Oscars notches its lowest ratings in the show’s history
Hollywood’s biggest night was also its smallest night ever. The 93rd Academy Awards tried to cover for a lost year in film with a boatload of…
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Apple is the only company worth $2 trillion. That’s probably about to change
Apple is the only American company to reach a $2 trillion market value. But it could soon have a lot more company in that elite club. Microsoft is…
Continue Reading Apple may soon have company in the $2 trillion market cap club
Apple is the only American company to reach a $2 trillion market value. But it could soon have a lot more company in that elite club. Microsoft is…
Continue Reading Bitcoin is back up after a five-day slump
After a five-day losing streak, bitcoin was up about 8% Monday morning to $53,600. Last week, the cryptocurrency tumbled below $50,000 for the first…
Continue Reading EU sues AstraZeneca after delays in vaccine deliveries
The European Union said Monday it is suing AstraZeneca over an alleged breach of its vaccine supply contract, a dramatic escalation of a months-long…
Continue Reading Domino’s is bringing back this 1980s mascot
Domino’s Pizza is bringing back the Noid, its popular mascot from the 1980s — with a techy twist. For those who don’t remember the hair…
Continue Reading Apple doubles down on the United States, promising another $80 billion investment
Apple is doubling down on its manufacturing presence in the United States. The company announced Monday it’s bolstering a previously announced…
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U.S. Supreme Court won’t let Texas defend Trump-era ‘public charge’ immigration rule, for now
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday denied, for now, a bid by Texas and 13 other states to defend a controversial Trump-era rule…
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Dunkin’ is adding a new plant-based milk to menus
Coconut milk is soon being added to Dunkin’ menus nationwide, a sign that demand for plant-based milk alternatives shows no signs of slowing.…
Continue Reading Rental car prices are so high in Hawaii, tourists are renting U-Haul trucks
U-Haul trucks are unexpectedly getting a new look in Hawaii. While the trucks are usually used for moving, tourists are now renting them because…
Continue Reading The SPAC boom has ‘screeched to a halt.’ That may be good thing
One of the hottest corners of financial markets is getting slightly less manic. What’s happening: Billionaires, celebrities and athletes have…
Continue Reading Twitter blocks posts in India critical of Narendra Modi’s Covid-19 response
Twitter has removed several tweets about Covid-19 at the request of the Indian government, including some that were critical of Prime Minister…
Continue Reading Google and Microsoft’s Indian-born CEOs pledge support to the country over coronavirus crisis
Google’s Sundar Pichai and Microsoft’s Satya Nadella are rushing aid to India as the country battles an onslaught of coronavirus cases.…
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El Paso’s Five Points is part of pilot program encouraging outdoor spaces
EL PASO, Texas — If you drive through El Paso’s Five Points Entertainment District, you might notice some orange barricades and trees on the street,…
Continue Reading Why China isn’t airing this year’s Oscars
One of this year’s Oscar nominees, “Do Not Split,” is a documentary about the 2019-2020 Hong Kong protests. But residents of Hong…
Continue Reading Companies that thrived during Covid hope customers stick around post-pandemic
Although 2020 was rough for most companies — to say the least — some bucked the trend. The pandemic forced consumers to learn, workout, socialize…
Continue Reading Elon Musk will host SNL in May. Yes, THAT Elon Musk
Live from New York, it’s … Elon Musk? In one of the more surprising announcements in the recent history of “Saturday Night…
Continue Reading Why the future of the Oscars — like movie-going itself — remains uncertain
The Oscars have always been an ad for going to the movies, but as we head into this year’s ceremony on Sunday, the future of movie-going and…
Continue Reading Bold colors and ruffles: People are buying dresses again
Dresses — the pretty ones worn to work, cocktail hour or anytime a pick-me-up was needed in the “before times” — have been in…
Continue Reading The last Roaring Twenties ended in disaster. Should investors be worried?
If this is a new Roaring Twenties for stocks and the economy, do we need to worry about how the 1920s ended? There has been a lot of talk about how…
Continue Reading Looking for a job? Make sure it’s real first
Looking for a job during the coronavirus pandemic has proven to be much harder than in normal times. Last April, 20.5 million jobs were wiped from…
Continue Reading Next week’s earnings could boost tech stocks once again
Investors are getting ready to reposition their portfolios for the post-pandemic world. That means moving money out of big tech, which did amazingly…
Continue Reading SpaceX capsule with four astronauts aboard docks with International Space Station
A SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft — carrying four astronauts from three countries — docked with the International Space Station early Saturday…
Continue Reading SpaceX capsule with four NASA astronauts aboard docks with International Space Station
A SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft — carrying four astronauts from three countries — docked with the International Space Station early Saturday…
Continue Reading Samsung’s new ad for its S21 Ultra phone is … a series on Hulu
When promoting new products, most tech companies host a flashy event followed by TV and digital ads. Now, Samsung is taking promotion to a new level…
Continue Reading Prepare to pay the sticker price for a car
Car dealer lots have only a fraction of the vehicles that they typically have — both new and used. It’s helping send prices to record…
Continue Reading Millions of Americans are about to get hit with diaper sticker shock
Diapers are a pricey, essential item for parents. Now, they’re getting even more expensive, hurting low-income families already struggling with…
Continue Reading No, the new iMac isn’t ugly. The design and colors are a breath of fresh air
When Apple unveiled its colorful new iMac line at a virtual product launch earlier this week, reactions were divided: They’re beautiful.…
Continue Reading All eyes are on the Facebook Oversight Board as its decision on Trump’s account looms
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. Anticipation is…
Continue Reading Honda promises to make only emissions-free vehicles in the future
Honda became the latest automaker to promise an emissions-free future. In his first press conference as CEO of the Japanese automaker, Toshihiro Mibe…
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