Richard Branson planning to concert to help people of Venezuela
The Virgin Founder has announced plans for an event in Cucuta, Colombia to raise money for humanitarian aid in Venezuela.
February 15, 2019 12:26 pm
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Ford eyes move out of the UK as Brexit concerns mount
Concerned by the prospect of a no-deal Brexit, carmaker Ford has told UK Prime Minister Theresa May it plans to move jobs offshore.
Republicans urge Trump to avoid second shutdown
With US lawmakers set to vote on the legislation that would prevent a second government shutdown on Thursday night, key Republicans have advised the President to make a deal.
Gates takes issue with Ocasio-Cortez’s plans to raise income tax on the super-wealthy
The former Microsoft CEO did not name the Democrat Congresswoman in his podcast appearance, but said proposals to raise taxes on higher income brackets were misguided.
Elon Musk teases US$500k tickets to Mars
On Twitter, SpaceX CEO and Lead Designer Elon Musk responded to a question on the price of his company's promised flights to Mars.
Bezos thwarts alleged blackmail attempt from tabloid rival
The world's wealthiest man, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, has accused the National Enquirer ownership of attempting to blackmail him over intimate photographs they had acquired.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez unveils ambitious ‘Green New Deal’
Democrat Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has announced plans for sweeping legislative reform at a press conference in Washington, D.C.
Spotify posts first operating profit, eyes podcast market
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek said the company is already the second largest podcast distribution network in the world and is set to pour resources into a bid to reach top spot.
Disney shares up as it exceeds expectations at Q1 earnings call
Shares in Disney were up 1.8% in after-hours trading after investors liked what they heard at the iconic company's Q1 earnings call.
Hawaii is considering a cigarette ban for anyone under 100
The US state already has some of the strongest restrictions on smoking anywhere in the world and is now considering legislation that would effectively amount to a total ban.