Drive-in theaters fueled Hollywood’s box office last year. They could be here to stay
By Alicia Wallace, CNN Business During a pandemic that upended lives, broke routines, and mothballed most forms of in-person activities, a funny…
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Consumer sentiment suddenly crashes below early-pandemic levels
CNN, CNNBUSINESS By Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business Americans are extremely worried about the Delta variant and the spike in Covid-19 cases. A key…
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By Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business Americans are extremely worried about the Delta variant and the spike in Covid-19 cases. A key survey of consumer…
Continue ReadingAirbnb warns that the Delta variant could disrupt travel
By Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business Airbnb had a blockbuster second quarter, with revenue soaring nearly 300% and topping expectations. But it also…
Continue ReadingHow to make the days that you’re in the office really count
By Kathryn Vasel, CNN Business For many workers, the office is going to play a different role when they return. Many companies are adopting a hybrid…
Continue ReadingVaccine mandates for workers are just getting started
By Matt Egan, CNN Business A growing number of major companies are exploring vaccine mandates for their employees as the Delta variant continues to…
Continue ReadingDiscovery takes legal action against Poland over ‘assault’ on media freedom
By Mark Thompson, CNN Business Discovery has accused Poland of violating an international treaty by introducing new legislation the US company says…
Continue ReadingCentral bank digital currencies are coming. The US must be prepared
Opinion by Emily Parker for CNN Business Perspectives Cryptocurrencies, like bitcoin and dogecoin, have dominated the news cycle in recent months.…
Continue ReadingDisney really needs the coronavirus to go away
By Charles Riley, CNN Business Disney shares are up more than 5% in premarket trading after the entertainment giant added more steaming video…
Continue ReadingBiden administration grants $2 million to Nikola, whose founder faces criminal charges
CNN By Chris Isidore, CNN Business Electric truck maker Nikola said Thursday it was approved for a $2 million grant from the Energy Department —…
Continue ReadingGet used to surging food prices: Extreme weather is here to stay
By Matt Egan, CNN Business Devastating heat. Debilitating droughts. Crippling frost. Extreme weather is creating nightmares for farmers around the…
Continue ReadingAmazon shifts ‘Lord of the Rings’ production to UK from New Zealand
By Diksha Madhok, CNN Business Middle-Earth is moving from New Zealand to the United Kingdom. Amazon Studios announced Thursday that it is moving the…
Continue ReadingChina growth forecasts slashed as Delta variant spreads across the country
By Laura He, CNN Business China’s worst coronavirus outbreak in a year has authorities taking dramatic measures to stamp out new infections.…
Continue ReadingHere’s what the Delta variant means for the economic recovery
CNN, CNN BUSINESS Opinion by Mark Zandi for CNN Business Perspectives The US economy’s immediate prospects appear inextricably tied to how the…
Continue ReadingReporters describe ‘palpable fear’ in Afghanistan as Taliban continues to sweep across the country
By Brian Stelter, CNN Business A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free…
Continue ReadingReporters describe ‘palpable fear’ in Afghanistan as Taliban continues to sweep across the country
CNN By Brian Stelter, CNN Business A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for…
Continue ReadingBiden administration grants $2 million to Nikola, whose founder faces criminal charges
By Chris Isidore, CNN Business Electric truck maker Nikola said Thursday it was approved for a $2 million grant from the Energy Department — news…
Continue ReadingTikTok disables late-night notifications for teens as part of new safety measures
By Faith Karimi, CNN TikTok won’t send younger teens late-night notifications as part of a series of child safety measures announced Thursday.…
Continue ReadingDisney earnings exceed expectations as parks reopen and Disney+ grows
By Moira Ritter, CNN Business Theme parks are back, and that’s good news for Disney, which on Thursday reported better-than-expected earnings…
Continue ReadingRachel Maddow is thinking about leaving MSNBC and starting her own media venture
By Brian Stelter, CNN Business Rachel Maddow, the highest-rated host on MSNBC, has held talks about leaving the cable news channel and launching her…
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