WHO can’t rule out monkeypox pandemic risk, says there’s a window of opportunity to stop outbreak

The World Health Organization has said that there is a “window” of opportunity to contain a recent monkeypox outbreak which has seen cases spread across Europe, the U.S. and Australia. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images The World Health Organization said Monday that it is too soon to tell whether a recent monkeypox outbreak could…

Flight cancellations ease after rocky start to Memorial Day weekend

A Delta Airlines commercial aircraft approaches to land at John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, California January 18, 2022. Mike Blake | Reuters Flight disruptions continued Sunday but eased from the rocky start to Memorial Day weekend, a test for carriers as they gear up for a busy summer travel season after more than two…

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ grosses $124 million, making it Tom Cruise’s best domestic opening weekend

In this article PARA Tom Cruise in “Top Gun: Maverick” Source: Paramount LOS ANGELES – “Top Gun: Maverick” soared to $124 million during its opening weekend, earning Tom Cruise his highest domestic debut. The prolific actor, who has made a name for himself as a fearless stuntman, has generated more than $4.2 billion at the…

The first act of the streaming wars saga is over — Netflix’s fall from grace has ushered in the pivotal second act

In this article NFLX Reed Hastings, Co-CEO, Netflix speaks at the 2021 Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California, U.S. October 18, 2021. David Swanson | Reuters The media and entertainment industry prides itself on its mastery of classical storytelling’s three acts: the setup, the conflict and the resolution. It’s safe to declare the…

Help (mostly) wanted: A diverging job market boosts some workers’ prospects and puts others on notice

A help wanted sign is displayed in the window of a Brooklyn, New York business. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Cracks are forming in the U.S. labor market as some companies look to curb hiring while others are desperate for employees. Microsoft, Twitter, Wayfair, Snap and Facebook-parent Meta recently announced they plan to be more…

Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady is betting millions of dollars Generation Z will love his 1-on-1 basketball start-up

Tracy McGrady Source: Ones Basketball League This time, Tracy McGrady is trusting his ideas. The basketball Hall of Famer has funded real estate projects, he’s backed a sports and entertainment agency, and committed to a cryptocurrency partnership before the sector lost billions in value. Now, McGrady is investing in his own company, Ones Basketball League,…

Space stocks had a rough first quarter as several companies struggled with supply chain disruptions

Virgin Orbit’s modified 747 jet “Cosmic Girl” releases the company’s LauncherOne rocket for a mission on January 13, 2022. Virgin Orbit Space companies reported results for the first quarter of the year over the past several weeks – with many CEOs complaining of supply chain disruptions pushing back hardware deliveries and launch schedules. “Everyone’s getting…

Carl Icahn loses proxy fight with McDonald’s over animal welfare

In this article MCD Carl Icahn speaking at Delivering Alpha in New York on Sept. 13, 2016. David A. Grogan | CNBC Activist investor Carl Icahn lost his proxy fight with McDonald’s on Thursday, signaling that shareholders weren’t swayed by his animal-welfare concerns. Preliminary counts of votes during the company’s annual shareholder meeting showed that…

Glam makeup and dressing up are back – and that’s benefiting retailers like Macy’s and Ulta

In this article GPS ULTA URBN JWN M A Nordstrom employee fixes a floral dress on a mannequin in one of the retailer’s department stores. Ben Nelms | Bloomberg | Getty Images Out with sweatpants, in with blazers, lipstick and eye-popping prints on dresses. Americans are sprucing up their wardrobes and spending more on dressier…

How to protect yourself against monkeypox and what to do if you catch it

Test tubes labelled “Monkeypox virus positive and negative” are seen in this illustration taken May 23, 2022.  Dado Ruvic | Reuters A recent monkeypox outbreak across the U.S., Europe, Australia and the Middle East has baffled health experts and is raising concerns of a wider outbreak. As of Wednesday, there were 346 confirmed and suspected…

India wants to be the ‘pharmacy of the world.’ But first, it must wean itself from China

India emerged as a large supplier of Covid-19 vaccines, supplying to 75 countries, including Indonesia, where a medical officer injects the vaccine AstraZeneca into a recipient in Bintan island on July 2, 2021. (Photo credit Yuli Seperi / Sijori images/Future Publishing via Getty Images India has embarked on an ambitious plan to cut dependence on…

3 takeaways from Dollar General, Dollar Tree earnings that sent stocks soaring

In this article DLTR DG Dollar General and Dollar Tree stores Getty Images Shares of Dollar General and Dollar Tree popped Thursday, as the discounters beat Wall Street’s quarterly earnings expectations, raised outlooks for the coming year and spoke of consumers flocking to lower prices during inflationary times. As of midday Thursday, shares of Dollar…