HuffPost names Danielle Belton of The Root as its new editor in chief
HuffPost has finally found its new editor in chief. Danielle Belton, the editor in chief of The Root, will take the helm of the publication that is…
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Elizabeth Warren grills Janet Yellen: Why isn’t BlackRock ‘too big to fail?’
Senator Elizabeth Warren wants to know why the Biden administration isn’t more concerned that BlackRock manages $9 trillion in assets —…
Continue ReadingLuxury travel agency drops Trump Hotels
Virtuoso, a global travel agency consortium, has dropped all Trump Hotels from its exclusive listings. “Trump Hotels are no longer part of the…
Continue ReadingTech CEO explains why he hired Prince Harry
Prince Harry has found a new gig: The Duke of Sussex joined a startup called BetterUp as chief impact officer, which provides mental health services…
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A top health official warned relaxing Covid-19 measures threatens progress. A day later, more states said they were easing restrictions
A top health official warned the US could see an “avoidable” Covid-19 surge if Americans let up on mitigation measures now. A day later,…
Continue ReadingAP journalist released from detention in Myanmar
Associated Press journalist Thein Zaw has been released from detention in Myanmar three weeks after he was arrested for covering a protest against…
Continue ReadingThis Bill Gates-backed startup will soon help power a giant mine
Heliogen, the Bill Gates-backed clean energy startup, is bringing its field of mirrors to the Mojave Desert. In a bid to bring carbon-free power to…
Continue ReadingGet ready to see more films like ‘Cruella’ on Disney+
Even as the pandemic pummeled its businesses, Disney managed to eke out a blockbuster success with its streaming service, Disney+. But to keep those…
Continue ReadingThe Grape-Nuts shortage is over. Now, the brand is offering to pay back its most fervent fans
Finally, after a nationwide shortage forced fans to begrudgingly slurp bowls of lesser bran cereals, Grape-Nuts has reclaimed its rightful place on…
Continue ReadingMarket mania has fed a SPAC boom. Here’s who is at risk
Exactly one year ago, with the world in the grip of a deadly pandemic, Wall Street put its Covid-19 fears aside. That jumpstarted a wave of market…
Continue ReadingA field of mirrors will soon help power this giant California mine
Heliogen, the Bill Gates-backed clean energy startup, is bringing its field of mirrors to the Mojave Desert. In a bid to bring carbon-free power to…
Continue ReadingGun industry prepares for a surge in demand after back-to-back mass shootings
After mass shootings in Boulder and Atlanta that killed 18 people in the span of a single week, lawmakers are once again calling for stricter gun…
Continue ReadingFed up with FAANG and meme stocks? Here’s a new investing strategy
Stop us if you’ve heard this before. Giant tech stocks are finally due for a prolonged cooling-off period and investors need to start adding…
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World’s first digital NFT house sells for $500,000
Having spent so much time at home over the last year, many people are craving a change in their surroundings. But if a coat of paint or some creative…
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High levels of Covid infection right now could mean problems for vaccines later, ex-CDC chief says
With a climbing number of Covid-19 vaccinations in the US, the light at the end of the tunnel is growing brighter. But right now, experts say it is…
Continue ReadingWork-life balance on Wall Street looks like free Pelotons and Zoom-free Fridays
Editor’s Note: A version of this story appeared in CNN Business’ Nightcap newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free, here.…
Continue ReadingRegal theaters will get to show Warner Bros movies before they stream
Cineworld Group has some big news for movie buffs: Its theaters will get to screen Warner Bros. movies again before they stream, starting next year.…
Continue Reading7-Eleven is opening a taco drive-thru
7-Eleven wants to get in on the growing popularity of fast food drive-thrus. So it’s opening one for its taco restaurant. The convenience store…
Continue ReadingRobinhood files confidentially for IPO despite disastrous start to 2021
Robinhood filed confidentially for an IPO on Monday, a person familiar with the matter told CNN Business, a development that shows the trading…
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