Money and Business Archives

Venmo and other payment app theft is ‘skyrocketing,’ Manhattan DA warns

January 23, 2024 4:13 am CNN Newsource

By Mark Morales, CNN (CNN) — Venmo, Cash App, PayPal, Zelle and other payment apps may be convenient ways to send cash with a few taps of… Continue Reading

‘The straw that broke the camel’s back’: United CEO’s frustration with Boeing’s problems

January 23, 2024 4:11 am CNN Newsource

By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — United Airlines, one of the biggest buyers of Boeing jets, is losing patience with the troubled… Continue Reading

The Los Angeles Times plunges into ‘chaos’ as brutal layoffs loom and senior editors call it quits

January 23, 2024 3:30 am CNN Newsource

By Oliver Darcy, CNN New York (CNN) — Editor’s Note: A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. Sign up… Continue Reading

It’s primary time in New Hampshire. Here’s a snapshot of the Granite State’s economy

January 23, 2024 3:00 am CNN Newsource

By Alicia Wallace and Tami Luhby, CNN New York (CNN) — New Hampshire, the “first-in-the-nation” primary state (which will hold those… Continue Reading

3 burning questions Netflix faces at the start of 2024

January 23, 2024 3:00 am CNN Newsource

By Samantha Delouya, CNN Los Angeles (CNN) — Netflix appears to be in a dominant position in Hollywood’s battle for eyeballs and ad… Continue Reading

Cal State faculty members end strike after one day

January 22, 2024 11:55 pm CNN Newsource

By Melissa Alonzo (CNN) — Faculty members at California State University (CSU), the largest public university system in America, have ended… Continue Reading

Tencent’s Riot Games lays off 11% of staff globally

January 22, 2024 11:35 pm CNN Newsource

By Michelle Toh, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Riot Games, the developer of hit video games like “League of Legends” and “Valorant,” is cutting 11%… Continue Reading

Santa Ynez Valley Restaurant Weeks offers 3 course meal deals and wine tastings

January 22, 2024 6:14 pm Tracy Lehr

SOLVANG, Calif.-There are special three course meals for a variety of prices to fit your budget during Santa Ynez Valley Restaurant Weeks. That is… Continue Reading

Australia sanctions Russian national accused of hacking in Medibank data leak

January 22, 2024 8:22 pm CNN Newsource

By Jessie Yeung and Hilary Whiteman, CNN Brisbane, Australia (CNN) — Australia has publicly named and imposed cyber sanctions on a Russian… Continue Reading

Storyteller Children’s Center implements new Family Advocate Program for homeless children in Santa Barbara

January 22, 2024 7:24 am Patricia Martellotti

Storyteller Children's Center launched its newest advocate program, providing high-quality early childhood education to homeless and at-risk… Continue Reading

Hotel project appeal may mean the end of the Press Room bar in Santa Barbara

January 22, 2024 6:28 pm John Palminteri

An appeal on a hotel project has been led by supporters of the Press Room pub which will be displaced. The Santa Barbara City Council deals with the… Continue Reading

FTC bans TurboTax from advertising ‘free’ services, calls it deceptive

January 22, 2024 3:25 pm CNN Newsource

By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — The Federal Trade Commission ruled in a final order and opinion Monday that TurboTax, the popular… Continue Reading

Harvard cancer institute moves to retract six studies, correct 31 others amid data manipulation claims

January 22, 2024 2:07 pm CNN Newsource

By Matt Egan, CNN (CNN) — The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, a prestigious Harvard teaching school, is moving to retract six studies and… Continue Reading

Apple security update to safeguard against thieves now available

January 22, 2024 1:54 pm CNN Newsource

By Ramishah Maruf and Jennifer Korn, CNN New York (CNN) — Apple’s major iPhone security update is now available to download, designed to… Continue Reading

Dow closes above 38,000 for first time

January 22, 2024 1:24 pm CNN Newsource

By Krystal Hur, CNN New York (CNN) — Stocks gained on Monday, building on last week’s gangbusters rally, with the Dow crossing the 38,000… Continue Reading

Republican AGs back Texas and Florida social media regulations at US Supreme Court

January 22, 2024 12:55 pm CNN Newsource

By Brian Fung, CNN Washington (CNN) — Social media companies should be treated as utilities such as telephone or telegraph companies, a… Continue Reading

Fed’s Barkin: March rate cut isn’t out of the picture. ‘You make the call when you get to the meeting’

January 22, 2024 11:39 am CNN Newsource

By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN New York (CNN) — If the economy were to undergo an annual physical, Richmond Federal Reserve President Tom Barkin… Continue Reading

Thousands of faculty walk off the job at largest university system in US

January 22, 2024 10:20 am CNN Newsource

By Samantha Delouya, CNN Los Angeles (CNN) — Thousands of faculty members at California State University, the largest university system in… Continue Reading

Boeing faces new safety alert over earlier generation of 737s

January 22, 2024 9:44 am CNN

CNN By Gregory Wallace and Hanna Ziady, CNN (CNN) — The US Federal Aviation Administration has urged airlines to inspect so-called door plugs on… Continue Reading

H&M pulls school uniform ad in Australia after complaints it sexualized children

January 22, 2024 9:14 am CNN Newsource

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — H&M has apologized for and removed a school uniform advertisement in Australia after users on social media… Continue Reading