University of Missouri curators raise room-and-board fees
The University of Missouri System Board of Curators met Thursday on the University of Missouri – St. Louis campus about the proposal and other topics.
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Amazon CEO says job cuts will continue into next year
By Catherine Thorbecke, CNN Business Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said job cuts at the e-commerce giant would continue into early next year, in his first public remarks since the company began widespread layoffs earlier this week. “Our annual planning process extends into the new year, which means there will be more role reductions as leaders
Continue ReadingTesla’s close-knit leadership team goes under the spotlight in court
By Matt McFarland, CNN Business The Tesla board of directors that created the largest compensation package in history for CEO Elon Musk was stocked with friends of Musk, according to court testimony this week. “Yes we’re friends,” former Tesla board member Antonio Gracias said after a long line of questions about his relationships with Elon
Continue ReadingNancy Pelosi announces she won’t run for leadership post, marking the end of an era
By Alex Rogers, Annie Grayer and Manu Raju, CNN House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced on Thursday that she will relinquish her leadership post after leading House Democrats for two decades, building a legacy as one of the most powerful and polarizing figures in American politics. Pelosi, the first and only woman to serve as speaker,
Continue ReadingNancy Pelosi announces she won’t run for leadership post, marking the end of an era
By Alex Rogers, Annie Grayer and Manu Raju, CNN House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced on Thursday that she will relinquish her leadership post after leading House Democrats for two decades, building a legacy as one of the most powerful and polarizing figures in American politics. Pelosi, the first and only woman to serve as speaker,
Continue ReadingTwitter employees head for the exits after Elon Musk’s ‘extremely hardcore’ work ultimatum
By Clare Duffy and Oliver Darcy, CNN Business Another employee exodus appears to be underway at Twitter as many workers rejected Elon Musk’s terms for staying with the company, choosing instead to depart, according to multiple current and former employees. As the deadline approached for Twitter employees to respond to Elon Musk’s ultimatum to commit
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Tracking freezing temperatures to end the week, and a possible warmup
TODAY: Temperatures look to only get up into the low 40s if that, but the wind chill that has been affecting us for the majority of the day sticks around, making it feel much colder than it actually is. Tonight we could see some possible flurries, but that shouldn’t affect road conditions. TOMORROW: Another cold
Continue ReadingAirbnb CEO on the tech downturn: ‘It’s like we’re all in a nightclub and the lights just came on’
By Catherine Thorbecke, CNN Business After years of seemingly unstoppable growth, the tech industry is now facing the “ultimate reality check” as it confronts broader economic uncertainty and waves of layoffs, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky told CNN on Thursday. “It’s like we’re all in a nightclub and the lights just came on,” Chesky said in
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Tracking a cool week with snow in the Futuretrack
TONIGHT: Temperatures dropping back down into the low 20’s with skies clearing up. TOMORROW: Temperatures still only climbing up to around 40 degrees, with some patchy clouds throughout the day. EXTENDED: A Weather Alert Day has been issued for Monday night into Tuesday morning because of a system containing a wintery mix is moving over
Continue ReadingChristina Applegate had some great lines and a few tears at moving Walk of Fame ceremony
By Megan Thomas, CNN Christina Applegate celebrated receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday. The event marked Applegate’s first public appearance since she shared her multiple sclerosis diagnosis last year. The actress reflected on her career in a moving speech that was filled with heart and humor. “I’ve had a really
Continue ReadingThey were ‘amazing people and were loved so much’: Here’s what we know about the University of Idaho victims
By Christina Zdanowicz, Sara Smart and Eric Levenson, CNN Xana Kernodle was a positive, funny woman who made her big sister, Jazzmin, very proud. Kernodle was one of four students brutally killed on Sunday in the house they shared off-campus at the University of Idaho, authorities said. “Xana was one of the best people I
Continue ReadingJimmy Fallon is asking Elon Musk to take down #RIPJimmyFallon
By Marianne Garvey, CNN Jimmy Fallon is asking Elon Musk to help put a stop to a disturbing trend on Twitter. “The Tonight Show” host asked the social media giant’s new CEO to take down the hashtag #RIPJimmyFallon that has been trending on the platform. Fallon tweeted, “Elon, can you fix this? #RIPJimmyFallon.” Musk responded
Continue ReadingJay Leno released from the hospital after burn injuries
By Stella Chan, CNN Jay Leno has been discharged from the hospital after sustaining burn injuries in a gasoline fire about nine days ago. The former “Tonight Show” host, 72, was discharged from Grossman Burn Center in Los Angeles on Monday, the Center announced in a statement, along with sharing a photo of the comedian
Continue ReadingThe ’12 Days of Christmas’ gifts will set you back a lot more this year
By Alicia Wallace, CNN Business Thanks to inflation, your “True Love” will have to spend a pretty (expensive) penny when showering you with turtle doves, golden rings, and a dozen drummers this holiday season. The cost for the dozen items outlined in the “Twelve Days of Christmas” song hit a record high this year of
Continue ReadingThese fireball-dropping drones are on the frontlines of wildfire prevention
By Natalia V. Osipova and Catherine Thorbecke, CNN Business As US wildfires have grown larger and deadlier in recent years, one company is using drones and fire-starting “dragon eggs” to help prevent extreme blazes and save firefighters’ lives. Drone Amplified, a Nebraska-based startup, is using unmanned aerial technology to improve one of the oldest and
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Tracking more chilling temperatures and a few flakes this evening
TODAY: Building clouds with wind chills below freezing most of the day. A few flurries are possible this evening with no accumulation expected. TOMORROW: Even colder as wind chills dive to the single digits in the morning. Sunnier but highs will barely escape freezing. EXTENDED: A weak cold front moves in late Thursday afternoon, bringing
Continue ReadingHouse Republicans vow to investigate Biden and his family’s business dealings
By Annie Grayer, Sara Murray and Marshall Cohen, CNN After clinching the majority in the House of Representatives in the midterm elections, top Republicans on Thursday outlined a broad range of investigative targets focused on President Joe Biden and his family’s business dealings. “In the 118th Congress, this committee will evaluate the status of Joe
Continue ReadingWhat causes lake-effect snow?
By Ralph Ellis, CNN It takes just the right conditions to produce lake-effect snow, but when they come together, it creates some of the most extreme winter weather found anywhere on the planet. Perfectly blue skies can turn to a blinding snow storm in minutes, producing snow amounts that will bury your ruler in a
Continue ReadingA timeline of the killings of four University of Idaho students
By Eric Levenson, CNN The killings of four University of Idaho students Sunday in their off-campus home has brought in the investigative powers of the local Moscow Police, state police and the FBI. Days after the deaths, there is no suspect or murder weapon, and police have been tight-lipped on what they know. Still, they
Continue ReadingIndian billionaire Gautam Adani’s flagship company is raising $2.5 billion
By Anna Cooban and Diksha Madhok, CNN Business Indian billionaire Gautam Adani’s business empire is planning to raise nearly $2.5 billion in a new share offering as it pushes to expand into new areas. Adani Enterprises, the flagship company of the Adani Group, said in a stock exchange filing on Friday that its board had
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