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Tony Hsieh, former Zappos CEO and ‘tremendous visionary,’ dies at 46

November 28, 2020 9:33 am CNN

Tony Hsieh, the former CEO of Zappos, died peacefully and surrounded by family on Friday, according to a statement emailed to CNN by Megan Fazio, a…

China slaps tariffs of up to 212% on Australian wine imports

November 27, 2020 8:21 am CNN

Australian winemakers have been dealt a huge blow from China as tensions continue to spiral between the two countries. Chinese regulators announced…

Inmates at Monterey County Jail may be involved in statewide EDD scam

November 25, 2020 3:22 pm Avery Johnson

Thousands of inmates in California, including death row inmates, may have received up to a billion dollars from the…

Some California counties winding down hotels for homeless

November 25, 2020 5:17 pm The Associated Press

Some California counties are pushing ahead with plans to wind down a program that’s moved homeless people into…

Another 778,000 Americans filed first-time unemployment claims last week

November 25, 2020 12:53 pm CNN

The recovery in the American job market is still painfully slow. Another 778,000 people filed for first-time unemployment benefits last week on a…

The new Mini Cooper JCW GP is quirky and quick, but not worth the cost

November 25, 2020 7:58 am CNN

Mini Coopers are quick and quirky little cars, but they’re not the most comfortable or practical. And while the Mini Cooper John Cooper Works…

Asian stocks rise following Wall Street rally and positive vaccine news

November 24, 2020 7:11 pm CNN

Stocks in Asia jumped on Wednesday, following Wall Street’s rally that saw the Dow pass the 30,000 milestone for the first time, as investors…

Dow tops 30,000 for the first time ever as Biden transition begins

November 24, 2020 1:12 pm CNN

Investors have a lot to be thankful for this holiday-shortened week — including the Dow passing the 30,000 milestone for the first time as stocks…

Prosecutor: Unemployment claim made in Scott Peterson’s name

November 24, 2020 12:57 pm The Associated Press

A California prosecutor says someone has filed an unemployment claim in the name of convicted murderer Scott…

Two energy bill assistance programs open to Monterey, Santa Cruz County residents

November 24, 2020 12:38 pm Avery Johnson

The Central Coast Energy Services is offering two programs to help low-income households in Monterey, Santa Cruz…

The Dow just hit 30,000. It was a long road to get there

November 24, 2020 11:48 am CNN

Dow 30,000 is a milestone nearly 125 years in the making. The average began tracking the most powerful corporate stocks in 1896, and it has served as…

Stocks soar as Biden transition begins

November 24, 2020 7:33 am CNN

Investors have a lot to be thankful for this holiday-shortened week, and stocks posted solid gains Tuesday to extend Monday’s rally. The Dow…

Hotels endure a holiday season that’s short on cheer

November 24, 2020 6:32 am CNN

John Fitzpatrick won’t be putting up the usual festive Christmas decorations in one of the two Manhattan hotels he owns this year. It’s…

Janet Yellen’s first battle is already taking shape

November 24, 2020 5:38 am CNN

President-elect Joe Biden has made the historic decision to tap Janet Yellen, former chair of the Federal Reserve, as his Treasury Secretary. She…

A dark money mystery in Florida centers on the campaign of a spoiler candidate who appeared to help a Republican win by 32 votes

November 23, 2020 6:27 pm CNN

A month before Election Day in Florida a mysterious company called Proclivity, Inc. contributed $550,000 to a pair of newly formed political action…

Why Janet Yellen makes so much sense as Treasury secretary

November 23, 2020 3:51 pm CNN

Janet Yellen checks all the boxes in President-elect Joe Biden’s quest to find a Treasury secretary who won’t spook Wall Street, alienate…

How Trump’s fundraising could benefit his post-White House political life

November 23, 2020 12:31 pm CNN

One email asks for donations to “Stop the Left from trying to steal the Election.” Another offers a “COUNT ALL LEGAL VOTES”…

Pat Quinn, the co-founder of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, dies at 37

November 23, 2020 6:58 am CNN

Pat Quinn, one of the co-founders of the viral ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, died Sunday at the age of 37, according to a statement from the ALS…

Biden aides fill the void on TV while Trump remains off the air

November 23, 2020 12:31 am CNN

A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. While President…

Macy’s honors New York City’s essential workers with holiday window displays

November 22, 2020 8:18 pm CNN

Nothing, not even a pandemic, can dampen the holiday spirit in New York City — but we wouldn’t be here without the essential workers who…