Texas doctor working in Covid-19 unit: It's a tsunami
(CNN)At least 1,000 American deaths linked to the coronavirus were reported Tuesday, and the spread shows no sign of slowing down. The harrowing death toll comes as states across the … Read More
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These are the unexpected winners of the grocery wars
New York (CNN Business)Retailers are expected to close stores in record numbers this year, but German discount grocery chain Aldi is still expanding in the United States. Aldi announced Tuesday … Read More
Royal couple offer glimpse of electric Jaguar concept car
Story highlights Car makers relaunching classics as electric vehicles Royal couple rode in electric Jaguar at wedding (CNN)Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, are a trend-setting couple on many … Read More
Royal Bank of Scotland changes name to NatWest
Royal Bank of Scotland has formally changed its name to NatWest Group on Wednesday, removing Scotland from the name of the lender’s parent company for the first time since it … Read More
New York Gov. Cuomo says state has suspended 27 liquor licenses for violations of social distancing rules
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday that the state liquor authority has suspended 27 licenses. Cuomo said bars "exploited the existing regulations" by taking outdoor dining as an opportunity to … Read More
Key Senate committee approves Shelton, Waller for Fed positions
Judy Shelton and Christopher Waller gained important approval Tuesday from the Senate banking committee as nominees to the Federal Reserve's board of governors. Shelton was approved on a party-line 13-12 … Read More
Shamrock Capital Closes $400 Million Content Investment Fund For Entertainment IP
Shamrock Capital, the LA-based investment firm created by the late Roy E. Disney, has closed a new content fund with $400 million in committed capital to acquire existing entertainment IP … Read More
Over 51 million Americans have filed jobless claims since March
New York (CNN Business)The pandemic recession is hurting women more than men, potentially undoing years of progress if lawmakers don’t step up efforts to improve conditions for women, economists at … Read More
As demand shrinks, gold import likely to fall to 17-year low
Those interested in investing in gold have shifted to instruments, such as sovereign gold bonds and gold ETFs. Many others are, in fact, selling gold or using it as collateral … Read More
Harry Potter books prove UK lockdown hit despite JK Rowling trans rights row
The backlash against JK Rowling’s views on transgender law reform has failed to dent the popularity of the Harry Potter author’s books, with publisher Bloomsbury saying they have proved a … Read More