New York (CNN Business)From M&Ms’ mascots becoming more inclusive to a bologna face mask, there was lots of wild food news this week. We’ve done the dutiful task of rounding it all up if you need a change of pace from the doom and gloom of all that other “news.” Here’s what happened: Bologna mask Oscar Mayer debuted a bologna-inspired […]

Of all the most serious crimes tracked by the FBI – known as Part I offenses – theft-related property crimes are by far the most common. There were a total 6.5 million property crimes reported in the U.S. in 2020, resulting in the theft of tens of billions of dollars worth of property – only a fraction of which has […]

Petrol prices: Howard Cox calls for cuts to fuel duty We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info After 2030 the sale of all new petrol and diesel […]

(CNN)As the Omicron variant sweeps the nation, it’s disrupting everything from garbage collection and emergency services, schools and travel as employees are out sick or in quarantine. In New York, trash is going uncollected and three subway lines are closed because so many workers are out sick. Schools and hospitals are reporting staff shortages, too, and airlines continue to cancel […]

Stocks have moved significantly lower over the course of the trading day on Friday, extending the sharp pullback seen in the previous session. The major averages have all slid firmly into negative territory, with the Dow showing a notable drop. The major averages have seen further downside in recent trading, hitting new lows for the session. The Dow is down […]

Asian stocks ended mixed on Monday as Covid-19 worries and concerns that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates in the near future to tackle inflation offset better than expected Chinese GDP data. Volatility in bond markets and a public holiday in the U.S. also kept investors on edge. Chinese shares rose as data showed the country’s economy grew faster […]

Karin Kimbrough is chief economist at LinkedIn. The opinions expressed in this commentary are her own. Entering year three of the pandemic, the labor market today looks markedly different from when we entered this crisis. At LinkedIn, my team of data scientists and economists has a unique view into how ways of working have shifted — through the lens of […]

Mushie & Co, LLC is recalling FRIGG Silicone Pacifiers citing choking risk, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said. The recall involves about 333,725 units of FRIGG silicone pacifiers that comes in two designs: Classic and Daisy. The Classic design consists of a silicone nipple attached to a round plastic shield. The Daisy design consists of a silicone nipple attached […]

Following the sell-off seen in the previous session, stocks are likely to see further downside in early trading on Friday. The major index futures are currently pointing to a lower open for the markets, with the Dow futures down by 232 points. Early selling pressure may be generated in reaction to a report from the Commerce Department unexpectedly showing a […]

Bitcoin fraud: Victim discusses ‘warning bells’ We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Reports as of 1pm GMT Friday showed the entire cryptocurrency market plunged by nine […]