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New dads are ‘losers’ if they take 6 months paternity leave, prominent venture capitalist says

October 28, 2021 5:11 AM CNN Newsource

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business A prominent venture capitalist is under fire for calling new dads “losers” if they take months of…

No one seems worried about a housing bubble. Just like last time the bubble burst

October 27, 2021 7:59 AM CNN Newsource

Housing prices are surging to new records with no end in sight. They’re being fueled by historically low interest rates — but also investors and…

Facebook is having a tougher time managing vaccine misinformation than it is letting on, leaks suggest

October 27, 2021 7:56 AM CNN

CNN, CNNBUSINESS By Donie O’Sullivan, Clare Duffy, Tara Subramaniam and Sarah Boxer, CNN Business In public, Facebook has touted the resources…

Likes, anger emojis and RSVPs: the math behind Facebook’s News Feed — and how it backfired

October 27, 2021 6:51 AM CNN Newsource

By Rachel Metz, CNN Business In late 2017, Facebook had a big problem: users were commenting on, “liking” and resharing posts less than…

Career Specialist Lea Soto-Graham says when one door closes, another will open.

October 25, 2021 1:50 PM Joe Teposte, Mercedes Martinez

It happens every day someone walks off of a job and, regardless if you were laid off, you quit or they fired you, the reality is, you’ll need a new…

Supply chain issue potentially causing alcohol shortage

October 25, 2021 5:49 AM April Hettinger

Here’s some news that might re-ignite panic buying: supply chain issues are impacting the supply of alcohol in the…

US budget deficit hits $2.77 trillion in 2021, 2nd highest

October 22, 2021 8:17 AM The Associated Press

By MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. budget deficit totaled $2.77 trillion for 2021, the second highest on record…

Business group warns of mass layoffs and ‘catastrophic’ supply chain disruptions from Biden’s vaccine mandate

October 22, 2021 7:53 AM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden’s vaccine order will force employers to lay off thousands of workers, making the supply-chain crisis much worse, a major business…

Soaring meat prices a tough sell for barbecue pitmasters

October 22, 2021 7:48 AM CNN

For about twenty minutes, Alex Barbosa had his full menu on display — written in permanent marker on peach-colored butcher paper — before he had to…

Skyrocketing propane prices could mean trouble for some Canadians this winter

October 22, 2021 4:48 AM CNN Newsource

Although plenty of attention has been given to the rising price of gasoline and natural gas, Canadian propane prices are also skyrocketing – a…

Trump is going public by taking advantage of Wall Street’s blank-check boom

October 21, 2021 9:39 AM CNN

Former President Donald Trump is planning a return to Wall Street.

Trump, whose companies have a long history of filing for bankruptcy, announced a…

How Verizon became the Dow’s worst stock

October 20, 2021 8:30 AM CNN Newsource

Verizon reported earnings that topped forecasts Wednesday morning and issued a more upbeat outlook for 2022. That’s some much-needed good news for…

Facebook kept its own oversight board in the dark on program for VIP users

October 20, 2021 6:25 AM CNN, Adonis Albright

CNN, CNNBUSINESS By Hanna Ziady, CNN Business Facebook failed to provide crucial details about its “Cross-Check” program that reportedly…

Southwest: We won’t put unvaccinated workers on unpaid leave

October 19, 2021 5:22 PM The Associated Press, Jenny Day

By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer DALLAS (AP) — Southwest Airlines is backing away from a plan to put unvaccinated workers on unpaid leave. A…

Yuma County sees 182% increase in six-figure jobs

October 19, 2021 11:38 AM Caleb J. Fernández

Researchers with Stessa calculated the percentage change in employment with six-figure jobs from 2015 to 2020, using data from the U.S. Bureau of…

Katie Couric says she has no relationship with Matt Lauer

October 19, 2021 7:45 AM CNN

Katie Couric says she has “no relationship” with Matt Lauer, her former ‘Today’ co-anchor who was fired in 2017 for inappropriate sexual…

Taco Bell is giving away free breakfast burritos

October 19, 2021 5:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business Breakfast is back on the menu at Taco Bell, so it’s giving away free food to celebrate. On Thursday, the chain…

This could make bitcoin bigger than ever

October 18, 2021 5:26 AM CNN Newsource

This year, cryptocurrencies have been up. They’ve been down. But they never seem to be entirely…

Automakers step up pace on electric vehicle battery plants

October 18, 2021 4:02 AM The Associated Press

By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — Global automakers are stepping up the pace when it comes to building factories to prepare for what…

Retail sales climb despite rising prices, supply issues

October 15, 2021 5:44 AM The Associated Press

By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Americans continued to spend at a solid clip in September even while facing sticker…