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Apple CEO Tim Cook is Fulfilling Another Steve Jobs Vision

By Michael Liedtke | Aug 24, 2020

Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, who died in 2011, was a tough act to follow. But Tim Cook seems to be doing so well at it that his eventual successor may also have big shoes to fill.

Emails Show Businesses Held Sway Over State Reopening Plans

By David A. Lieb | Aug 23, 2020

As South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster prepared to announce the end of a coronavirus stay-at-home order, his top staff received an email from the state health department.

Court: Group Can't Sue San Antonio Over Chick-fil-A Decision

Aug 23, 2020

A group of conservatives doesn't have the legal standing to sue San Antonio over its rejection of a Chick-fil-A restaurant at the city's airport, a Texas appeals court ruled.

S&P 500 Ticks Higher to Record, Powered Again by Tech Stocks

By Stan Choe and Alex Veiga | Aug 22, 2020

The S&P 500 ticked higher to close at another all-time high Friday, powered by strength for technology stocks and a couple reports on the U.S. economy that were better than expected.

Delta Bans Purported bin Laden Killer for Not Wearing a Mask

Aug 21, 2020

A former Navy SEAL who has said he killed Osama bin Laden has been banned by Delta Air Lines after removing his face mask during a flight.

Fox Says Brennaman Won't Announce NFL Games After Gay Slur

Aug 21, 2020

Thom Brennaman will not be calling NFL games on Fox after using an anti-gay slur on air during a Cincinnati Reds broadcast.

After 5 Months, AMC Theaters Reopens its Doors, Cautiously

By Lindsey Bahr | Aug 21, 2020

AMC opened some 113 locations across the U.S., advertising retro pricing and retro screenings to entice audiences back to the movies.

'Tiger King' Zoo Closes After Animal Treatment Investigation

Aug 20, 2020

The Oklahoma zoo featured in Netflix's "Tiger King" documentary has closed after federal authorities investigated it for alleged maltreatment of animals and suspended its license.

Uber, Lyft Threaten California Shutdown Over Driver Status

By Cathy Bussewitz and Michael Liedtke | Aug 20, 2020

Ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft are saying they will shut down their California operations if a new law goes into effect overnight that would force both companies to classify their drivers as employees.

Trump Wants #SCOTUS OK to Block Critics on @realdonaldtrump

By Mark Sherman | Aug 20, 2020

President Donald Trump is asking the Supreme Court to allow him to block critics from his personal Twitter account.

Viewers Don't Buy Cartier's Story About LGBTQ-Suggestive Ads for Romantic Rings

By Kilian Melloy | Aug 19, 2020

A Cartier ad in China seems to show various straight and same-sex romantic couples. Or does it? The company plays down any LGBTQ angle, but viewers have not been dissuaded.

Trump Lashes Out at Goodyear About its Policy on MAGA Wear

By Kevin Freking | Aug 19, 2020

President Donald Trump on Wednesday urged people to boycott tires from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., tweeting that the Ohio-based company had "announced a BAN ON MAGA HATS."

Apple is 1st US Company to be Valued at $2 Trillion

Aug 19, 2020

Apple is the first U.S. company to boast a market value of $2 trillion, just two years after it became the first to reach $1 trillion.

How Home Entertainment Has Become an Emotional Lifeline

How Home Entertainment Has Become an Emotional Lifeline

By Matthew Wexler | Aug 17, 2020

Now, more than ever, we're turning to famous TV actors and actresses and popular reality stars to whisk us away (if only for an episode) to a world other than our own.

Trump Appointee Rules for Photographer in Same-Sex Wedding Discrimination Suit

Aug 17, 2020

A federal judge - a recent Trump appointee - ruled that the "Fairness Ordinance" of Louisville, Kentucky may not be used against a wedding photographer who refuses to serve same-sex couples.

German Food Company to Change Racist Name of Popular Sauce

By Kirsten Grieshaber | Aug 16, 2020

One of Germany's best-known food companies said it will rename a popular spicy dressing because of the racist connotations of its name.

Tweedle Farms: Redefining the Hemp Industry for the 21st Century

Tweedle Farms: Redefining the Hemp Industry for the 21st Century

By Matthew Wexler | Aug 16, 2020

Tweedle Farms, Northwest Oregon's premier, family-owned hemp farm, is making waves in an industry where more consumers are seeking full transparency and high-quality products.

How to Get Started If You've Never Had A Bank Account

By Spencer Tierney, NerdWallet | Aug 16, 2020

A bank account can make life easier. Consider opening one — or try again if you've been rejected in the past. Here's a guide to getting started.

Colombian Fast Food Chain Bets on Automated Restaurants

By Manuel Rueda | Aug 16, 2020

A Colombian fast food chain is planning to turn its branches into automated restaurants at a moment when the coronavirus pandemic has slammed the food service industry worldwide.

How Beast Brands is Grooming the Planet as Well as the Body

How Beast Brands is Grooming the Planet as Well as the Body

By Merryn Johns | Aug 16, 2020

"We're trying to build not just a skincare company but a consumer lifestyle brand that will expand far beyond the shower, and hopefully inspire a lot of people to do a lot of good things," says Beast Brands's Jay Wilkison.

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