The great commodities boom hits a Chinese wall
In recent weeks, investors have poured money into bets on raw materials like steel and iron ore, confident that limits to supply and massive…
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Indian media have gone easy on Modi. That’s changing because of the pandemic
Om Gaur is in the middle of the most heart-wrenching story of his career as a journalist. Earlier this month, Gaur — the national editor at Dainik…
Continue ReadingChina mines more bitcoin than anywhere else. The government wants that to stop
China has extended its iron-fisted crackdown on using and trading bitcoin to the industry that oversees the mining of new cryptocurrency tokens. The…
Continue ReadingBitcoin falls as much as 13% Sunday, extending losses from brutal week
Bitcoin prices fell as much as 13% on Sunday, extending losses from a gut-wrenching week for cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin, which accounts for more than…
Continue ReadingVery good boy lands gig as Busch’s ‘chief tasting officer’ for Dog Brew
After several weeks of searching, Busch has found the goodest boy to be its official Dog Brew “chief tasting officer.” Meet Ethan, a…
Continue Reading‘SNL’ ended one of its strangest years with a poignant season finale
“Saturday Night Live” ended one of its strangest years — a season in which the show had to do episodes with coronavirus protocols…
Continue ReadingNew ‘Fast & Furious’ film nabs biggest opening of the pandemic so far
“F9,” the ninth installment in the popular Fast & Furious franchise, doesn’t open in US theaters until June 25, but it’s…
Continue ReadingLatino journalist explains why he turned down interview with Chicago’s mayor
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot sparked a backlash last week after limiting interviews to journalists of color on the two-year anniversary of her…
Continue ReadingHow feasible is it for businesses to require proof of vaccination? Experts are split
After a year of wearing masks, physical distancing and only small outdoor gatherings, a world of possibilities is finally beginning to open up for…
Continue ReadingStop this stock market. I want to get off!
The gut-wrenching gyrations on Wall Street make me think of a roller coaster I used to ride when I was a teen: The Great American Scream Machine. The…
Continue Reading‘SNL’ explains what it was like to do the show during a pandemic
“Saturday Night Live” ended one of its strangest years — a season in which the show had to do episodes with coronavirus protocols…
Continue ReadingTesla shorts are having a much, much better year than in 2020
Those betting against Tesla shares are doing very well so far in 2021, following a disastrous 2020, as shares have lost about a third of their value…
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Federal judge denies businesses seeking block on Oregon’s COVID restrictions
A federal judge has determined that a group of businesses and political action committees that sought to block Oregon Gov. Kate Brown’s COVID-19…
Continue ReadingRick Santorum departs CNN after criticism of Native American comments
A CNN spokesperson said Saturday that the network has “parted ways” with Rick Santorum, the former US senator and conservative…
Continue ReadingAnimal and climate activists blockade McDonald’s distribution centers across England
Over 50 protesters have blockaded four McDonald’s UK distribution centers and are calling for the world’s largest fast-food chain to…
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Man refuses to wear mask at Bend donut shop, has altercation with manager
Wearing masks isn’t new, but with new guidelines, old issues are…
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OLCC recalls marijuana vapes sold under Naked Extracts, Native labels
The Oregon Liquor Control Commission said Friday it is issuing an immediate health and safety recall for marijuana vaping products sold under the…
Continue ReadingTribune Publishing shareholders approve takeover by ‘vampire’ hedge fund
Alden Global Capital, a hedge fund that’s been likened to a “vampire” and a “corporate strip miner,” has succeeded in…
Continue ReadingAmazon is shutting down its Prime Now two-hour delivery app
Amazon will shut down its Prime Now free two-hour grocery delivery app and website and fold the service into its main platform by the end of the…
Continue ReadingElon Musk says Tesla is considering a plant in Russia
Elon Musk said on Friday Tesla may soon come to Russia. “I think we’re close to establishing Tesla presence in Russia and that would be…
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