Turn down the heat to stop Putin? Europe wrestles with its Russian gas addiction
It's only been just over a week, but so far, Russia has let the gas flow. But that presents another...
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Disney+ to Roll Out Cheaper, Ad-Supported Subscription in Late 2022
Times have changed, and so have the streaming wars. Disney announced Friday that it would roll out a cheaper, ad-supported...
Inside the 280-foot yacht seized by the French government – CNN Video
The 280-foot yacht Amore Vero features multiple decks, accommodates up to 14 guests and has a swimming pool that turns...
Why many businesses are getting tougher on Russia than sanctions require
A growing number of businesses are choosing to shut down their operations in Russia -- even if they aren't required...
It’s not the best time to be a Russian oligarch
In his first State of the Union address Tuesday night, President Joe Biden addressed Russian President Vladimir Putin's cronies directly,...
Here are the companies pulling back from Russia
Here's a look at the latest major corporate announcements. AutosFord announced Tuesday that it was suspending its operations in Russia....
Felicity Ace: Burnt-out cargo ship carrying thousands of luxury cars sinks – CNN Video
The Felicity Ace which caught fire on February 16 while carrying thousands of cars, including Lamborghinis and Porsches, finally sank...
States want to boycott Russian vodka. Here’s why that won’t work
So far, officials in Ohio, Utah and New Hampshire have called on liquor stores to remove Russian-made or Russian-branded products...
Global Air Travel Is Disrupted by Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Competing aviation sanctions and the narrowing of airspace available for commercial travel over Russia and Eastern Europe are adding strain...
Financial sanctions are easier than ever for Russians to evade. Thank Bitcoin
But some experts say those measures, which so far do not target Putin himself, are becoming increasingly easy to evade,...
How much longer can China’s economy handle ‘zero-Covid’? – CNN Video
CNN's Kristie Lu Stout examines the growing economic impact of China's tough "zero-Covid" policies -- from a slump in domestic...
The Nord Stream 2 pipeline is on the scrap heap because of the Ukraine crisis. Here’s why that matters
The 1,230-kilometer pipeline was supposed to ferry huge amounts of natural gas directly from Russia to Europe via Germany, and...
Haiti hikes minimum wage by up to 54% following worker protests
The office of Prime Minister Ariel Henry on Twitter posted a sliding scale of wage hikes that vary by economic...
US adds sites operated by Tencent and Alibaba to ‘notorious markets’ list
The list identifies 42 online markets and 35 physical markets that are reported to engage in or facilitate substantial trademark...
Inside Subway’s Turnaround Plan
Subway, which has the most locations of any restaurant chain in the U.S., is pursuing a new way to try...
GE Warns Supply-Chain Issues to Pressure Profits, Cash Flow
General Electric Co. warned that supply-chain problems, labor shortages and inflation would weigh on its financial results in the first...
Global markets stabilize as Russian invasion threat continues
Australia's S&P/ASX 200 and Japan's benchmark Nikkei (N225) closed down 1% and 0.4%, respectively, while South Korea's Kospi (KOSPI) was...
Alibaba, Tencent E-Commerce Sites Tagged by U.S. for Counterfeit Sales
Both were on the “notorious markets’’ list of entities that allegedly sell or facilitate the sale of counterfeit goods. Source...
Farmers Feel the Squeeze of Inflation
Inflation is growing on the farm. American farmers are paying significantly higher prices for their weed-killing chemicals, crop seeds, fertilizer,...
Harvard Wants M.B.A.s to Learn How to Be Happy at Work
A hot course at Harvard Business School promises to teach future leaders an elusive skill—managing happiness. One of the toughest...
