Courtroom sketch depicting Judge Tanya Chutkan in an exchange with Donald Trump’s lawyers. Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday lost a bid to have a federal judge remove herself from presiding over his criminal election-interference case in Washington, D.C., because of statements she made while sentencing Jan. 6 Capitol riot […]
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Costco CEO says more younger people are signing up for memberships
Costco CEO Craig Jelinek told CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Wednesday that his company is drawing more young people to its membership base. “We’re seeing more younger people sign up, absolutely,” Jelinek said. “What you don’t see is their purchases. They’re slightly going up as they become longer members, but initially […]
SpaceX wins first Pentagon contract for Starshield, its satellite network for military use
An uncaptioned image posted on the company’s website appears to show Starshield technology in orbit. SpaceX The Pentagon has awarded Elon Musk’s SpaceX its first confirmed contract for the Starshield network it’s developing, a military-specific version of the company’s Starlink satellite internet system, the defense agency said Wednesday. A Space […]
AstraZeneca, Bristol Myers Squibb to participate in Medicare drug price negotiations
In this photo illustration, Farxiga is made available to customers at the New City Halsted Pharmacy on August 29, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. Scott Olson | Getty Images AstraZeneca, Bristol Myers Squibb and Boehringer Ingelheim on Wednesday told CNBC they will agree to participate in the first round of Medicare […]
FAA closes investigation into Blue Origin rocket failure, requires 21 ‘corrective actions’
The moment of the anomaly during the New Shepard cargo mission NS-23, in which the booster’s engine failed. Blue Origin The Federal Aviation Administration closed its investigation into last year’s failed flight of a cargo mission by Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin, the regulator announced Wednesday. Blue Origin is required by […]
Costco is selling gold bars and they are selling out within a few hours
Costco is well-known as a place to get bargain prices on any variety of items, from food to luggage to appliances to gold bars. Wait, gold bars? Yes, the retail warehousing giant is your one-stop shop for 1 ounce gold PAMP Suisse Lady Fortuna Veriscan bars, handsomely detailed and ready […]
Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Micron, Peloton, Jefferies and more
The Micron Technology Inc. offices in Shanghai on April 6, 2023. Qilai Shen | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in extended trading. Micron Technology — The chip stock slid 4% in extended trading after Micron offered weaker-than-expected earnings guidance for the current quarter. Micron said […]
Harvard-trained etiquette expert: How to tell someone they got your name wrong—without making it awkward
When someone mispronounces your name or calls you by a different one, piping up to correct them can feel impossible. Do you interrupt the flow of conversation and address them in the moment? Or do you wait until later? Harvard-trained etiquette expert Sara Jane Ho prides herself on making uncomfortable […]
Peloton shares soar on digital content, apparel partnership with Lululemon
Jen Van Santvoord rides her Peloton exercise bike at her home in San Anselmo, California. Ezra Shaw | Getty Images Peloton and Lululemon are joining forces. The two companies announced a five-year partnership Wednesday that will see Peloton become the exclusive fitness content provider for Lululemon’s exercise app. Lululemon will […]
Quiz: Are you sabotaging your sleep?
Rest is vital, and it can be difficult to determine if you’re getting enough of it or if bad sleep habits are impacting other areas of your life in a negative way. We talked to sleep doctors and specialists to help you determine if you’re following the best practices to […]