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World Health Organization to rename monkeypox as mpox
The name mpox, otherwise known as Mpox, was chosen after the WHO launched a public consultation process earlier this year. Orlando Sentinel | Tribune News Service | Getty Images The World Health Organ...
With rail strike looming, tech companies reroute chips to trucking
A container delivery truck heads for one of the terminals at the Port of Long Beach in Long Beach, California. Frederic J. Brown | AFP | Getty Images Technology companies supplying critical semiconduc...
UK property demand down 44% since market-rocking mini budget: Zoopla
Estate agents “Sold” and “For Sale” signs outside residential properties in the Maida Vale district of London, UK, on Thursday, June 30, 2022. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Ima...
China might not make major changes to its Covid policy any time soon
A couple pass necessities over a Covid lockdown barrier in Guangzhou city on Nov. 17, 2022. Future Publishing | Future Publishing | Getty Images BEIJING — China won’t likely make major changes t...
Adidas employees raised concerns about Ye’s conduct for years, report says
Gilbert Carrasquillo | Getty The chief executive and other senior leaders at Adidas discussed the potential fallout from its relationship with Kanye West as far back as four years ago, according to a ...
Disney is the biggest winner and loser at the Thanksgiving box office
This year’s Thanksgiving box office was both feast and famine for Walt Disney. While “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” added $64 million to its domestic tally during the five-day time...
Domino’s is building a fleet of GM EVs for future of pizza delivery
Domino’s will roll out 800 custom-branded 2023 Chevy Bolt electric vehicles at locations across the U.S. in the coming months. Domino’s Domino’s Pizza will be rolling out a fleet of ...
Why investors may want to add retail ETFs to their cart
‘Tis the season for shopping — and maybe for some investors: ETFs. Despite consumer headwinds tied to the economic slowdown, Amplify ETFs’ Brian Giere sees opportunities in retail. “...
Big discounts equals high pressure for retailers
Major retailers are under intense pressure to deliver on Black Friday after several of them reported a slowdown in sales heading into the do-or-die holiday shopping season. Macy’s, Target, Kohl&...
Omicron BQ variants dominant, XBB circulating at low level
A person receives a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) test as the Omicron coronavirus variant continues to spread in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., December 22, 2021. Andrew Kelly | Reuters The omicron ...
Walmart shooter bought gun day of attack, left behind ‘death note’
A police tape is seen at the site of a fatal shooting in a Walmart on November 23, 2022 in Chesapeake, Virginia. Nathan Howard | Getty Images The Walmart night crew supervisor who shot and killed six ...
Apple, Manchester United, Activision Blizzard and more
Microsoft logo is seen on a smartphone placed on displayed Activision Blizzard logo in this illustration taken January 18, 2022. Dado Ruvic | Reuters Check out the companies making headlines in midday...
Inflation? Recession? Starting Black Friday, America plans to spend
Pedestrians view the holiday windows at the Macy’s Inc. flagship department store in the Herald Square area of New York, U.S., on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Ame...
Frontier Airlines gets rid of telephone customer service
Frontier Airlines Airbus A320 takes off from Los Angeles international Airport on August 27, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. AaronP | Bauer-Griffin | GC Images | Getty Images Say goodbye to the airli...
Online shoppers spent record amount on Thanksgiving
D3sign | Moment | Getty Images After eating turkey and pie, lots of Americans also went on a shopping spree. Thanksgiving Day online spending hit a record of $5.29 billion, an increase of 2.9% year ov...
Retailers roll out stricter return policies ahead of the holidays
The holiday shopping season is always closely followed by a spike in gift returning. But this year, it may be harder to bring things back for free or at a low cost. Roughly 60% of retailers said they&...
Amid persistent inflation, cash-strapped consumers are tipping less
The Sweetly Bakery & Cafe in Battleground, Washington Source: Irina Sirotkina It’s the holiday season, yet Americans are feeling a little less generous. With inflation near record highs, cas...
Adidas launches investigation into Ye conduct claims
Kanye West at an event announcing a partnership with Adidas on June 28, 2016 in Hollywood, California. Getty Images Adidas said it is investigating accusations made by staff relating to the conduct of...
Postal workers in the UK launch Black Friday strike as industrial action sweeps the country
LONDON – Strikers from the CWU Trade Union attend the picket line at Peckham Royal Mail centre on November 24, 2022 in London, England. Strikes planned for the Black Friday weekend and the run-u...
Renault plans to harness geothermal energy and help heat plant
A Renault logo photographed in Bavaria, Germany. The French automotive giant says it’s targeting carbon neutrality in Europe by 2040 and globally by 2050. Igor Golovniov/Sopa Images | Lightrocke...
After years as nuclear powerhouse, France makes play in offshore wind
This image, from Sept. 2022, shows French President Emmanuel Macron speaking with workers on board a boat during a visit to the Saint-Nazaire Offshore Wind Farm. Stephane Mahe | AFP | Getty Images A f...
Economies boom with Russian wealth, migration
Russians cross the border between Russia and Georgia days after President Vladimir Putin announced a mobilization drive on September 21. Daro Sulakauri | Getty Images News | Getty Images As many econo...
Saudi Arabia wants its investors to own Manchester United and Liverpool
Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United in action during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Liverpool FC on Aug. 22, 2022 in Manchester, England. Ash Donelon | Manchester United | G...
Inflation boosts average household spending by $433 a month: Moody’s
People shop at a grocery store on June 10, 2022 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images The average American household is spending $433 more a month to buy the same goods and services it did a ...
US to boost spend, Europe hold back amid cost-of-living crisis
Many shoppers say they plan to spend less this Black Friday as the cost-of-living crisis bites. Richard Baker | In Pictures | Getty Images Black Friday may offer an opportunity to bag a bargain ahead ...
Warren Buffett explains his $750 million charitable donation on Thanksgiving eve
Warren Buffett Gerard Miller | CNBC Warren Buffett donated more than $750 million in Berkshire Hathaway stock to four foundations associated with his family on Thanksgiving eve, and the legendary inve...
Offshore floating desalination plant aims to produce drinking water from the ocean
Ocean Oasis’ Gaia system has been designed to use wave power to desalinate water. Ocean Oasis Plans to use marine energy to desalinate water received a further boost this week, after a Norwegian...