Dow rises 200 factors, S&P 500 climbs to report as shares head for earnings week

Traders and finance professionals work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Drew Angerer | Getty Images US stocks rose on Friday, with the S&P 500 hitting a new high as all major averages cleared worries about economic growth earlier in the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 201 points, or 0.5%, …

Atlanta officers formally declare July 22nd to be “Kanye West Day!”

# Roommates, when the City of Atlanta filled the Mercedes-Benz Stadium to the limit for Kanye West’s “DONDA” listening party last night, Ye was given an incredible honor from his hometown backstage before the show. As he was preparing for the premiere of his new album, Kanye West was honored by Atlanta city officials – …

Work flexibility ‘right here to remain’ in post-Covid world, says director at three Fortune 500 corporations

Companies are monitoring the spread of the delta Covid variant as they adapt return-to-office plans and prioritize giving flexibility to employees, a board member at three Fortune 500 companies told CNBC on Friday. “I believe there’s going to continue to be hybrid offerings. … Flexibility is here to stay, especially if you want to be …

“QAnon Shaman” is negotiating a plea deal after a psychological well being prognosis

Jacob Chansley, the man nicknamed the “QAnon Shaman” after being photographed in the Capitol with a horned headdress, shirtless and heavily tattooed, is negotiating a deal after officials from the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) visited him Have been diagnosed with transient schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety. Defense attorney Albert Watkins said officials confirmed …

SkyBridge’s Anthony Scaramucci mandates Covid vaccines at his workplace

Anthony Scaramucci, founder and co-managing partner of SkyBridge, told CNBC on Friday he has mandated Covid shots at his hedge fund’s office. He also called on all eligible Americans to go out and get vaccinated. “We’re a private company. If somebody wants to fight me over the vaccine mandate, that’s fine. Let’s take it to …

GM Points Second Recall of Chevy Bolt EVs After Automobiles Catch Fireplace

Vermont State Police released this photo of the 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV that caught fire in the driveway of State Representative Timothy Briglin, a Democrat, on July 1, 2021. Vermont State Police General Motors launched a second recall of its 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt EVs after at least two of the electric vehicles being repaired due …

IOC says that every one that may be accomplished has been accomplished

A view of the Tokyo Olympic Rings ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Japan. Danny Lawson | PA pictures | Getty Images The Tokyo Olympics are slated to officially start with a one-year delay, and the International Olympic Committee says organizers have done everything in their power to ensure safe games as the …

Nightclubs are the brand new Covid battleground

Clubbers queue around the block at a few minutes to midnight waiting for Covid-19 restrictions to be dropped and for Pryzm nightclub to open its doors once more on July 18, 2021 in Brighton, England. Chris Eades | Getty Images News | Getty Images LONDON — Nightclubs and bars are fast becoming the new battleground …

Chris Sails apologizes to Queen Naija & Clarence for previous issues

I love to see it. It takes growth for someone to apologize and acknowledge that they said or did something to hurt you. It’s no secret that Chris Sails, his ex-wife Queen Naija, and their boyfriend Clarence had a difficult relationship, but it looks like Chris is starting over and moving forward in a positive …