By John Liu, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Apple offered the latest version of its budget friendly phone for pre-sale in key markets on Friday, in an effort to woo price-sensitive customers in countries like China and India. The launch of the iPhone 16e, which costs $599 and is equipped with artificial intelligence, came in
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By Maria Sole Campinoti, CNN (CNN) — Delta Air Lines Flight 4819 flipped over upon landing at Toronto Pearson International airport, leaving 76 passengers hanging upside down from their seatbelts. Now the company is offering them $30,000 each. If all passengers accept the offer, the airline will pay out approximately $2.3 million in total. “Delta
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By Lucy Bayly, CNN New York (CNN) — US stocks fell Thursday after the world’s largest retailer warned that 2025 would be a rollercoaster ride and said it expected sales to slow this year amid fears that consumers are tapped out. The sour forecast from Walmart (WMT) dragged down the Dow by more than 650
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By David Goldman and Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — In October 2022, Elon Musk paid $44 billion to buy Twitter — almost certainly an overpayment — and he promptly made significant changes that plunged the company into chaos and sent its ad business and valuation into a tailspin. Two and a half years
Continue ReadingBy Liam Reilly, CNN (CNN) — Amazon MGM Studios is taking creative control of the James Bond franchise, in a new deal announced Thursday. Under the deal, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli — the duo who brought the 007 films to theaters for more than 60 years — will remain co-owners of the franchise.
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CNN By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — Imagine a language tutor who is always on, available anytime to teach new vocabulary or check up on a student’s progress. On Thursday, Nvidia launched a language learning platform using artificial intelligence that promises to do just that for American Sign Language learners, in partnership with
Continue ReadingBy Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — Imagine a language tutor who is always on, available anytime to teach new vocabulary or check up on a student’s progress. On Thursday, Nvidia launched a language learning platform using artificial intelligence that promises to do just that for American Sign Language learners, in partnership with the
Continue ReadingBy Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — During America’s inflation crisis, shoppers have flooded to Walmart for groceries and clothing, looking for good deals on all manner of essentials. But Walmart said Thursday 2025 will be trickier as consumers grow increasingly frustrated with inflation and concerned about President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Walmart warned Thursday
Continue ReadingBy John Liu, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Inbound investment in China plummeted to a four-year low in January, as the world’s second-largest economy grapples with a flurry of headwinds. The Ministry of Commerce reported on Wednesday that 97.6 billion yuan ($13.4 billion) in foreign direct investment was utilized last month, a 13% drop from
Continue ReadingBy Hadas Gold, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump’s media company is suing a Brazilian Supreme Court Justice in an unusual case that involves First Amendment concerns, international law and internal Brazilian politics. Trump Media and Technology Group, which runs Trump’s preferred social media platform Truth Social, has joined forces with conservative-leaning social media company
Continue ReadingBy Gloria Pazmino, CNN New York (CNN) — The Trump administration is moving ahead with its plan to kill New York City’s congestion pricing – a controversial tolling program designed to help raise millions in critical infrastructure funding and decrease traffic in Manhattan’s most congested zones. In a letter to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul
Continue ReadingBy David Goldman, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump, in an interview with Fox News’ Sean Hannity that aired Tuesday night, acknowledged that inflation is on the rise again — bucking his campaign promise to lower prices immediately upon taking office. But he said the Biden administration’s runaway spending is to blame. “Inflation is back,”
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Eadicicco, CNN (CNN) — Apple on Wednesday announced a cheaper new version of the iPhone 16 called the iPhone 16e, signaling a renewed push into the budget smartphone market for the tech giant. It’s also the first iPhone with a cellular modem designed by Apple, and the cheapest iPhone Apple currently sells that
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By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN (CNN) — When people think of Social Security, they typically think of monthly benefits — for the roughly 69 million retirees, disabled workers, dependents and survivors who receive them today. But word that members of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is seeking access to the Social Security Administration’s data systems
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By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Ticket prices for the highly anticipated 4 Nations Face-Off Championship between Canada and the United States are rivaling those of the Super Bowl. The upcoming hockey game marks the first time that NHL players from the two countries are battling each other for a title since the
Continue ReadingFrom Reuters Nikola said Wednesday it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and would pursue a sale of all or most of its assets, after grappling with rapid cash burn and struggling to raise funds in the past few quarters. The development brings to a close a challenging journey that included numerous leadership changes,
Continue ReadingBy Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — KFC, the fast food chain formerly known as Kentucky Fried Chicken, is leaving the state where it all began. The chicken chain’s parent company, Yum Brands, announced Tuesday that KFC’s corporate headquarters is leaving Kentucky for Texas, joining sister brand Pizza Hut’s offices in the Dallas suburb
Continue ReadingBy Samantha Delouya, CNN (CNN) — Federal layoffs may soon come for America’s largest mortgage insurer, a powerful engine of the country’s housing market. On Tuesday, Bloomberg reported that President Donald Trump’s administration plans to lay off at least 40% of the workers at the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). However, a government spokesperson denied plans
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CNN, POOL By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — President Donald Trump threatened to place a tariff of around 25% on cars imported into the United States, a policy that could raise prices on cars from most automakers – including American car brands – almost immediately after the tariffs are imposed. The tariffs could
Continue ReadingBy John Liu and Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he plans to impose tariffs of around 25% on auto imports as well as semiconductors and pharmaceuticals shipped to the United States as early as April 2. Trump recently enacted a 10% across-board-tariff on goods coming from China and
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