‘Alexa, pay for gas.’ Exxon and Amazon team up at the pump
Drivers can already ask Amazon’s Alexa to turn off the lights at home, buy movie tickets and dish out restaurant recommendations. Soon, drivers…
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US-Iran tensions send gold to its highest level in nearly 7 years
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Do you smoke? Then you can’t get hired at U-Haul in these states
U-Haul said it will stop hiring people who use nicotine in the 21 states where companies are allowed to consider tobacco use when making hiring…
Continue Reading The Malaysian banker at the heart of the 1MDB scandal says he was just an ‘intermediary’
The alleged mastermind of a multibillion dollar corruption scandal that rocked Malaysia and Goldman Sachs has broken his silence to claim that he is…
Continue Reading Carlos Ghosn is now free to speak out. Japan’s reputation could suffer
Following his escape to Lebanon, former auto titan Carlos Ghosn is now free to tell his story about Japanese justice and his ouster from Nissan. His…
Continue Reading The future of Samsung TVs? One that rotates to play vertical videos
From rollable TVs to those that double as artwork on walls, TV manufacturers have reached far into their bags of tricks over the years to impress…
Continue Reading Crude oil tops $70 as US-Iran tensions escalate
Oil prices continued to rise Monday as tensions escalate between the United States and Iran. Futures for Brent crude, the global benchmark, gained…
Continue Reading Boeing has uncovered another potential design flaw with the 737 Max
Hundreds of 737 Max jets are sitting, grounded, as Boeing awaits approval from aviation regulators for the troubled plane to return to flight. But…
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Oreo has two new flavors for the new year: Caramel Coconut and Chocolate Marshmallow
O-R-E-Oh wow. The classic chocolate sandwich cookie is out with two new flavors to kick off the new year, and they look scrumptious. Caramel Coconut…
Continue Reading Rush Limbaugh renews radio show contract in a ‘long-term’ deal
“The Rush Limbaugh Show” will continue well into the new decade. Limbaugh, whose contract was due to expire later this year, has renewed…
Continue Reading Fox’s Tucker Carlson breaks with colleagues and criticizes Trump’s strike on Iranian general
On Friday afternoon President Trump praised Tucker Carlson along with other conservative Fox News stars. “We have great people,” Trump…
Continue Reading One way Iran could retaliate on the United States: Cyber attacks
Iran has vowed revenge after a US air strike ordered by President Donald Trump killed the country’s top general Qasem Soleimani. One likely way…
Continue Reading Nanobots, ape chauffeurs and flights to Pluto. The predictions for 2020 we got horribly wrong
You’re late for work because you forgot to set the alarm clock embedded in your forearm. Rushing out of bed, you give your family members,…
Continue Reading The US economy is a ‘job machine.’ Can it last?
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Continue Reading Japanese authorities vow to tighten immigration rules after Carlos Ghosn’s escape
Japanese officials on Sunday criticized Carlos Ghosn’s escape from the country as “unjust” and vowed to tighten immigration rules…
Continue Reading Tesla short sellers have lost $8 billion
This has got to make Tesla CEO Elon Musk happy: In the last seven months, short positions on Tesla shares have lost $8.4 billion, according to S3…
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Mercedes recalls 750,000 cars because sunroof can fly off
NEW YORK (AP) – Mercedes-Benz is recalling roughly 750,000 cars because the vehicles’ sunroofs could potentially detach and fly off. That could…
Continue Reading Sex toys, giant TVs and Alexa in everything: The biggest trends to watch for at CES 2020
One of the largest technology trade shows will open its doors Sunday in Las Vegas. At this year’s CES consumer electronics show, better known…
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2 landmark downtown El Paso office towers sold to west Texas investment firm
EL PASO, Texas – Two of the largest and most notable office towers in downtown El Paso have been sold to an investment firm that is expanding its…
Continue Reading Dow tumbles more than 200 points on rising Iran tensions
The Dow and US stocks fell Friday after the United States killed a top Iranian commander at a Baghdad airport. The military strike concerned…
Continue Reading Oil prices surge 4% after Iran military leader killed in US strike
Oil prices moved higher Friday after a top Iranian general was killed in a US airstrike ordered by President Donald Trump. Futures for Brent crude, a…
Continue Reading Stocks were on a runaway train. Then Iran happened
The American drone strike targeting a top Iranian commander sent shockwaves across previously calm Wall Street. The dramatic escalation of tensions…
Continue Reading The NFL dominated TV again
Just two seasons ago the NFL — the biggest ratings powerhouse on TV — found itself in a media maelstrom. The league was dealing with flagging…
Continue Reading Fortnite made $1.8 billion in 2019
“Fortnite” was once again the top-grossing online video game of the year. The battle royale video game made more money in digital sales…
Continue Reading The box office had a big 2019 thanks to Disney
The 2019 box office didn’t live up to the record numbers of 2018, but thanks to Captain America, Simba and Queen Elsa it still brought in a lot…
Continue Reading US manufacturing plunges deeper into recession
America’s manufacturing downturn isn’t letting up. Factory activity contracted for the fifth consecutive month in December, registering a…
Continue Reading Here’s how much the autoworkers strike hurt GM
People kept buying Chevys, Buicks, GMC trucks and Cadillacs during the autoworkers’ 40-day strike last quarter. But GM didn’t walk away…
Continue Reading Google cuts Xiaomi’s Nest access for showing photos of strangers’ homes
Google has disabled access of Xiaomi devices after a user said he was able to see into the homes of strangers while trying to stream video to his…
Continue Reading How high could oil prices go if Iran retaliates over US attack?
A sharp escalation of tensions between the United States and Iran has caused crude oil prices to surge. They may not stay elevated for long. Tehran…
Continue Reading Tesla delivered 367,500 cars last year
Tesla sold 112,000 cars last quarter and 367,500 in 2019, the company reported Friday. That met the company’s forecast, which some analysts…
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