‘Dumb Money’ brings a smart spin to its David-and-Goliath GameStop story
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — “Dumb Money” takes full advantage of its David-vs.-Goliath underpinnings to turn a tale of stocks and…
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A Chinese dissident in transit at a Taiwan airport pleads for help in seeking asylum
By HUIZHONG WU and JOHNSON LAI Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A Chinese dissident known for regularly commemorating the 1989 crackdown on…
Continue ReadingUnited States and China launch economic and financial working groups with aim of easing tensions
By FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Treasury Department and China’s Ministry of Finance launched a pair of economic…
Continue ReadingVirginia early voting kicks off in fight for legislature with 2024 implications
By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Early voting is set to start Friday in Virginia, where every seat in the state legislature is on the ballot in a…
Continue ReadingHere’s why it’s gotten so much harder to get a loan in the US
By Samantha Delouya, CNN (CNN) — Cheryl Magnusson and her husband wanted to borrow money for a home renovation project earlier this year. They…
Continue ReadingSebastian Vettel creates buzz at Japanese Grand Prix as he sets up ‘insect hotels’
By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — The Suzuka Circuit was a hive of activity on Thursday as the Formula One four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel…
Continue ReadingSlinky and sleek: Tom Ford’s much-hyped return to the Milan catwalk does not disappoint
By Scarlett Conlon, CNN Milan, Italy (CNN) — A new dawn rose in Milan on Thursday evening as British designer Peter Hawkings made his hotly…
Continue ReadingAuto workers expand their strike to 38 locations in 20 states. Biden plans visit to show support
By DAVID KOENIG AP Business Writer The United Auto Workers union expanded its strike against major carmakers Friday, walking out of 38…
Continue ReadingNorway can extradite man wanted by Rwanda for his alleged role in the African nation’s 1994 genocide
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A Norwegian court has ruled that a man wanted by Rwanda for his alleged role in the African nation’s 1994 genocide…
Continue ReadingGiuliani now owes over $230,000 after defaming two Georgia election workers
By Katelyn Polantz, Senior Reporter, Crime and Justice (CNN) — Rudy Giuliani has failed to pay more than $132,000 in sanctions he faces for…
Continue ReadingAmazon is bringing ads to Prime Video and will charge you to avoid them
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Amazon is joining other streaming services and inserting ads into its programming. Beginning next…
Continue ReadingUkraine launches missile attack on Russia’s Black Sea Fleet headquarters in Crimea, officials say
By Olga Voitovych, Jessie Gretener, Tim Lister and Anna Chernova, CNN (CNN) — Ukraine launched a missile attack on the headquarters of…
Continue ReadingAmazon Prime Video will soon come with ads, or a $2.99 monthly charge to dodge them
By MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writer Amazon Prime Video will include advertising during shows and movies starting early next year, joining other…
Continue ReadingMichigan attorney general says fake GOP electors she charged are ‘brainwashed’
CNN By Marshall Cohen (CNN) — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said at a recent event with liberal activists that the fake Republican…
Continue ReadingEU hits Intel with $400 million antitrust fine in long-running computer chip case
LONDON (AP) — European Union antitrust enforcers have slapped Intel with a fresh $400 million fine in a long-running legal fight that the chipmaker…
Continue ReadingFor GOP candidates, a shrinking field brings an uncomfortable truth ahead of next debate
By Daniel Strauss, CNN (CNN) — The second Republican presidential debate in California next week will mark a new phase in the primary contest:…
Continue Reading‘We are deeply concerned.’ Corporate America is bracing for a lengthy government shutdown
By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN Business) — Corporate America’s leaders are mentally preparing for an especially long and chaotic government…
Continue ReadingA Ukrainian missile strikes the headquarters of Russia’s navy in Crimea
By SAMYA KULLAB and DASHA LITVINOVA Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine struck the headquarters of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet in a…
Continue ReadingWarner Bros. to expand UK studios where ‘Barbie’ and ‘Harry Potter’ were filmed
By Olesya Dmitracova, CNN London (CNN) — Warner Bros. Discovery has announced plans for a major expansion of the UK studios where “Barbie”…
Continue ReadingMcCarthy visibly frustrated after GOP hardliners put his plan to avoid a shutdown on ice
CNN By Kristin Wilson, Haley Talbot, Clare Foran and Melanie Zanona, CNN (CNN) — Speaker Kevin McCarthy sent his House members home for the…
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