Robinhood’s CEO is not licensed by a powerful Wall Street regulator
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev is not licensed by FINRA, Wall Street’s powerful self-regulator, even though he presides over one of the…
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Biden to announce major foreign policy shifts including end of support for war in Yemen
President Joe Biden is set to announce a series of significant changes to US foreign policy including measures on Yemen and LBGTQ rights during a…
Continue ReadingHunter Biden is writing a book about his struggle with addiction
President Joe Biden’s son Hunter is publishing a memoir about his struggle with addiction that will be released in April. “I come from a…
Continue ReadingMeal kits and buckets of bubble tea: How KFC’s owner is pivoting in China
Snail noodles, marinated steaks and huge vats of bubble tea are helping China’s biggest fast food giant get through the coronavirus crisis. Yum…
Continue ReadingDeutsche Bank just posted its first profit in years
Deutsche Bank has made an annual net profit for the first time since 2014 thanks to a bumper year in a business it has scaled back. Germany’s…
Continue ReadingReasons for cautious optimism amid Covid-19 crisis: ‘The news about the future’ is really promising
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. The prevailing news…
Continue ReadingNetflix is doubling down on Asia with K-dramas and mobile-only deals. But China remains elusive
Netflix has amassed some 200 million subscribers and cemented its status as the king of streaming video. Now it’s looking to run up the score…
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Can you mix vaccines? UK trial aims to find out
UK scientists have launched the world’s first study examining whether different coronavirus vaccines can safely be used for two-dose regimens,…
Continue ReadingMcKinsey will pay $573 million in settlement over its work with opioid companies
McKinsey & Company, one of the world’s largest consulting firms, will pay $573 million in a multistate settlement for its work with opioid…
Continue ReadingA barber’s positive Covid-19 test causes scare for the Kansas City Chiefs, reports say
Could you imagine if several of the Kansas City Chiefs — including quarterback Patrick Mahomes — had not been able to practice or play in…
Continue ReadingSAG Award 2021: See the full list of nominees
Thursday’s nominations for the 27th Screen Actors Guild Awards may have helped appease some viewers who felt their favorites were overlooked by…
Continue ReadingWinter Olympics: A year before the Beijing Games, more than 180 campaign groups are calling for a diplomatic boycott
A letter signed by more than 180 campaign groups calling for a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing warns the Games could…
Continue Reading2 dead, 4 injured after car collides with mini bus
Click here for updates on this story Marion County, Oregon (KPTV) — Two people died and four others were injured…
Continue ReadingVirginia one step closer to abolishing death penalty after state Senate approves bill
Virginia’s state Senate passed a bill Wednesday that would abolish the death penalty, putting the southern state on the path to become the 23rd…
Continue ReadingThe New York Times had a record-setting year in 2020
The New York Times’ goal of attracting 10 million subscribers by 2025 is very much within reach thanks in part to readers who have flocked to…
Continue ReadingUS coronavirus death toll could hit 530,000 this month. That would be 1 death per minute over the last year
The United States’ coronavirus death toll could reach 534,000 by February 27, according to an ensemble forecast by the US Centers for Disease…
Continue ReadingThis new tool can tell you if your online photos are helping train facial recognition systems
When you post photos of yourself or friends and family online, you may not imagine they could be used to develop facial-recognition systems that can…
Continue ReadingNashville restaurant customers pin down armed robber after owner gets stabbed
Click here for updates on this story Nashville (WSMV) — A convicted robber has been arrested after he stabbed both the…
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Biden focuses on faith and unity during ‘dark, dark time’ in prayer breakfast remarks
President Joe Biden on Thursday cited the importance of unity and faith during what he described as a “dark, dark time” for many…
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GOP lawmaker: McCarthy ‘needs to stand for truth’
Illinois Rep. Adam Kinzinger criticized House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy Thursday for not taking action against far-right Rep. Marjorie Taylor…
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