7-Eleven’s Slurpee is about to look a lot different
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — The Slurpee, an iconic 7-Eleven frozen drink, is getting a makeover. Don’t worry, the recipe isn’t…
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George Soros has handed control of his charitable and political activities to his son Alex
By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Billionaire George Soros, a leading philanthropist and contributor to liberal political causes, has…
Continue ReadingGoldman Sachs cuts oil price forecast by almost 10%
By Anna Cooban, CNN London (CNN) — Goldman Sachs has slashed its forecast for oil prices by nearly 10%, citing weak demand in China and a glut…
Continue ReadingA massive UPS strike could devastate the economy. It could be just eight weeks away
By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — The Teamsters union is holding a vote right now among more than 330,000 members to authorize a strike…
Continue ReadingFormer Samsung executive charged over alleged plans to build copycat chip factory in China
By Michelle Toh and Gawon Bae, CNN Hong Kong/Seoul (CNN) — South Korean prosecutors have indicted a former Samsung executive for allegedly…
Continue ReadingWill the I-95 collapse in Philadelphia hurt the economy? Look at other cities for answers
By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — A section of northbound I-95 in Philadelphia collapsed Sunday after a tanker truck caught fire…
Continue ReadingUBS completes Credit Suisse takeover. Here’s what it means
By Hanna Ziady, CNN London (CNN) — UBS has finalized its emergency takeover of fallen rival Credit Suisse, creating a giant Swiss bank with…
Continue ReadingNew York City announces minimum wage for app food delivery workers
By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — New York City on Sunday announced a new minimum pay-rate for app food delivery workers amid a rise in…
Continue ReadingManufacturing is sputtering in the world’s largest economies
By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — Manufacturers around the world are contending with weakening demand as the economic outlook for the…
Continue ReadingWhat the chaos at Twitter means for the future of social movements
By Harmeet Kaur, CNN (CNN) — When thousands of Egyptians marched through the streets during the Arab Spring of 2011, they had a tool at their…
Continue ReadingHazardous air quality leaves some workers gasping for help
By Alicia Wallace, CNN Minneapolis (CNN) — On Wednesday in Queens, New York, William Medina was blasted with smoke, his lungs choked by…
Continue ReadingHazardous air quality leaves some workers gasping for help
CNN By Alicia Wallace, CNN Minneapolis (CNN) — On Wednesday in Queens, New York, William Medina was blasted with smoke, his lungs choked by…
Continue ReadingNew Mexico and Walgreens reach $500 million opioid settlement
By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — New Mexico reached a $500 million settlement agreement with Walgreens over the pharmaceutical giant’s…
Continue ReadingSilicon Valley escalates the battle over returning to the office
By Catherine Thorbecke, CNN (CNN) — Three years after Silicon Valley companies led the charge for embracing remote work in the early days of…
Continue ReadingLove dairy? The University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks a paid cheese taste tester
By Ashley R. Williams, CNN (CNN) — If you possess a passion for pizza, cheese and all things dairy, your taste buds may be in luck. The…
Continue ReadingNew York City will charge drivers going downtown. Other cities may be next
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — President Joe Biden’s administration is set to allow New York City to move forward with a…
Continue ReadingCandles, clocks and throw pillows: 3 charts show how Home Depot and Lowe’s pivoted to ‘soft-DIY’
By Christopher Hickey, CNN Home Depot and Lowe’s are known for being a one-stop destination for do-it-yourself projects. But in recent years,…
Continue ReadingApple is determined to make headsets cool
By Jennifer Korn New York (CNN) — When Apple unveiled its ambitious and very pricey new mixed reality headset earlier this week, executives…
Continue ReadingBlue Apron shares rebound on job cuts and a plan to juice its stock price
By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — Blue Apron (APRN), the home meal kit delivery service, paid off its debts and plans to streamline its…
Continue ReadingTesla stock charges upwards on deal with GM
By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN Business (CNN) — Tesla (TSLA) stock charged higher Friday following an announcement by General Motors that GM’s…
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