Saudi 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.…
Continue ReadingUnemployment in families reached nearly 10% in 2020
ccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly 10% of American families struggled with unemployment last year–double the number from 2019 when…
Continue ReadingGoldman Sachs employs just 49 Black people in top US jobs
Goldman Sachs has just 49 Black executives and senior managers in its US workforce, accounting for about 3% of the total. In a sustainability report…
Continue ReadingThe parent company of Old Country Buffet filed for bankruptcy
Fresh Acquisitions, the parent company of a restaurant chain that owns several buffet-style concepts, including Old Country Buffet, filed for…
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Bitcoin tries to rebound after dramatic weekend selloff
It has been a turbulent week for Bitcoin — and it’s only Monday. After the cryptocurrency suffered a flash crash on Saturday — plummeting some…
Continue ReadingMcDonald’s new BTS meal is coming, featuring flavors you weren’t able to get in the US
McDonald’s is partnering with BTS, the massively popular Korean pop band, for its next celebrity meal — and this time it’s going…
Continue ReadingGameStop CEO George Sherman is stepping down, sending the stock soaring
over for GameStop CEO George Sherman. The video game retailer and meme stock announced Monday that Sherman will be stepping down on July 31 — or…
Continue ReadingDollar General will hire 20,000 workers
Dollar General plans to hire 20,000 workers this spring as the discount chain continues its expansion during the…
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