Chevron CEO vows to avoid first dividend cut since Great Depression
Chevron is pulling out all the stops to cope with the historic collapse in oil prices. The oil giant is slashing spending, scaling back its…
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Trump hopes to loosen virus restrictions and have country ‘opened up’ by Easter
WASHINGTON — With lives and the economy hanging in the balance, President Donald Trump said Tuesday he is hoping the country will be reopened by…
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U.S. Senate moving closer to passing virus aid package as Dow surges 2,000 points
NEW YORK, NY — The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged to its best day since 1933 as Congress and the White House neared a deal on Tuesday to inject…
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Virus pandemic cripples travel industry in El Paso and beyond
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Locally-owned Sun Travel has been in business for 55 years, and owner Paul Coleman says he’s not only concerned about his…
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What postponing the Summer Olympics means for NBC
Japan’s Prime Minister and the International Olympic Committee agreed to postpone the Summer Olympics until 2021 because of the coronavirus…
Continue Reading YouTube to reduce video quality worldwide to ease strain on internet networks
Videos on YouTube will now default to standard definition for all users worldwide, a step down from the typical high definition that users normally…
Continue Reading There’s a simple way Apple and other companies can help the economy
The Federal Reserve and other central banks around the world have taken swift, coordinated action to help stabilize the global economy and financial…
Continue Reading Huge discounts on spring wardrobes are coming
Retailers have too much clothing and no ability to sell it all. The t-shirts, jackets, sneakers and jeans they were gearing up to push out for the…
Continue Reading Should domestic air travel be grounded?
Domestic air travel in the United States has virtually come to a halt, but thousands of planes are still flying. How long does it makes sense to keep…
Continue Reading People are being urged to support local restaurants as part of the ‘Great American Takeout’
People stuck at home amid the coronavirus pandemic are being urged to support local restaurants on Tuesday, March 24 by ordering to-go as part of the…
Continue Reading 3M CEO: Our medical masks should not be showing up in stores
Every respirator mask that’s available right now should be going to a healthcare worker on the front lines, caring for coronavirus-infected…
Continue Reading Millions of gig economy workers need help now to make coronavirus lockdowns work
Millions of gig economy workers across the world are facing an impossible choice as a result of the coronavirus pandemic: break lockdown rules, or…
Continue Reading Brits to use contactless payments for bigger purchases as retailers fight coronavirus
The contactless limit for in-store spending will increase from £30 ($35) to £45 ($52) in the United Kingdom as retailers work to reduce physical…
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Brits to use contactless payments for bigger purchases as retailers fight coronavirus
The contactless limit for in-store spending will increase from £30 ($35) to £45 ($52) in the United Kingdom as retailers work to reduce physical…
Continue Reading Ford is working with 3M and GE to make respirators and ventilators
Ford announced Tuesday that it’s working with 3M and GE Healthcare to produce medical equipment and protective gear for healthcare workers to…
Continue Reading Olive Garden, Chili’s and other restaurant chains are at risk
Restaurants are taking an astounding hit because of efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Many are limiting seating. Some are…
Continue Reading Moviefone bought by mystery bidder for just $1 million
Moviefone, the once ubiquitous listings-by-telephone service, has been sold for just $1 million to an unknown buyer. It was most recently owned by…
Continue Reading The ghosts of 2008 haunt US coronavirus response
For the second time in two days, Democrats voted on Monday against advancing a $2 trillion package to mitigate the economic crisis caused by the…
Continue Reading Fox News hosts eye shutdown end as Trump says ‘cure’ can’t be worse than ‘problem’
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. President Trump and…
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After four days of marathon negotiating, still no stimulus deal in the Senate
Pressure has been intensifying for days on the Senate to pass a massive stimulus package to respond to the economic fallout of the coronavirus, but…
Continue Reading Companies that binged on buybacks now seek bailouts from taxpayers
Corporate America, armed with the Trump tax cuts, lavished Wall Street with a multi-trillion dollar share buyback spree over the past two years. Now,…
Continue Reading China is trying to revive its economy without risking more lives. The world is watching
China is trying to jump-start its huge economy without triggering a second wave of coronavirus cases. It’s a high-stakes experiment that could…
Continue Reading Global stocks and US futures rise as policymakers try to blunt the coronavirus pain
Global stocks and US futures surged Tuesday as policymakers in major economies announce historic measures to blunt the impact of the coronavirus…
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Global stocks and US futures rise as policymakers try to blunt the coronavirus pain
Global stocks and US futures surged Tuesday as policymakers in major economies announce historic measures to blunt the impact of the coronavirus…
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Las Cruces mother among thousands of bartenders forced to file for unemployment amid virus
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – A week ago Rebecca O’Brien was an employed bartender relying on tips to feed her three children. Within the week, she joined…
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El Paso dog groomer takes extra safety precautions during virus pandemic
EL PASO, Texas– Social distancing doesn’t have to be all bad. With many working from home more people are able to spend more time with their…
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How to get free beans and chile in Las Cruces on Tuesday
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Chile and beans are two of the most iconic foods in the Land of Enchantment. However, New Mexican grocery stores are…
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The entire Trump stock rally is gone
The Trump stock rally, which at its peak only last month seemed unending, has evaporated. The S&P 500, the broadest measure of the US stock…
Continue Reading The entire Trump stock rally is gone
The Trump stock rally, which at its peak only last month seemed unending, has evaporated. The S&P 500, the broadest measure of the US stock…
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Over 500 jobs available as some Borderland companies are hiring in coronavirus era
EL PASO, Texas — As the coronavirus continues to spread and restrictions are put into place, some businesses are losing money and some workers are…
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