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Dubai Luxury Home Market Soars as World's Rich Flee Pandemic
After nearly three decades in London, Christophe Reech was fed up with the city's pandemic lockdowns. This spring, he sold his luxury townhouse and jetted off to the desert sheikhdom of Dubai to start a new life with his family.
Nintendo Profits Boom as People Stuck at Home Play Games
Nintendo Co.'s profit for the fiscal year that ended in March jumped 86% on healthy sales of its Switch handheld machine as people stayed home due to the pandemic, turning to video games for entertainment.
Condom Sales Rise Rapidly in April
Condom manufacturers saw a large jump in sales numbers this past month, with a 23.4% increase in April.
Facebook Board Upholds Trump Suspension
Former President Donald Trump won't return to Facebook. The social network's quasi-independent Oversight Board has voted to permanently ban his account after it was suspended four months ago for inciting violence that led to the deadly Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Facebook Board's Trump Decision Could have Wider Impacts
Since the day after the deadly Jan. 6 riots on the U.S. Capitol, former President Donald Trump's social media accounts have been silent — muzzled for inciting violence using the platforms as online megaphones.
Apple's App Store Goes on Trial in Threat to 'Walled Garden'
On Monday, Apple faces one of its most serious legal threats in recent years: A trial that threatens to upend its iron control over its app store, which brings in billions of dollars each year while feeding more than 1.6 billion iPhones, iPads, and other
CVS and Walgreens Have Wasted More Vaccine Doses Than Most States Combined
Two national pharmacy chains that the federal government entrusted to inoculate people against covid-19 account for the lion's share of wasted vaccine doses, according to government data obtained by KHN.
Behind the Scenes of Hollywood's 'Gay-For-Pay' Pipeline
Casting LGBTQ actors in queer roles only scratches the surface of the complexities behind the Hollywood business model, where talent is a commodity and the benchmark for success is a delicate balance of earnings and artistry.
'Pose' Producer/Director Janet Mock Calls Out Hollywood for Undervaluing Trans Talent
'Pose' producer/director & trans activist Janet Mock called out Hollywood for undervaluing trans talent, including her own. "Why am I making $40,000 an episode? Huh?" she asked at the show's premiere this past Thursday.
Booms in Idaho, Utah Buck the Curve of Slowing U.S. Growth
Two Western states known for their rugged landscapes and wide-open spaces are bucking the trend of sluggish U.S. population growth, though different forces are powering the population booms in Utah and Idaho.
Marijuana Social Equity: Seeds Planted but Will They Grow?
Social equity has been a selling point for marijuana legalization. New York, which last month broadly legalized cannabis use, has set a goal of getting 50% of licenses to minorities and other social equity applicants.
3D Printing's New Challenge: Solving the US Housing Shortage
A new generation of startups wants to disrupt the way houses are built by automating production with industrial 3D printers.
Report: The Increasing Popularity Of Online Services Through 2020
Throughout the pandemic, businesses in America and around the world have struggled to stay solvent. But online services flourished through 2020. Here is a look at a few success stories.
No Musk, Please. 'SNL' Cast Members Bowen Yang, Aidy Bryant & More Slam Billionaire as Host
On Saturday "Saturday Night Live" tweeted that Tesla-mogul Elon Musk would be hosting the show on May 8 with musical guest Miley Cyrus. Some cast members were not happy with the choice.
Caitlyn Jenner Announced CA Governor's Run. Now Buy the Mug
Caitlyn Jenner announced her candidacy for governor yesterday. Now you buy a mug.
Pandemic to Deplete Provincetown, other Summer Destinations, of Seasonal Workers?
The Biden administration said it will approve an additional 22,000 H-2B visas, but lawmakers from New England and other regions that rely on the visas for tourism and other seasonal trades say that's still inadequate.
Who Is That Masked Ginger on Those Tongue-in-Cheek Security Ads?
He's become a meme for wearing a mask on the wrong part of his head during the pandemic, and for that ginger mustache that curls in a way that makes every hipster's envious. But who is the guy in those snarky SimpiSafe commercials?
Why Corporate America Appears to be Drifting Away from the Republican Party
There's a growing rift between corporate America and the GOP, and the actions of the Republican Party seem to be driving the alienation.
Outages Blamed on Malware Still Plaguing Budget Airlines
The timing could hardly be worse for start-up Avelo Airlines, which can't process reservations as it prepares for its first flight next week in California.
Disney's New 'Gender-Inclusive' Policies Modernize the Family-Friendly Theme Parks
Mickey's high-waisted red shorts and Minnie's polka-dot flared skirt with a sensible yellow heel won't be changing any time soon, but for Disney Park "cast members" (aka employees), new policies indicate that times are changing.