Colorado sold a record $1.75 billion of cannabis last year
This time last year, it appeared that Colorado’s industry was plateauing. Now it’s surging. Colorado cannabis shops notched sales of…
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Trump pardons junk bond king Michael Milken
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he was granting clemency to Michael Milken, the legendary bond king from the 1980s who served several years…
Continue Reading Virgin Galactic shares have skyrocketed nearly 200% already this year
Shares of Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic soared more than 20% at one point Tuesday, putting the private space company on track for a…
Continue Reading Jeff Bezos commits $10 billion to fight climate change
Jeff Bezos is throwing his weight — and wealth — behind the fight against climate change months after Amazon employees publicly pressured him and…
Continue Reading Michael Bloomberg might not be Wall Street’s BFF after all
Michael Bloomberg might be Wall Street’s preferred Democratic presidential candidate, but the billionaire is nonetheless vowing to crack down…
Continue Reading Apple revenue will be hit as coronavirus creates iPhone supply shortages, company warns
Apple warned investors on Monday that the ongoing coronavirus outbreak is hurting its business more than previously expected by limiting how many…
Continue Reading The White House Correspondents’ Dinner is bringing back the comedy with Kenan Thompson and Hasan Minhaj
With a presidential dust-up over dinner hour entertainment in the rear view mirror, the White House Correspondents’ Association is returning to…
Continue Reading Apple’s coronavirus warning just shaved $34 billion off its stock market value
A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign up right here. A string of…
Continue Reading Behind that teenage TikTok star, there’s probably a very confused parent
Martin Charlton vividly remembers the moment last year when he and his son walked into the lobby of a Marriott hotel in Orlando to check in ahead of…
Continue Reading HSBC plans to cut 35,000 jobs as profit drops 33%
HSBC on Tuesday said it would cut around 35,000 jobs and dramatically overhaul its business after its profit plunged by a third in 2019. The bank…
Continue Reading Bill Gates bought an electric Porsche. Elon Musk isn’t impressed
Bill Gates co-founded America’s most valuable company and has become one of the world’s leading philanthropists. But Tesla CEO Elon Musk…
Continue Reading Walmart’s holiday season ‘wasn’t as good as expected’
Walmart, America’s largest retailer, reported subpar holiday sales Tuesday, reflecting a weak holiday shopping season for the brick-and-mortar…
Continue Reading Caroline Flack, ‘Love Island,’ and the industry of outrage surrounding the star’s death
Much has been written about the circumstances that led to the death of the British television presenter Caroline Flack on Saturday, despite little of…
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Deb Benedict named new CEO for Humane Society of El Paso
EL PASO, Texas – A long-time veteran of non-profit organizations has been named the new chief executive officer for the Humane Society of El Paso.…
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El Paso Chamber to host Black Leaders Forum
EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso Chamber is hosting a forum entitled “Attracting and Retaining Black Professionals”. The forum will be held on Thursday,…
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Texas Roadhouse employees remember manager & friend struck and killed along Transmountain
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Texas Roadhouse staff remained at a loss for words Monday after they had learned one of their co-workers and friends was…
Continue Reading Pier 1 files for bankruptcy
Pier 1, the troubled home furnishings retailer that has closed hundreds of stores in recent years, filed for bankruptcy Monday. The company, based in…
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El Pasoans see vacation cruise plans ruined by coronavirus concerns
EL PASO, Texas — Some El Pasoans have seen their long-awaited vacations on cruise ships cancelled due to growing coronavirus concerns. At least a…
Continue Reading Dairy farmers agree to buy ‘substantial’ part of Dean Foods
Dairy Farmers of America, a major farmer-owned cooperative, has put in a bid for a “substantial” part of Dean Foods’ business.…
Continue Reading More TV shows are calling New York home as demand for streaming content grows
On a soundstage near the Brooklyn waterfront, dozens of production staff are gathered around four actors as they perform a scene about the hunt for a…
Continue Reading Two train giants just teamed up to take on China
Alstom is pursuing a huge deal that could help it counter a growing threat from a Chinese rival. On Monday, the French trainmaker said it has signed…
Continue Reading How low can bond rates go?
Giddy investors in stocks have shrugged off worries about the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the global financial markets. The S&P 500 and…
Continue Reading The price of wine is dropping fast
Let’s raise our glasses and toast to cheaper wine. The price of wine is expected to drop to its lowest levels in five years thanks, in part, to…
Continue Reading General Motors is killing off the Holden brand and pulling out of Australia
General Motors is killing off the iconic Holden brand and pulling out of Australia and New Zealand, the latest in a series of moves to shrink the US…
Continue Reading Japan’s economy is shrinking and a recession looks ‘all but inevitable’
Japan’s economy is flirting with recession, and the novel coronavirus could push it over the edge. The world’s third-largest economy…
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China is disinfecting and destroying cash to contain the coronavirus
As the novel coronavirus outbreak continues to batter China, the country’s central bank has implemented a new strategy to contain the virus…
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El Paso welcomes first Lush Cosmetics store
EL PASO, Texas – The city of El Paso is welcoming a store full of bath bombs, face masks and body scrubs. “We had a line that started forming at 9…
Continue Reading It looks like Harriet Tubman is throwing up the ‘Wakanda Forever’ sign on this new debit card. The bank says she’s not
OneUnited Bank, one of the largest black-owned banks in the US, released a new Visa debit card to celebrate Black History Month. The card shows…
Continue Reading After McClatchy bankruptcy, reporter Julie K. Brown urges Americans to subscribe to local newspapers
The shrinking presence of local news across the United States may be dividing the country, Miami Herald reporter Julie K. Brown said Sunday on…
Continue Reading New York Attorney General will not appeal judge’s decision to green light T-Mobile and Sprint merger
New York Attorney General Letitia James will not appeal a federal judge’s decision to allow Sprint and T-Mobile to merge, setting the stage for…
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