[ad_1] CNN — Whether you’re hoping to do something more meaningful with your kids than just hitting the mall, or if you’re just looking for some gifts that give back, here are some ideas that could bring more joy this holiday season. Gathering friends or family together to assemble a gift box for a needy […]
[ad_1] CNN — There are countless things about our homeland that Australians miss after moving abroad: the magnificent landscape, the laid-back lifestyle and that endless blue sky, to name a few. But something as simple as a trip to the supermarket can leave us expats – according to some reports there are an estimated one […]
[ad_1] New York CNN — I was on vacation and hanging out quietly in the hotel room with my friend when, out of nowhere, she screamed “Zoo Pals are back!” We immediately tried to buy some. But to our misfortune, they were sold out. For days we refreshed the page to see if they were […]
[ad_1] New York CNN — Rite Aid, which had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, is now preparing to shed almost 100 stores nationwide as part of its restructuring efforts. The first tranche of stores to be sold — both leased and owned — is located in nine states, according to A&G Real Estate Partners, […]
[ad_1] New York CNN — Rite Aid filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Sunday, a casualty of a miserable environment for drug stores, exacerbated by its runner-up status to bigger chains and expensive legal battles for allegedly filling unlawful opioid prescriptions. The bankruptcy was not a surprise. Its bigger rivals, CVS and Walgreens, are also […]
[ad_1] CNN — Your dream of buying 400 private jets or some Lamborghini Veneno Roadsters for you and 143 of your closest friends could become reality after Wednesday night’s Powerball drawing. The winning numbers are 9, 35, 54, 63, 64 and Powerball 1. The grand prize is worth an estimated $1.2 billion (before taxes, of […]
[ad_1] Washington CNN — An antitrust lawsuit from 17 states and the Federal Trade Commission this week against Amazon represents the US government’s biggest regulatory challenge yet against the e-commerce juggernaut. The landmark case targets Amazon’s retail platform, alleging that it’s harmed shoppers and sellers alike on a massive scale. Through an alleged “self-reinforcing cycle […]
[ad_1] CNN — Lottery players have another chance to win big on Monday after the Powerball jackpot grew to a record-breaking $785 million. The prize became the fourth largest in history after Saturday’s drawing produced no winners matching all six drawn numbers. White balls 1, 12, 20, 33 and 66 and red Powerball 21 were […]
[ad_1] New York CNN — Dollar General slashed its sales and profit outlook for the year on Thursday, blaming headwinds including weaker consumer spending on non-essential purchases and increasing theft. Dollar General shares tumbled nearly 17% in pre-market trading Thursday. The discount store’s challenges are yet another sign of American consumers pulling back on shopping […]
[ad_1] CNN — Even “Barbie” director Greta Gerwig can’t get “Kenough” of Ryan Gosling. The actor, who stars as Ken in the movie, had Gerwig in the throes of laughter on set while filming the “I’m Just Ken” musical sequence, as seen in new behind-the-scenes footage that was released on Monday. The video showcases the […]
[ad_1] New York CNN — TikTok is officially kicking off its US e-commerce efforts with the launch of TikTok Shop. The short-form video platform launched an in-app shopping experience in the United States on Tuesday, according to a company blog post, after months of testing. TikTok Shop allows users to find and directly purchase products […]
[ad_1] CNN — The US government and 17 states are suing Amazon in a landmark monopoly case reflecting years of allegations that the e-commerce giant abused its economic dominance and harmed fair competition. The groundbreaking lawsuit by the Federal Trade Commission and 17 attorneys general marks the US government’s sharpest attack yet against Amazon, a […]
[ad_1] Jakarta Reuters — Indonesia has banned e-commerce transactions on social media platforms, the trade minister said on Wednesday, in a blow to short video app TikTok, which is doubling down on Southeast Asia’s biggest economy to boost its e-commerce business. The government said the move, which takes effect immediately, is aimed at protecting offline […]
[ad_1] CNN — The Mega Millions jackpot stands at $940 million for Friday night’s drawing, which would be the fifth-largest jackpot in the game’s history if one person matches all six numbers. The prize would be $472.5 million if the winner chooses the lump-sum payout option. No tickets matched all six numbers in the last […]
[ad_1] CNN — Days after a Powerball ticket won just north of a billion dollars, the Mega Millions lottery closes in on a similar grand prize after no tickets won the jackpot in Friday’s drawing. The numbers drawn were 29-40-47-50-57 and the Mega Ball was 25. Eight tickets matched the first five numbers, each claiming […]
[ad_1] CNN — A ticket sold in California has won the $1.08 billion Powerball jackpot in Wednesday night’s drawing – among the largest in the game’s history, according to Powerball’s website. The winning numbers were 7, 13, 10, 24, 11 and the Powerball was 24. The lucky ticket holder will have the choice between an […]
[ad_1] CNN — The Powerball jackpot soared to $1 billion for the third time in the game’s history after no ticket matched all six numbers in Monday night’s drawing. The mammoth grand prize ranks as the seventh largest US lottery jackpot and third largest Powerball jackpot, behind the world record $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot won […]
[ad_1] CNN — The name “Barbara Millicent Roberts” may not ring a bell, but say her nickname — Barbie — and people of all ages know her. Created by Mattel in 1959, Barbie doesn’t look a day over 19. And now she is getting new life in “Barbie” the movie, distributed by CNN’s parent company […]
[ad_1] CNN — A Maryland woman who’d played the same lottery numbers for a year won big after getting some inspiration from a previous winner, she told lottery officials. The unidentified woman from Forestville, which is about 10 miles east of Washington, DC, won $50,000 in a Pick 5 game, according to the Maryland Lottery. […]
[ad_1] CNN — After nearly 10 years of playing the same lottery number combination, a $50,000 payday has finally arrived for a man in Maryland, lottery officials said. The winner from Prince George’s County, who remained anonymous, won the big prize on May 28 after playing the Maryland Lottery’s Bonus Match 5 game, according to […]
