News Around the Globe
By Alex The healthy growth spurt that Netflix has enjoyed this year because of the coronavirus is finally coming to an end. The video-streaming giant — which has been one …
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By Salo A blowhard rapper has been busted in Los Angeles after rapping in a music video about “getting rich” by fraudulently obtaining COVID-19 unemployment benefits, federal prosecutors said. Fontrell …
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By Manskar Johnson & Johnson reported stronger than expected quarterly profits, but the stock fell nonetheless after the drugmaker temporarily halted a crucial late-stage study of its coronavirus vaccine. The …
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By Salo The World Health Organization has warned leaders against relying on COVID-19 lockdowns to tackle outbreaks — after previously saying countries should be careful how quickly they re-open. WHO …
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By Brad A California man who defrauded several local governments in the state five years ago is now charged with trying to steal $22 million from the Paycheck Protection Program. …
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By Lisa Target has finally announced the date for its big annual shopping event — and it just so happens to coincide with Amazon’s Prime Day. Target’s Deal Days event …
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By Jane Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II and her family are facing a 35 million pound ($45 million) hit from the coronavirus pandemic, partly due to a shortage of tourists, the …
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By Alexander Walmart said Tuesday it would run a pilot project to deliver self-collection test kits for the coronavirus through automated drones at customers’ doorsteps. The retailer has partnered with …
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By Manskar A watchdog group accused Amazon of jacking up prices for essential goods it sold directly to consumers during the coronavirus pandemic, even though the company has blamed spikes …
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By Vega Forget the iPhone 12, Apple’s hottest new product is a face mask. The iPhone maker has reportedly created its first face mask designed in-house, and is beginning to …
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By Manskar AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine could still be ready this year even though it had to halt a key clinical study after a participant got sick, CEO Pascal Soriot said …
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By Mcenery Jamie Dimon capped off the long Labor Day weekend by warning employees who participated in illegal coronavirus loans that he’s on to them. “We are so grateful for …
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By Chuck Action camera maker GoPro said Thursday its premium subscribers can now live stream their treks, rides and swims directly on to its website. Earlier, users with high-end GoPro …
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By Manskar The European Commission has placed its first official order for a coronavirus vaccine with a deal to buy 300 million doses of AstraZeneca’s experimental shot, officials said Friday. …
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By Steigrad The coronavirus pandemic has helped stanch the bloodletting at Charlie Ergen‘s struggling satellite TV company Dish Network. The Englewood, Colo.-based company on Friday reported fewer than expected subscriber …
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By Vega It’s looking like Big Tech isn’t going back to the office anytime soon. Facebook this week announced it will allow its employees to work from home until next …
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By Vega BMW on Wednesday reported a quarterly loss of $790 million, fueled by a staggering 25-percent sales drop as the coronavirus pandemic continues to pummel the auto industry. The …
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By Alex After reporting an eye-popping $5 billion loss, Disney said it will release “Mulan” directly to the Disney+ as it looks to its budding streaming service to carry it …
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By Steigrad Sony said it expects to log a 40 percent decline in full-year profit at its film and TV studio unit due to the pandemic. That’s marks a revision …
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By Manskar The Royal Caribbean cruise conglomerate has dropped the word “cruises” from its name as the industry takes a beating from the coronavirus pandemic. The Miami-based travel company announced …
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