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What’s allowed in NC’s Phase 3? Answers to questions about clubs, theaters, Halloween.
NC will move into Phase 3 of its reopening plan this Friday. What does it mean for bars, amusement parks, ...
Duke Energy reportedly a takeover target by a Florida utility company
Duke Energy, the dominant energy supplier in North Carolina, was reportedly approached by NextEra Energy about a merger. Powered by ...
‘Like zero’ chance of seismic tests off NC in next drilling ban, interior secretary says
There are four companies seeking permits for seismic testing off of the North Carolina coast. The tests are used to ...
After landing $49M incentive package from NC, Purina will add 300 jobs in Eden
Nestle Purina chose Eden, N.C., over other locations in Ohio and Kentucky. It will take over a former brewery that ...
Triangle, Mecklenburg unemployment fall to lowest rate since the start of the pandemic
The jobless rate, by itself, doesn’t tell the full story of how the coronavirus has affected the NC economy. Powered ...
What’s allowed in NC’s Phase 3? Answers to questions about clubs, theaters, Halloween.
NC will move into Phase 3 of its reopening plan this Friday. What does it mean for bars, amusement parks, ...
Duke Energy reportedly a takeover target by a Florida utility company
Duke Energy, the dominant energy supplier in North Carolina, was reportedly approached by NextEra Energy about a merger. Powered by ...
‘Like zero’ chance of seismic tests off NC in next drilling ban, interior secretary says
There are four companies seeking permits for seismic testing off of the North Carolina coast. The tests are used to ...
After landing $49M incentive package from NC, Purina will add 300 jobs in Eden
Nestle Purina chose Eden, N.C., over other locations in Ohio and Kentucky. It will take over a former brewery that ...
How to add donation stickers to your TikTok videos and direct viewers to charities of your choice
It’s easy to add a donation sticker to your TikTok video. Rafael Henrique/SOPA You can add donation stickers on TikTok ...
The first presidential debate was an embarrassment for the US and international news outlets came down on it harshly
President Donald Trump and moderator Chris Wallace during the first 2020 presidential debate. OLIVIER DOULIERY/AFP via Getty Images Much of ...
Disney is planning to lay off 28,000 employees — here’s how much workers are paid at America’s amusement parks
The annual wage in the amusement parks industry was far below the median across all industries. Shutterstock Disney shared in ...
Palantir jumps 14% in trading debut after opening at $17 billion valuation
Palantir CEO Alex Karp Photo by Julien Mattia/NurPhoto via Getty Images Data-mining firm Palantir climbed as much as 14% in ...
Meet the Trumps: How America’s first family arrived in New York on a steamship from Germany in 1885 and built a sprawling empire in 4 generations
Donald Trump stands with his children Ivanka and Donald Jr., during Trump’s press conference at Trump Tower in New York ...
Singapore telemedicine startup Doctor Anywhere thrives as virtual healthcare becomes the new normal
Business Insider Wai Mun Lim, CEO and founder of Singaporean telemedicine company Doctor Anywhere. Doctor Anywhere Telemedicine turned out to ...
I have a stutter, and it’s made me become a better leader — here’s why
Michael Thompson. Danny Fernandez Michael Thompson is a career strategist who works with business professionals and entrepreneurs to open more ...
The Proud Boys are using Trump’s ‘stand by’ remark as a recruiting tool, rebranding to incorporate what they see as his call to action
Former Trump strategist Roger Stone arrives with Proud Boys during the Mother of All Rallies at the National Mall in ...
The 20 best democratic countries for Americans to move to after the pandemic, where the weather is decent and living is affordable
Ireland is one of the best countries for Americans to move to. Madrugada Verde/Shutterstock If you’re looking to leave the ...
3 reasons why the stock market is overly concerned about US election fallout, JPMorgan says
An election judge directs voters outside a polling place in the Pearl Park Recreation Center on August 11, 2020 in ...
A COVID-19 test that gives results in 15 minutes without a lab has been cleared for use in Europe
BD’s system that can run the rapid coronavirus test. BD Becton Dickinson’s COVID-19 test, which gives results in 15 minutes, ...
Silver Lake was labeled the ‘Warren Buffett of tech’ for investing billions during the pandemic. It’s emulating Buffett again with its new 25-year strategy
Warren Buffett Getty Images Silver Lake is launching a 25-year investment strategy, The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday. The ...
Japan Airlines will swap ‘ladies and gentlemen’ for gender-neutral terms on its in-flight announcements
Nicolas Datiche/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images Japan Airlines will use gender-neutral terms from October 1 for in-flight and airport announcements, it said. ...
The UK considered sending asylum seekers to a volcanic island in the middle of the Atlantic
Ascension Island Barry Lewis / In Pictures via Getty Images Images The UK government asked officials to explore sending asylum ...
Joe Biden’s plans to hike taxes for rich Americans will be key for markets if he wins the election, a strategist says
Joe Biden. Mark Makela/Getty Images Joe Biden’s plans to raise taxes on ultra-wealthy households and corporates will be a key ...
Rick Santorum said asking Trump to condemn right-wing extremists is unfair because they’re his base
Rick Santorum appearing on CNN on September 29, 2020. CNN Former GOP Sen. Rick Santorum said that asking President Donald ...
China’s manufacturing activity surges in September, affirming its path to economic recovery
China’s economic growth hit a three-decade low in 2018, adding to pressure on Beijing to beef up stimulus measures and ...
Oil giant Shell plans to cut up to 9,000 jobs, 10% of its workforce, in its transition to low-carbon energy
Shell branding is seen at a petrol station in west London Reuters Royal Dutch Shell announced on Wednesday that it ...
The UK economy shrank more than it has done in 65 years, plunging nearly 20% in the second-quarter
TOLGA AKMEN/Getty The UK economy posted a record contraction in the second quarter of the year, with gross domestic product ...
US stock futures fall after ‘chaotic’ presidential debate, risk aversion rattles oil and silver
U.S. President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden participate in the first 2020 presidential campaign debate held on ...
Top US infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci calls some of Fox News’ prime time coverage of the coronavirus ‘outlandish’
Dr. Anthony Fauci is seen testifying before the Senate on September 23, 2020. GRAEME JENNINGS/POOL/AFP via Getty Top US infectious ...
