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Scarlett Johansson stars as Natasha Romanoff, AKA Black Widow, in Marvel’s “Black Widow.” Disney | Marvel The president of the Screen Actor’s Guild on Friday slammed Disney for “bullying” Marvel actress Scarlett Johansson in a public statement it made about the “Black Widow” star’s lawsuit against the company last week. Gabrielle Carteris said Disney “should

In this article 9107.T-JP 9502.T-JP Laszlo Podor | Moment | Getty Images Two Japanese firms have entered into a joint development agreement with Ireland-headquartered DP Energy to work on the initial phase of a tidal energy project in Canada. In statements released earlier this week Chubu Electric Power and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, or “K” Line,

In this article SAVE People wait in line at a Spirit Airlines counter, at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport, on Aug. 5, 2021 in Houston, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Images The causes of Spirit Airlines‘ massive flight cancellations that derailed the summer vacations of tens of thousands of customers this week have been brewing

Olympic track and field legend Carl Lewis told CNBC that he stands “100 percent” by his criticism of Team USA’s men’s 4x100m relay team after it finished sixth in its semifinal on Thursday and failed to qualify for the final.  He emphasized, however, that his ire was not directed towards the athletes, but towards the

AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka addresses the Economic Club of Washington in Washington, DC on April 23, 2019. Mandel Ngan | AFP | Getty Images AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka died Thursday at the age of 72. Trumka had served as president of the 12.5 million-member labor federation since 2009. President Joe Biden called Trumka a close

In this article ADS-DE LONDON — Adidas has increased its outlook for the year, despite a drop in sales in China where some consumers have boycotted the sportwear brand for its stance against alleged human rights abuses. In its second-quarter earnings report Thursday, Adidas said revenue had picked up everywhere except Greater China, particularly in

Simone Biles of the United States in action on the balance beam, final round, Ariake Gymnastics Centre, Tokyo, Japan, August 3, 2021. Lindsey Wasson | Reuters The Tokyo Olympics averaged 17.4 million total viewers for Tuesday’s coverage, and NBCUniversal’s overall primetime average remained at 16.8 million viewers across its platforms, the media company announced Wednesday.

A customer service agent tries to calm passengers as they form a line that extends outside LAX Terminal 5 Tuesday morning as Spirit Airlines has canceled 313 flights on Monday, 40% of its scheduled flights, and 210 flights have been delayed. Al Seib | Los Angeles Times | Getty Images Spirit Airlines canceled half of

Residents of Wuhan city in China’s Hubei province queue to take nucleic acid tests for Covid-19 on August 3, 2021. STR | AFP | Getty Images China is facing pockets of resurgence in major cities from Beijing to Wuhan, and authorities have imposed mass testing and widespread travel restrictions in some areas. Daily Covid-19 cases

OAKLAND, CA – APRIL 01: (L-R) NBA Player Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors attends the “Stephen Vs The Game” Facebook Watch Preview at 16th Street Station on April 1, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Steve Jennings/Getty Images) Steve Jennings | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images Stephen Curry is one of the

Ford started resuming vehicle production in the U.S. on May 18, 2020 with new coronavirus safety protocols such as health assessments, personal protective equipment and facility modifications to increase social distancing. Ford DETROIT – The United Auto Workers and Detroit automakers are reinstating a nationwide mask mandate at all facilities in response to the rapidly

TOPSHOT – Aerial view shows an area completely destroyed by the floods in the Blessem district of Erftstadt, western Germany, on July 16, 2021. SEBASTIEN BOZON | AFP | Getty Images The 2021 holiday shopping season could be marred by out-of-stock goods and shipping delays as the recent floods in Europe and China exacerbate already

CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Monday urged viewers to remain cautious on the stocks of Chinese companies, contending there’s too much regulatory risk to comfortably own shares. “I don’t know how much simpler I can make this. When an explicitly communist government forces for-profit companies to turn into nonprofits, it’s probably not a safe place to

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo in the Harlem section of Manhattan in New York City, April 23, 2021. Mike Segar | Pool | Reuters New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday he is asking private businesses such as bars and restaurants to require proof of vaccination against Covid-19 as a condition for admission. The number

People enjoy drinking Guinness outside a pub in Dublin city center. On Monday, 05 July 2021, in Dublin, Ireland. NurPhoto | NurPhoto | Getty Images DUBLIN — Despite the spread of the highly-contagious delta coronavirus variant, Ireland is betting on “vaccine passes” to fully reopen its bars and restaurants. Ireland’s tourism and hospitality trade has

In this article DIS Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt star in Disney’s “Jungle Cruise.” Disney Walt Disney’s “Jungle Cruise” sailed to a better-than-expected opening of $34.2 million at the domestic box office, despite growing concerns that a surge in coronavirus cases could keep families at home. With an additional $27.6 million in ticket sales internationally,

In this article SAH The scorching used car market is showing signs of slowing down, according to an executive at one of the top auto retailers in the U.S. “New car inventories are going to get better progressively over the next few months as we get to the end of the year,” Jeff Dyke, president

In this article DOLE The New York Stock Exchange welcomes executives and guests of Dole (NYSE: DOLE), on July 30, 2021, in celebration of its Initial Public Offering. To honor the occasion, Johan Linden, Chief Operating Officer, Seamus Mulvenna, CEO Total Produce North America and Shane Power, Corporate Finance Director, joined by Chris Taylor, Vice

In this article SAVE Spirit Airlines CEO Ted Christie told CNBC on Friday that he’s urging all passengers and employees to get Covid shots, even though the low-cost carrier has no plans to implement vaccine requirements. “Rising case counts with regard to the delta variant obviously is a concern for everybody,” Christie said on “Squawk Box.” The

Boston EMS medics work to resuscitate a patient on the way to the ambulance amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Boston, Massachusetts, April 27, 2020. Brian Snyder | Reuters About three-fourths of people infected in a Massachusetts Covid-19 outbreak were fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, according to new data published Friday by the Centers