6:33 AM CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of Jair Bolsonaro, president of Brazil. Personal Birth date: March 21, 1955 Birth place: Campinas,…

Tarnished Gold: Aircraft, fuel key to illegal Amazon mining

January 11, 2022 6:25 AM Associated Press

By SAM COWIE and DAVID BILLER Associated Press BOA VISTA, Brazil (AP) — The scorching Amazon sun beats down as agents inspect the body of a black…

UK utility apologizes for advice to cuddle pets to stay warm

January 11, 2022 6:24 AM Associated Press

LONDON (AP) — One of Britain’s largest energy suppliers has apologized for advising customers to cuddle with pets or challenge children to hula…

Global experts are very worried about the future, Davos survey finds

January 11, 2022 6:22 AM CNN Newsource

By Charles Riley, CNN Business Many business leaders, politicians and academics are overwhelmingly pessimistic about the threat Covid-19 still poses…

Kenya has widespread power cut after tower collapse

January 11, 2022 6:19 AM Associated Press

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya’s only electricity distribution company says it is restoring power to parts of the country after a widespread…

13 players from 9 nations to compete for NFL global program

January 11, 2022 6:08 AM Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL will have 13 athletes from nine countries competing for a spot in the league’s International Player Pathway program. The…

More than half of Europe could catch Covid-19 in two months, WHO expert warns

January 11, 2022 5:47 AM CNN Newsource

By Allegra Goodwin and Tara John, CNN The Omicron variant is forecasted to infect more than half of all Europeans in the next six to eight weeks, a…

Bank of America slashes fees for account overdrafts

January 11, 2022 5:43 AM Associated Press

By KEN SWEET AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Bank of America is slashing the amount it charges customers when they spend more than they have in…

Bank of America slashes fees for account overdrafts

January 11, 2022 5:36 AM Associated Press

By KEN SWEET AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Bank of America is slashing the amount it charges customers when they spend more than they have in…

Customers are furious after energy supplier tells customers to cuddle pets to keep warm

January 11, 2022 5:23 AM CNN Newsource

By Lianne Kolirin, CNN Business A British energy supplier has apologized for the “poorly judged and unhelpful” advice sent to customers…

The world’s most powerful passports for 2022

January 11, 2022 5:21 AM CNN Newsource

By Maureen O’Hare, CNN There’s a widening gap between the global north and the global south when it comes to travel freedoms, says the…

It’s time to upgrade your mask as Omicron spreads, El Paso infectious disease expert says

January 11, 2022 5:54 AM Brianna Chavez

EL PASO, Texas — Local health experts are encouraging El Pasoans to upgrade their masks as the Omicron variant spreads rapidly. The El Paso…

Minuto a minuto: el avance de la variante ómicron y la pandemia de coronavirus en el mundo

January 11, 2022 5:02 AM CNN Newsource

Millennial Money: How to have the wedding you want for less

January 11, 2022 5:00 AM Associated Press

By SARA RATHNER of NerdWallet The holidays are a popular time to get engaged, and that means many couples are diving into 2022 by touring wedding…

Albania hires US company to boost cybersecurity after leak

January 11, 2022 4:55 AM Associated Press

TIRANA, Albania (AP) — The Albanian government says it will hire a U.S. company to bolster its cybersecurity. Prime Minister Edi Rama said Tuesday…

The residential cruise ship offering a ‘more affordable’ life at sea

January 11, 2022 4:50 AM CNN Newsource

Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN For many cruise lovers, living on a ship permanently is a long-held, albeit extremely unrealistic, dream. While extended…

New York Bronx fire a ‘shock in our country’ Gambia ambassador says

January 11, 2022 4:43 AM CNN

New York City Mayor Eric Adams shares an update on a major fire in a residential apartment building in the Bronx that left 19 people dead, including…

New York Bronx fire a ‘shock in our country’ Gambia ambassador says

January 11, 2022 4:43 AM CNN Newsource

By Catherine Shoichet, CNN The Bronx apartment building that was devastated by a deadly fire Sunday had been a beloved home for many immigrants from…

Biden regulators could rain on Trump’s SPAC parade

January 11, 2022 4:43 AM CNN Newsource

By Matt Egan, CNN Business Former President Donald Trump is plotting a return to Wall Street with a new media company taking aim at Big Tech. But…

Germany faces ‘gigantic’ task meeting energy, climate goals

January 11, 2022 4:37 AM Associated Press

By FRANK JORDANS Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s new climate minister said Tuesday that the country faces a “gigantic” task if it…

Germany faces ‘gigantic’ task meeting energy, climate goals

January 11, 2022 4:37 AM Associated Press

BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s new climate minister says the country faces a “gigantic” task if it wants to achieve its goals for reducing…

Novak Djokovic is ‘the best player in the history of men’s tennis’ but he is leaving a ‘complicated’ legacy off the court

January 11, 2022 4:32 AM CNN Newsource

By George Ramsay, CNN Even by the standards of Novak Djokovic’s eventful tennis career — replete with trophies and jaw-dropping…

5 things to know for January 11: Covid, Congress, Chicago, Immigration, North Korea

January 11, 2022 4:29 AM CNN

California Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy vowed during an interview with Breitbart to remove some Democrats from their committee appointments if the…

5 things to know for January 11: Covid, Congress, Chicago, Immigration, North Korea

January 11, 2022 4:29 AM CNN

Arctic cold has moved into New England and the wind chills will be so cold that frostbite can take hold in a matter of minutes. CNN Meteorologist…