A plan to tax the rich to fund electric defeated by California voters
By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN Business California has long been a leader among states, and even countries, in promoting a shift to electric cars,…
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A former NBA champion is changing ‘how the world builds’ to fight the climate crisis
CNN, CNNBUSINESS By Hanna Ziady, CNN Business Three years ago, a hurricane devastated the Bahamas, claiming dozens of lives. Today, the country is…
Continue ReadingTrump-linked SPAC stock goes bonkers ahead of midterms
By Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business Many political experts are predicting big Republican wins in the midterm elections that could give the GOP control…
Continue ReadingProposed tie-up sends shockwaves through crypto markets
By Allison Morrow, CNN Business In an unexpected twist, the cryptocurrency exchange Binance said it is buying its smaller rival FTX after the firm…
Continue ReadingAdidas scoops up CEO who turned around rival Puma
By Hanna Ziady, CNN Business Adidas has appointed the head of Puma to succeed outgoing CEO Kasper Rorsted, betting on his ability to replicate its…
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By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Business The abrupt and unceremonious way that thousands of Twitter employees got laid off last week was a spectacle. But it…
Continue ReadingParamount took a risk keeping ‘Top Gun’ grounded for two years. It was this year’s biggest hit
CNN, CNN BUSINESS By Frank Pallotta, CNN Business “Top Gun: Maverick” was never going to be an easy sell. Sure, the film starred Tom…
Continue ReadingDoughnuts, pizza and cheap rides: Election Day deals are here
By Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN Business It’s Election Day in America, and some companies are offering deals and freebies to mark the occasion,…
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CNN By Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN Business It’s Election Day in America, and some companies are offering deals and freebies to mark the…
Continue ReadingAdvertisers crack jokes about the end times and turnip lattes as inflation bites
By Julia Horowitz, CNN Business A woman maneuvers her car onto a street called “Wits’ End.” The sky is an ominous red, and strange…
Continue ReadingCompanies are back to hosting lavish parties and expensive dinners
By Alexandra Peers CNN Business Samuel Roe, regional sales manager for Terlato Wines, had business associates visiting a few weeks ago and called a…
Continue ReadingWhat midterm elections could mean for the US economy
By Nicole Goodkind, CNN Business Tuesday’s midterm elections come at a time of economic vulnerability for the United States. Recession…
Continue ReadingPowerball used to have a jackpot limit. Then it exploded
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Business The latest Powerball lottery jackpot topped $2 billion, making it the largest lotto prize ever. But in 1987 when…
Continue ReadingWhy these five states don’t sell lottery tickets
CNN By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Business If residents of Alabama, Utah, Alaska, Hawaii or Nevada wanted a chance to win this week’s record…
Continue ReadingParamount took a risk keeping ‘Top Gun’ grounded for two years. It was this year’s biggest hit
CNN, CNN BUSINESS By Frank Pallotta, CNN Business “Top Gun: Maverick” was never going to be an easy sell. Sure, the film starred Tom…
Continue ReadingParamount took a risk keeping ‘Top Gun’ grounded for two years. It was this year’s biggest hit
By Frank Pallotta, CNN Business “Top Gun: Maverick” was never going to be an easy sell. Sure, the film starred Tom Cruise — arguably…
Continue ReadingFounder of beloved Malaysian noodle snack Mamee dies at 92
By Michelle Toh, CNN Business The founder of Mamee Monster, the iconic Southeast Asian noodle snack brand, has died, the company confirmed Tuesday.…
Continue ReadingIran accused of plotting to kill two journalists in UK
By Sahar Akbarzai and Lauren Kent, CNN Two British-Iranian journalists working in the United Kingdom have been warned by police of a…
Continue ReadingTaiwan’s virtual beauty brand struggles on Wall Street debut
By Michelle Toh, CNN Business Taiwan’s latest entrant to Wall Street has had a rough ride since it went public a week ago. Shares of Perfect…
Continue ReadingThe world needs India to avert climate catastrophe. Can Modi deliver?
By Tara Subramaniam, CNN It’s not unusual for temperatures in India’s Thar Desert to reach 48 degrees Celsius (118 degrees Fahrenheit).…
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