New York (CNN)Forget Gucci, Chanel or Louis Vuitton. It’s Starbucks that’s emerged as a hot brand for bargain hunters. Shoppers in the past several weeks have flocked to popular resale marketplaces like Poshmark and OfferUp to score mugs, tumblers and cups bearing the Seattle-based chain’s brand. Poshmark CEO Manish Chandra said a pandemic-triggered nostalgia for Starbucks (SBUX) drinks and the […]
» Read moreTarget closes 24 Minnesota stores amid looting Minneapolis stores are taking precaution and shutting down to prevent further looting during protests. FOX Business’ Jackie DeAngelis with more. The death of a black man being detained by a white police officer has unleashed the "pent-up pain of years," the CEO of Target said, promising to send first-aid supplies to areas affected by subsequent […]
» Read moreMinnesota is deploying as many as 1,700 troops to tackle the intensifying unrest in what Governor Tim Walz said is the largest such measure in the state’s history. Walz earlier issued an executive order for a temporary 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew for Minneapolis and St. Paul on the heels of protests in the metropolitan area over the killing […]
» Read moreThe art market will get its first big test since the pandemic began when Sotheby’s holds its evening sales of Impressionist, modern and contemporary art next month, headlined by a Francis Bacon triptych estimated at $60 million. The New York auctions, which will be streamed live on June 29, represent a break from a centuries-old tradition, the company said Friday. […]
» Read moreAt his press conference on Friday California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that he will issue guidelines next week for some counties to be allowed to move into Phase 3 of the state’s reopening plan, which includes “high-risk workspaces” such as movie theaters. The governor said local conditions would guide whether a county could move into this next stage. The state’s […]
» Read moreTwo days after the launch of HBO Max, the two lead analysts at MoffettNathanson are less than impressed. Michael Nathanson and Craig Moffett began their twice-monthly conference call for clients Friday with their early reactions to HBO Max, WarnerMedia’s long-awaited entrant in the increasingly crowded streaming space. It joined Disney+, Apple TV+, Peacock and Quibi as recently launched challengers to […]
» Read moreFor months, researchers have believed that the very first known U.S. case of Covid-19 in mid-January may have seeded an initial large outbreak in the Seattle area, spreading undetected for almost six weeks. However, a new analysis from researchers at the University of Arizona and elsewhere, based on computer simulations of how the virus evolves, indicates that this is most […]
» Read moreMOBILE network EE has launched some huge SIM-only deals in recent months. There’s now a new one to consider, with a big 100GB contract deal which saves £30. EE has a handful of new deals running until midnight June 2, but a big SIM-only plan stands out. The 18-month contract provides 100GB with unlimited minutes and texts of monthly data […]
» Read moreVarney: Elon Musk isn’t just a ‘showman,’ he’s a ‘game changer’ FOX Business’ Stuart Varney says his initially opinion on Tesla CEO Elon Musk was wrong. Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here. Continue Reading Below FOX Business’ Stuart Varney, in his latest “My Take,” admitted that he has been "wrong" about Tesla […]
» Read moreGOOGLE has created a genius "social distancing" app to help people stay two metres apart. The app uses augmented reality to overlay a virtual ring around you – which you can see through a smartphone camera. It's called Sodar, and is designed to help people better observe social distancing guidelines. The app clearly reveals if someone is standing too close […]
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