Chinese tycoon who criticized Xi Jinping’s handling of coronavirus jailed for 18 years
A Chinese billionaire who criticized President Xi Jinping’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic has been jailed for 18 years on corruption…
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Chinese tycoon who criticized Xi Jinping’s handling of coronavirus jailed for 18 years
A Chinese billionaire who criticized President Xi Jinping’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic has been jailed for 18 years on corruption…
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Justice Dept. says 179 people arrested, $6.5M seized in worldwide crackdown on opioid trafficking on darknet
WASHINGTON (AP) — Law enforcement officials arrested 179 people and seized more than $6.5 million in a worldwide crackdown on opioid trafficking on…
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‘That’s the majority of the sales for downtown’: El Paso stores struggle with border restrictions
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It has been more than six months since border restrictions were implemented across North America to slow the spread of…
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Texas begins easing virus restrictions for 1st time in months as death toll nears 15,000
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas on Monday began relaxing some coronavirus restrictions for the first time in months, including allowing restaurants to let…
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Investors fear US election won’t be decided for weeks — or even months
Investors are trying to figure out what’s ahead for the stock market — much of which will depend on who’s elected US president. But…
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The future of Obamacare is at risk again. Here’s what’s at stake
The future of the Affordable Care Act is once again in jeopardy with the passing of liberal icon Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. President Donald Trump…
Continue Reading The future of Obamacare is at risk again. Here’s what’s at stake
The future of the Affordable Care Act is once again in jeopardy with the passing of liberal icon Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. President Donald Trump…
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Twitter looking into racial bias in tweet image previews
Some Twitter users are pointing out that the automatic method the platform employs to display previews of images may be biased toward showing…
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Wall Street slumps on Covid-19 fears, pessimism on new stimulus
NEW YORK, NY — Wall Street slumped Monday as markets tumbled worldwide on worries about the pandemic’s economic pain, though the S&P 500 had…
Continue Reading In nursing homes and assisted living communities, minorities suffer most from Covid-19, research says
Older racial and ethnic minority residents in nursing homes and assisted living communities in the United States and their caregivers have been hit…
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In nursing homes and assisted living communities, minorities suffer most from Covid-19, research says
Older racial and ethnic minority residents in nursing homes and assisted living communities in the United States and their caregivers have been hit…
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Nikola founder Trevor Milton steps down as chairman in battle with short seller
Nikola founder Trevor Milton has stepped down as executive chairman after a short seller accused Milton and the hydrogen and electric truck startup…
Continue Reading Dow tumbles 800 points as coronavirus fears mount
In a painful start to the week for the Dow and the broader market, stocks tumbled Monday as investors worry when Washington will agree another…
Continue Reading Investors fear US election won’t be decided for weeks — or even months
Investors are trying to figure out what’s ahead for the stock market — much of which will depend on who’s elected US president. But…
Continue Reading Nikola founder Trevor Milton steps down as chairman in battle with short seller
Nikola founder Trevor Milton has stepped down as executive chairman after a short seller accused the hydrogen and electric truck startup of…
Continue Reading Trump wants the TikTok deal to pour $5 billion into ‘real history’ education. It’s not that simple
President Donald Trump is adamant that a tentative deal involving short-form video app TikTok will include a $5 billion fund to “educate…
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Trump wants the TikTok deal to pour $5 billion into ‘real history’ education. It’s not that simple
President Donald Trump is adamant that a tentative deal involving short-form video app TikTok will include a $5 billion fund to “educate…
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Fears of another Covid-19 wave send stocks tumbling
Concerns that a second wave of coronavirus infections could rock the nascent economic recovery are sending stocks sharply lower. What’s…
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5 things to know for September 21: Ginsburg, Covid-19, Trump, UN, China
Storm surge from Tropical Storm Beta is already causing damage as the storm prepares to make landfall along the Texas coast. Here’s what you…
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Meet the El Paso woman who broke the glass ceiling in the car business
EL PASO, Texas — If you want to go back on memory lane, a quick search on YouTube can bring back some nostalgia. And since a time many of us can…
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Trump wants $5 billion from TikTok deal to teach people ‘the real history’ of US
The back-and-forth of the TikTok deal has been rocky, but President Donald Trump is certain that he wants to use the deal to create a $5 billion fund…
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The economic recovery hangs in the balance as winter approaches
Months after top economies first enacted strict quarantines, the Covid-19 pandemic is approaching a bleak milestone: there have been 30 million…
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More new stocks, please! Companies are rushing to IPO before the election
With the presidential election looming and uncertainty growing about what will happen to the stock market and economy after that, private companies…
Continue Reading The economic recovery hangs in the balance as winter approaches
Months after top economies first enacted strict quarantines, the Covid-19 pandemic is approaching a bleak milestone: there have been 30 million…
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TikTok and WeChat downloads soar ahead of Sunday’s ban
People in the United States rushed to download TikTok and WeChat after the Commerce Department announced plans to restrict access to both apps…
Continue Reading I hate to say it, but Ferrari’s new convertible is worth every penny
If ever in your life you have the opportunity to drive a Ferrari, you should take it. Ferraris are, by and large, a special combination of power and…
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I hate to say it, but Ferrari’s new convertible is worth every penny
If ever in your life you have the opportunity to drive a Ferrari, you should take it. Ferraris are, by and large, a special combination of power and…
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Group of El Paso food trucks relocate to new location after city enforcement sweep
EL PASO, Texas — The corner of Upper Valley and Artcraft was a place to indulge in almost a dozen food vendors on a daily basis. That was until…
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Unity Software shares surge 44% in Wall Street debut as IPO market sizzles
Shares of Unity Software, one of the leading platforms for video game developers, jumped 44% on their Wall Street debut Friday, becoming the latest…
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