Business Features: May 2019

Friday, 31 May 2019

Elon Musk's SpaceX worth more than Tesla for first time, report says

Elon Musk's SpaceX worth more than Tesla for first time, report says

SpaceX is reportedly worth more than Tesla for the first time.

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Utah police used new DNA test to link man to child's death

Utah police used new DNA test to link man to child's death

Police were able to quickly connect a man to the disappearance and death of a 5-year-old Utah girl using a new type of DNA test that can produce results within hours, authorities said.

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The world’s most expensive SUV will cost you $1.9M

The world’s most expensive SUV will cost you $1.9M

The Karlmann King, which is the most expensive SUV in the world, will set you back at $1.9 million.

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Paramount hoping Elton John biopic ‘Rocketman’ will boost sales

Paramount hoping Elton John biopic ‘Rocketman’ will boost sales

The Elton John biopic “Rocketman” has opened Friday to stellar reviews and the chance that struggling Paramount could see a boost in sales.

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Wyndham Destinations investing $1B to expand urban footprint amid upheaval in hospitality industry

Wyndham Destinations investing $1B to expand urban footprint amid upheaval in hospitality industry

CEO Michael Brown believes the firm is recession-proof and resilient to challenges from Airbnb and others.

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Jeep's new pickup a dealer's dream

Jeep's new pickup a dealer's dream

Will the Jeep Gladiator keep killing it?

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German government expands electric car incentive program

German government expands electric car incentive program

The German government is extending a system of incentives to buy electric cars by 18 months until the end of 2020.

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Thursday, 30 May 2019

Judge orders Facebook to turn over records on data privacy

Judge orders Facebook to turn over records on data privacy

A Delaware judge is ordering Facebook to turn over internal records regarding data privacy and access to user data.

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College enrollments continue to drop

College enrollments continue to drop

This year marks the seventh consecutive decline.

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NBA contacted Raptors about Drake's sideline behavior: Report

NBA contacted Raptors about Drake's sideline behavior: Report

Drake’s sideline behavior drew renewed scrutiny during the NBA’s Eastern Conference Finals, when he was spotted leaving his courtside seat to give Raptors head coach Nick Nurse a shoulder massage.

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NBA stars Steph Curry, Chris Paul among top players facing stiff tax liabilities

NBA stars Steph Curry, Chris Paul among top players facing stiff tax liabilities

The NBA finals between the Golden State Warriors and Toronto Raptors kick off this week.

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NASCAR champ Kurt Busch buys America's heroes tickets for every race

NASCAR champ Kurt Busch buys America's heroes tickets for every race

Kurt Busch honors military with free tickets to every NASCAR race.

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Legendary fight ring announcer Michael Buffer: I hear my voice and I cringe

Legendary fight ring announcer Michael Buffer: I hear my voice and I cringe

Buffer's trademarked catch phrase is still hyping up crowds after three decades.

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This NYC apartment costs $85M but it comes with a trip to space

This NYC apartment costs $85M but it comes with a trip to space

This New York City apartment will set you back $85 million but comes with a number of perks including season tickets to the Brooklyn Nets and two tickets on a trip to space.

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Army of attorneys generals say veterans deserve to have their student loans extinguished

Army of attorneys generals say veterans deserve to have their student loans extinguished

Three attorneys generals explain why America's heroes are the most deserving group to receive debt relief.

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Why You Need Enterprise-Grade Remote Access

Why You Need Enterprise-Grade Remote Access

Consumers look at remote access as a convenient way to share screens with one another or access their desktop PCs from the road.

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J.K. Rowling to release 4 new e-books on ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘rich history of magic’

J.K. Rowling to release 4 new e-books on ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘rich history of magic’

J.K. Rowling’s publishing company, Pottermore Publishing, announced it would be releasing four short e-books next month on the history of magic.

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Trade war escalation puts investors in a defensive stance

Trade war escalation puts investors in a defensive stance

An unexpected escalation in the trade war between the U.S. and China jolted investors into a defensive position in May.

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Pizza Hut updates Original Pan Pizza for the first time in nearly 40 years

Pizza Hut updates Original Pan Pizza for the first time in nearly 40 years

Pizza Hut fans have grown to love the chain’s Original Pan Pizza since it was introduced in 1980. Now, for the first time ever, the menu item is being revamped with a new recipe.

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Mount Everest deaths: Why low-cost expeditions may be to blame

Mount Everest deaths: Why low-cost expeditions may be to blame

Historically low prices from operators with inexperienced or unqualified guides are luring climbers into a dangerous situation.

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NBA Finals: How Toronto Raptors embrace Drake, Canadian roots to fuel business

NBA Finals: How Toronto Raptors embrace Drake, Canadian roots to fuel business

A multipronged business strategy has helped turn Toronto into an unlikely meeting ground for basketball and pop culture.

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Facebook isn't deleting the fake Pelosi video. Should it?

Facebook isn't deleting the fake Pelosi video. Should it?

Facebook has chosen to leave up a doctored video of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in which she appeared to slur her words.

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Wednesday, 29 May 2019

Ukraine ex-president accused of taking key servers with him

Ukraine ex-president accused of taking key servers with him

Less than two weeks after Ukraine's new president assumed office, his staff discovered that his predecessor had apparently gutted key computer equipment in a meeting room when he left office.

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Cuba legalizes private Wi-Fi, importation of routers

Cuba legalizes private Wi-Fi, importation of routers

Cuba announced Wednesday that is legalizing private Wi-Fi networks and the importation of equipment like routers, eliminating one of the world's tightest restrictions on internet use.

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On the Money: Mainstream autos get driver-monitoring devices

On the Money: Mainstream autos get driver-monitoring devices

Would you pay more for a car or SUV that warns you if you're falling asleep or not paying attention behind the wheel?

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Chance to caddie for Tiger Woods reportedly gets $75K winning bid at auction

Chance to caddie for Tiger Woods reportedly gets $75K winning bid at auction

How much would you pay to caddie for Tiger Woods? One executive reportedly signed a $75,000 check for the chance.

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Vaping is not safe: Kick the habit, Dr. Mike recommends

Vaping is not safe: Kick the habit, Dr. Mike recommends

E-cigarette flavors could be bad for your heart, a study shows.

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Uber riders with 'significantly below average' ratings can now be kicked off app

Uber riders with 'significantly below average' ratings can now be kicked off app

Uber riders, beware: Those who have "below average" ratings on the app could lose their riding privileges starting this week.

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NYC Mayor de Blasio is right about Amazon tax breaks for the wrong reasons: Jonathan Hoenig

NYC Mayor de Blasio is right about Amazon tax breaks for the wrong reasons: Jonathan Hoenig

Mayor Bill de Blasio is against cronyism for Amazon, said Jonathan Hoenig,

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Sephora to close for a day to run inclusion workshops for employees

Sephora to close for a day to run inclusion workshops for employees

Makeup retailer Sephora announced Thursday that it's shuttering its doors on June 5 in order to host inclusion workshops for its employees.

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Oklahoma Mayor says flooding is of historic proportions, some lives lost

Oklahoma Mayor says flooding is of historic proportions, some lives lost

Despite devastating floods and structural damage caused by massive storms, only 8 loss of lives have been reported so far, said Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt.

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This city is home to the ‘nation’s hottest housing market’ this season: report

This city is home to the ‘nation’s hottest housing market’ this season: report

A report by Redfin, a real estate brokerage company, found Tacoma, Wash., was the home to the “nation’s hottest housing market” this season.

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SoFi in talks with NFL for LA Rams and Chargers stadium naming rights

SoFi in talks with NFL for LA Rams and Chargers stadium naming rights

SoFi in talks with NFL for naming rights to LA stadium.

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Which city has the most vacant homes in the US?

Which city has the most vacant homes in the US?

If you live in a large Midwestern city, you may notice more empty homes than usual.

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Tuesday, 28 May 2019

US scientist pleads not guilty to lying about China contact

US scientist pleads not guilty to lying about China contact

A longtime scientist for a U.S. laboratory in New Mexico pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges that he lied about contacts he had with a state-run program in China that seeks to draw foreign-educated talent.

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NFL lockout? NFLPA warns players to save money for possible 2021 work stoppage

NFL lockout? NFLPA warns players to save money for possible 2021 work stoppage

The NFL’s current collective-bargaining agreement expires after the 2020 season, and negotiations on the next deal are widely expected to be contentious.

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Oklahoma, Johnson & Johnson face off in trial against drugmakers blamed for role in opioid crisis

Oklahoma, Johnson & Johnson face off in trial against drugmakers blamed for role in opioid crisis

Oklahoma is poised to become the first state to go to trial in a lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson, the makers of pharmaceuticals blamed for contributing to the nation’s opioid crisis.

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Colorado students photographed for facial recognition study

Colorado students photographed for facial recognition study

More than 1,700 people walking on a University of Colorado campus were unknowingly photographed as part of a facial recognition research project.

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Eagle chick seen on internet cam dies after California storm

Eagle chick seen on internet cam dies after California storm

Late season rain and snow were apparently too much for a bald eagle chick in a Southern California forest nest watched by a popular internet camera .

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Burger King locations offering Impossible Whopper see higher foot traffic, report says

Burger King locations offering Impossible Whopper see higher foot traffic, report says

Burger King restaurants that have rolled out the Impossible Whopper have seen a 16.75 percent higher foot traffic, according to a new report.

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Amazon considering office space in New York City: report

Amazon considering office space in New York City: report

Amazon is reportedly looking for office space in New York City months after it pulled out of its plan to build a second headquarters in Long Island City following opposition from city and state officials.

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Monaco’s millionaires make up nearly a third of country’s population

Monaco’s millionaires make up nearly a third of country’s population

Travelers in Monaco will most likely run into a millionaire while walking in the streets of the tiny European country.

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IHOP teases a name change – again

IHOP teases a name change – again

IHOP took to social media to tease its fans and announce another name change.

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Chinese tourism to US declines for first time since 2003

Chinese tourism to US declines for first time since 2003

Chinese travel to the U.S. has dropped to its lowest since 2003, according to new data.

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Life on Mars can help push humanity forward, Astronaut Abby says

Life on Mars can help push humanity forward, Astronaut Abby says

Space exploration can help improve life on Earth, Astronaut Abby said.

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Teen who hacked into Apple twice hoping to score job with company spared from conviction

Teen who hacked into Apple twice hoping to score job with company spared from conviction

An Australian teenager who hacked into Apple twice in hopes of scoring a job with the tech company escaped jail time and was advised by the judge to use his talents for good rather than evil.

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Sports Illustrated sold to Authentic Brands Group for $110 million

Sports Illustrated sold to Authentic Brands Group for $110 million

Meredith Corp announced Monday that it has sold Sports Illustrated, the brand, to Authentic Brand Groups LLC for $110 million.

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