2nd worker dies of injuries from Texas oil well blowout
A second worker has died of injuries from a Central Texas oil well blowout January 31, 2020, 10:18 PM 1…
FDA approves first treatment for kids with peanut allergy
WASHINGTON — The first treatment for peanut allergies is about to hit the market, a big step toward better care…
Kobe Bryant’s Death Inspires Anti-Homophobia Campaign In Brazil
Jan 31 (Reuters) – The untimely death of Kobe Bryant has led to a campaign against homophobia in Brazilian football.…
American Airlines pilots sue to halt US-China flights amid coronavirus outbreak
The union asked the court in Dallas County for a temporary and immediate restraining order halting the flights as the…
Colorado baker who sparked Supreme Court case has book deal
The Colorado baker whose refusal to design a cake for a gay wedding led to a landmark Supreme Court ruling…
Kobe Bryant memorabilia is selling for up to $3 million on eBay
Bryant apparel on Nike’s website was completely sold out less than a day after the incident, the company confirmed on…
Europe evacuates citizens from China, Russia shuts border
LISBON, Portugal — European countries stepped up efforts Thursday to contain the virus sweeping through central China, sending a chartered…
JPMorgan to buy Paris building to bring euro teams from London
PARIS (Reuters) – U.S. bank JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM.N) said it plans to buy a building in central Paris…
Marriott’s Stephanie Linnartz is pushing the world’s largest hotel chain to be a little more like Airbnb
The concept of home rentals isn’t new; Vacation Rentals By Owner, or VRBO for short, has been around since 1995.…
US allows Chevron to keep drilling in Venezuela for 3 months
The Trump administration has granted Chevron a special license to keep drilling oil in Venezuela despite a ban on American…
Gap calls off plans to spin off Old Navy
The plan was unveiled last year as a way to give Old Navy, Gap’s faster-growing budget brand, space to maneuver…
‘1917’ Dethrones ‘Star Wars: Rise Of Skywalker’ With $36.5 Million Take At The Box Office
LOS ANGELES, Jan 12 (Variety.com) – Sam Mendes’ “1917” marched to box office victory, earning a solid $36.5 million from…
America’s new favorite restaurants are Wawas and 7-Elevens
But the convenience stores and gas stations that dot America’s retail landscape have worked to improve their dinners-to-go and coffee.…
Here’s what Meghan and Harry’s financial future could look like
Most stock quote data provided by BATS. Market indices are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which is…
How the dairy industry plans to save milk
Cow milk sales have been falling steadily for years. And its volatile prices — which are determined by an archaic…
FAA seeks $3.9 million fine against Southwest Airlines
Federal regulators want to fine Southwest Airlines $3.9 million for violating standards on how to calculate the weight and load…
Brazil’s Supreme Court Overturns Censorship Of Netflix Film Depicting Gay Jesus
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The president of Brazil’s Supreme Court on Thursday issued an order that allows streaming service…
Dow futures tumble 350 points after rockets hit US airbases in Iraq
Dow (INDU) futures dropped around 350 points Tuesday evening. Futures for the S&P 500 (INX) were down around 1.15% and…
Oil prices soar after Iran attacks airbases housing US troops in Iraq
The apparent retaliation for last week’s US drone stroke against a senior Iranian commander amplifies concern about a spiraling tit-for-tat…
Men who ran $11M California investment scam sentenced
Three men who ran an $11 million investment scheme that bilked elderly Californians are going to prison January 4, 2020,…
Mercedes recalls 750,000 cars because sunroof can fly off
Mercedes-Benz is recalling roughly 750,000 cars because the vehicles’ sunroofs could potentially detach and fly off January 4, 2020, 4:36…
Winner of $400M border wall contract: ‘a gung-ho, smart guy’
BISMARCK, N.D. — Tommy Fisher peered into a Fox News camera and talked up his North Dakota-based company’s ability to…
Delta plane slides off taxiway at Green Bay airport
A Delta Air Lines plane has slid off a taxiway amid icy conditions at an airport in Green Bay, Wisconsin…
Delta employees sue Lands’ End alleging uniforms made them sick
The suit claims that the uniforms worn by flight attendants and some ground workers “pose an ongoing, unreasonable risks of…
Stocks post biggest 1-year gain since 2013
The Nasdaq and S&P 500 rose 35.2% and 28.9%, respectively, for the year. December 31, 2019, 11:19 PM 3 min…
Minimum wage to increase in more than 20 states in 2020
The minimum wage in more than 20 states and 26 cities and counties across the United States will increase starting…
Facebook’s latest takedown has a twist — AI-generated profile pictures
Facebook has been regularly removing fake accounts in its fight against disinformation, but the company’s latest announcement presented a twist…
Optimism over growth, some wariness in Atlantic City in 2020
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Atlantic City heads into 2020 with some optimism , buoyed by an expanded casino market with…
Stocks open lower at beginning of a holiday-shortened week
Stocks are heading lower in early trading on Wall Street Monday, led by declines in technology and communication services companies…
‘Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker’ Sets Records After Less Than 2 Weeks In Theaters
LOS ANGELES, Dec 29, (Variety.com) – The holiday box office proved fruitful for a wide variety of movies as overall…
Olivia Newton-John Is Britain’s Newest Dame
LONDON, Dec 27 (Reuters) – Britain has recognized its film-directing and cricketing stars in the New Year’s honors list, with…
The biggest shopping day of the year dwarfed Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Saturday, December 21, also known as Super Saturday, was US retail’s best day ever, pulling in a record $34.4 billion,…
See Kevin Spacey's bizarre Christmas video
Disgraced actor Kevin Spacey has posted another strange Christmas Eve video. Source link
Iran to hold joint, four-day navy drill with Russia, China
An Iranian spokesman says Iran will hold a joint, four-day naval exercise with Russia and China in the northern part…
‘Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker’ Is A Force At The Box Office
LOS ANGELES, Dec 22 (Reuters) – “Star Wars” movie “The Rise of Skywalker” blasted into theaters with $374 million in…
New construction seen at missile-related site in North Korea
A new satellite image of a factory where North Korea makes military equipment used to launch long-range missiles shows the…
Ryan Kaji: Eight-year-old tops YouTube list of high earners with $26 million
Ryan Kaji, whose channel Ryan’s World has 22.9 million subscribers, earned $26 million in 2019 — up $4 million from…
Watch two Carnival cruise ships collide
The Carnival Glory hit the docked Carnival Legend in Cozumel, Mexico. One passenger was injured. Source link
8-year-old is YouTube's highest earner with $26M
Ryan Kaji, who reviews toys on YouTube, has been named by Forbes as the platform’s highest earner in 2019. His…
QVC shopping chanel founder Joseph Segel dies
Joseph Segel, the founder of QVC, died on Saturday, according to a news release from the company that owns the…
Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot owner agree deal to create world’s third largest automaker
The companies said in a joint statement Wednesday that they expect the 50-50 merger to be completed within 12 to…
Hallmark Channel is facing backlash after it pulled ads featuring same-sex couples
Earlier this week, Hallmark parent company Crown Media Family Networks removed ads from online wedding planning company Zola showing same-sex…
A$AP Rocky Gives Concert In Sweden After Assault Conviction
Stockholm (Reuters) – U.S. rapper A$AP Rocky returned to Sweden to perform at a concert on Wednesday, just months after…
'Ghostbusters' trailer takes us back to 1984
Jason Reitman, son of Ivan Reitman who made the first Ghostbusters classic, directs the new franchise film. Source link
Black Friday sets a record and consumers are still spending on Small Business Saturday
With Thanksgiving landing six days later than last year, retailers amped up their advertising and served up deep discounts on…
Despite criticism, these stores remain open on Thanksgiving
Bolstered by low unemployment, rising wages and strong consumer confidence, retailers are preparing for a busy shopping weekend from Thanksgiving…
Kohl’s makeover isn’t working – CNN
The company on Tuesday said sales at stores open at least a year grew an anemic 0.4% during its most…
Secretive energy startup backed by Bill Gates achieves solar breakthrough
Heliogen, a clean energy company that emerged from stealth mode on Tuesday, said it has discovered a way to use…
See the first SUV with the Mustang name
The Ford Mustang Mach-E SUV is fully electric and starts around $44,000. Source link
JetBlue is rolling out cheaper fares. But there’s a catch
The airline announced Tuesday that it has introduced a new fare class called Blue Basic. The stripped-down ticket option doesn’t…
Dean Foods, America’s largest milk producer, files for bankruptcy
The 94-year-old company has struggled in recent years because Americans are drinking less cows milk. 2019 has been particularly brutal:…
60 internet-beaming satellites launched into space
SpaceX has dozens of launches planned in the next year to put internet-beaming satellites into space and hopefully bring wireless…
What’s fueling the boom in food technology?
Yet the country — home to more than 350 agriculture and food technology companies — punches above its weight. In…