What to stream this weekend: 'Monkey King,' Stand Up to Cancer, 'No Hard Feelings,' Madden NFL 24
This week’s new entertainment releases include albums from Irish singer-songwriter Hozier and Idina Menzel, the animated “The Monkey King” from Stephen Chow and Jennifer Lawrence’s R-rated comedy “No Hard Feelings.”
2023-08-19 00:57
Why stock investors are suddenly so scared
Many investors are running a sizable profit this year -- the S&P 500 is about 14% higher in 2023. But market losses have been piling up over the past month, particularly on growing fears of contagion from an economic slowdown in China. Inflation, Russia's war in Ukraine and weakness in America's banks also have Wall Street spooked.
2023-08-19 00:53
This twisted hunk of metal that used to be a Ferrari just sold for nearly $2 million. Here's why
A hulk of dented, torn and scorched metal that was, decades ago, a Ferrari race car just sold at an RM Sotheby's auction in California for $1.9 million.
2023-08-19 00:53
Chicken sandwich wars revived by new creative offerings at the nation's largest chains
Chick-fil-A's first foray into the chicken sandwich wars was so successful that it's launching a second entry, marking the first time the chain has altered its well-known fried chicken sandwich.
2023-08-18 23:59
Spam donates 5 truckloads of beloved canned meat in response to Maui fire
The makers of Spam, saying that their "special relationship with the Hawaiian community spans decades," have donated over 264,000 cans to aid the disaster-relief efforts on Maui, the company said in a press release.
2023-08-18 22:17
Bitcoin price on the skids as investors pull $1 billion from crypto
The price of bitcoin has dropped nearly 9% since early Thursday as part of a broader sell-off of risky assets. A report that Elon Musk's Space X had dumped the cryptocurrency stoked investors' fears.
2023-08-18 21:53
Why are Treasury yields so high and what does it mean for you?
US Treasury rates are white hot. That's bad news for stocks and anyone planning to buy a home.
2023-08-18 20:55
Why Maui's rebuilding effort will be so expensive
Beyond the devastating human toll from the recent wildfires on Maui, there will be a financial cost far above what a disaster like this would have caused on the mainland.
2023-08-18 18:50
Euro zone inflation fall confirmed, easing pressure on ECB to hike
FRANKFURT Euro zone inflation slower further and even underlying price pressures appear to have peaked, Eurostat data showed
2023-08-18 17:16
H&M will 'phase out' operations in Myanmar after more worker abuse allegations
H&M has decided to stop operating in Myanmar following an increase in allegations of labor abuses at garment factories in the country.
2023-08-18 12:55
Millions of old analog photos are sitting in storage. Digitizing them can unlock countless memories
Old photos can be a treasure that keeps on giving — if you can get them out of boxes and drawers and get at them
2023-08-18 12:30
Ford reveals 800 horsepower Mustang with $300,000 price tag
Ford has just unveiled the 800-horsepower Ford Mustang GTD which will be available in late 2024 or early 2025 at a starting price around $300,000. There's much more in this Mustang, according to Ford, besides its powerful engine to account for its Lamborghini-level price. It's modeled on the Mustang GT3 racing car that's set to be driven in international competition next year.
2023-08-18 08:59