IBM CEO: Covid-19 tracking app can help modify behavior (2020)
By Clare Duffy, CNN Business After a year in which scientists raced to understand Covid-19 and to develop treatments and vaccines to stop its spread,…
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Lowe’s hosting National Hiring Day, looks to hire 50k employees for summer
Home improvement giant, Lowe’s, is planning to hire upwards of 50,000 employees for the summer as it hosts a National Hiring Day on…
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Apple vs Epic Games trial begins
Apple is facing one of its most serious legal threats in recent years as Epic Games looks to put an end to Apple’s monopoly power over video…
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A big win for small local businesses as new Yuma store opens its doors
On Thursday night, The Concept Shop cut the ribbon and opened its doors as a brand new consignment shop on South Avenue B in…
Continue ReadingWalmart sets up vaccine clinics for Flipkart workers as India grapples with COVID-19 crisis
Walmart is setting up vaccination clinics for more than 200,000 of its workers and their families in India, as the country grapples with a…
Continue ReadingUS economy soared in the first quarter, growing at a 6.4% rate
America is on the path to recovery and economic growth is rampant. But the pandemic recession has been severe and we’re still not done growing…
Continue ReadingTesla bought $1.5 billion in bitcoin early this year. By the end of March, it was worth $2.5 billion
Tesla’s $1.5 billion bitcoin bet from early this year had already increased in value by more than $1 billion by the end of last month. The…
Continue ReadingSaudi Arabia could sell more of its crown jewel
Saudi Arabia is considering selling part of its giant state oil company to a major foreign investor, likely from…
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Truck driver shortage could cause gas shortage this summer
Gas stations could potentially be running out of gas this summer, but not because of a looming shortage of crude oil or gasoline. Instead, it’s due…
Continue ReadingMajority of Americans say US economic conditions are good for the first time during the pandemic, per CNN Poll
For the first time during the pandemic, most Americans approve of the economic conditions in the United States, according to a CNN poll conducted by…
Continue Reading‘SNL’ cast members signal they’re unhappy about Elon Musk hosting. He’s not the first to cause a stir
In a surprise move over the weekend, “Saturday Night Live” announced that business mogul Elon Musk would be hosting the NBC variety show on May 8.…
Continue ReadingBitcoin 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 ReadingEU 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 ReadingDomino’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…
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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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Elon Musk to host Saturday Night Live next month
Saturday Night Live made a surprising announcement about an upcoming host, who happens to be none other than businessman, Elon Musk.…
Continue ReadingSimone Biles drops Nike and signs with Athleta
Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast ever and one of the world’s greatest athletes, is leaving endorsement powerhouse Nike for a deal with…
Continue ReadingHow JPMorgan Chase got European football so wrong
When JPMorgan Chase agreed to finance a breakaway competition of some of the world’s richest soccer clubs, it expected some heated discussions.…
Continue ReadingBitcoin drops below $50,000 over tax hike scare
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies were deep in the red early Friday, selling off over worries that the US government will hike taxes in the near…
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Amazon rolling out palm scanners for payment at stores
There may be a new way to cash-out at store registers in the near future, as Amazon is experimenting with payments made by waving your hand.…
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