Disney sets opening date for Marvel’s Avengers Campus
Soon guests will be able to walk alongside Earth’s Mightiest Heroes when “Avengers Campus,” the new land based on the Marvel…
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This is what Disney Parks of the future will look like
Walt Disney World is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and Disneyland plans to reopen later this month. But Disney Parks Chairman Josh…
Continue ReadingGM car prices surge as more plants close during the chip shortage
General Motors is temporarily shutting down more auto plants, leading to tight inventories at dealerships and higher prices for customers. The global…
Continue ReadingThe guy who started the GameStop mania will soon be chairman of the board
George Sherman may still be the CEO of meme stock poster child GameStop. But it looks like Chewy co-founder Ryan Cohen is really running the show.…
Continue ReadingWall Street is betting on Joe Biden getting infrastructure done
Wall Street is once again betting on infrastructure. And after four years of dashed hopes, investors have reason to believe Washington will finally…
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Avelo Airlines, new ‘ultra low fare’ carrier, includes Redmond among 11 routes
Saying it’s the first new mainline U.S. air carrier in nearly 15 years, Avelo Airlines debuted Thursday with flights from Burbank to 11 destinations…
Continue ReadingChinese tech firms with ties to the military added to US blacklist
The Biden administration is keeping up the pressure on Chinese technology firms by adding more companies to a Commerce Department blacklist. Seven…
Continue ReadingTwo top CBS execs leave network amid investigation of toxic work culture
Two top TV executives at CBS have left the network two months after being suspended for allegations that they created a toxic work culture which…
Continue ReadingAmerica is facing a ketchup packet shortage
When the doors open at the Blake Street Tavern every day, owner Chris Fuselier is looking for customers and looking for ketchup packets.…
Continue ReadingCostco’s food courts have a cult following. Now they’re making a comeback
Costco diehards, don’t fret: The beloved food court, known for its $1.50 hot dog and soda combo and giant menu boards, is coming back to life,…
Continue ReadingJobless claims are on the rise again. But that doesn’t mean the recovery is doomed
Claims for unemployment benefits recently fell to a pandemic-era low. But they rose again last week, muddying the picture of the US jobs recovery.…
Continue ReadingUS plan for taxing multinationals boosts chances of global deal
For years, world leaders have been trying to launch a historic overhaul of global tax rules, aiming to tackle an unwieldy system rife with loopholes…
Continue ReadingNorwegian Cruise Line wants CDC to let vaccinated passengers sail
Norwegian Cruise Line wants to start US cruises again on July 4, and it’s willing to require all passengers and staff to be vaccinated before…
Continue ReadingCan anything derail the ‘Goldilocks’ economy?
America’s economy could be heading for a golden era of growth. But higher prices and the coronavirus pandemic still present risks. What’s…
Continue ReadingTencent’s main shareholder Prosus nets $15 billion from record stock sale
Tencent’s biggest shareholder has sold $14.7 billion worth of shares in the Chinese social media and gaming giant, and will use the money to…
Continue ReadingUnited Airlines workers protest potential layoffs after company received billions in Covid relief
Roughly 2,000 United Airlines food service workers are worried they might be laid off before the end of the year, despite the airline receiving…
Continue ReadingHollywood actor charged with fraud in alleged multimillion dollar Ponzi scheme, court documents show
It reads a bit like the plot of a bizarre Hollywood-centric screenplay: Small-time actor Zachary Horwitz was arrested Tuesday for allegedly running a…
Continue ReadingTrump’s dominance over the news cycle and attention economy evaporates
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. Have you had your…
Continue ReadingBest Buy launches a new $200 membership program to fight Amazon
Best Buy has a new plan to hold on to shoppers in the crowded electronics market. The retailer said Wednesday that it was piloting a $199.99 annual…
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St. Charles warns La Pine could lose clinic in dispute over ambulance fees
The president and CEO of St. Charles Health System and La Pine’s mayor oppose fire district plans to charge for ambulance runs, saying that could…
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