The moral dilemma of doing business in China

From airlines to the NBA, Christine Romans explains why American companies often end up compromising on moral positions to appease China.

TikTok: Is the security threat real?

Video sharing app TikTok is experiencing record-setting growth. But now it could be banned in the US. CNN Business explains why politicians fear TikTok’s automatic data collection could prove a national security threat.

Meet the astronauts set to make history in a SpaceX capsule

Veteran NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Doug Hurley speak with CNN Business’ Rachel Crane about their upcoming test flight aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft. They’ll be the first humans sent to space from US soil since the Shuttle program ended almost a decade ago.

How can the stock market be booming?

Jon Sarlin explains why just looking at the stock market at a time of mass unemployment isn’t good enough.

Could this be the cure to our plastic problem?

Newlight Technologies has developed an innovative, biodegradable plastic alternative that can capture greenhouse gases and won’t pollute our oceans. It’s called AirCarbon.

Will cities survive permanent work from home?

As the list of companies offering flexible work schedules grows, the businesses and infrastructure that supported office workers in major cities could crumble.

Brett Favre’s Most Memorable Stat May Be $8 Million Meant for the Poor

His role in the misappropriation of welfare money has infuriated people in his native Mississippi and prompted some fans to call for his removal from the Hall of Fame.

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Kushner’s Company Reaches $3.25 Million Settlement in Maryland Lawsuit

The apartment company charged illegal fees and failed to adequately address leaks, mold and rodent infestations in its properties, the Maryland attorney general said.

Interpol Issues ‘Red Notice’ for South Korean Crypto Founder Do Kwon

Prosecutors in Seoul issued an arrest warrant last week for Mr. Kwon on charges of violating South Korea’s financial laws. His cryptocurrencies, Luna and TerraUSD, crashed in May.

British Pound Touches Record Low as Investors Balk at Government’s Tax Plans

The British currency briefly reached a low point against the U.S. dollar, and statements from the government and central bank did little to steady the markets.

U.S. Suit Over Alliance of American Airlines and JetBlue Goes to Trial

The Justice Department antitrust case contends that the carriers’ cooperation in Boston and New York reduces competition.

King Charles Bank Notes Won’t Circulate Until Mid-2024

The likenesses of King Charles III and Queen Elizabeth II will be in circulation simultaneously in Britain, the Bank of England said.

Why King Charles’s profile may face left on British coins, and why it matters.

Queen Elizabeth II faced right on British coins. Her son and successor might face the other way.

Biogen Agrees to Pay $900 Million to Settle Lawsuit Over Kickbacks

The company was accused of illegally paying doctors to prescribe its drugs over those of its rivals.

The world economy is slowing more than expected, a new forecast shows.

The global economy is paying “a very heavy price” for Russia’s war in Ukraine, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said.

TikTok Seen Moving Toward U.S. Security Deal, but Hurdles Remain

A draft agreement with the Biden administration to keep the Chinese-owned video app operating in the United States is under review. That could mean more wrangling.

An Israel-Lebanon Border Deal Could Increase Natural Gas Supplies

Offshore gas fields in the Mediterranean could become one of several new energy sources for European countries as they seek independence from Russia.

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How the Passage of Time Softened the Fury Over Diana’s Death

A quarter-century ago Princess Diana’s shocking death provoked outrage at the royal family. Queen Elizabeth’s passing, in contrast, has been draped in civility and respect.

This Might Not Be a Cold War, but It Feels Like One

Even at their worst moments, the Americans and the Soviets kept talking. Today, U.S.-China contacts are scarce, while Beijing and Moscow move closer together.

Apple Extends Reach With $800 Watch, as New iPhone Inches Along

The Apple Watch Ultra is aimed at endurance athletes, a market dominated by Garmin. Apple also introduced updated AirPods.