China now has the most companies on the Fortune 500 list
Big companies' total revenues have surged over the last year and now total $37.8 trillion — more than a third...
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Warner Bros. won’t release $90 million “Batgirl” film
Studio decided the movie, which starred Leslie Grace in the title role, wasn't fit for theatrical release or streaming. source...
Georgia residents can claim embryos as dependents on taxes
Would-be parents in the state can get a $3,000 tax exemption for each embryo as early as six weeks of...
Vladimir Putin’s rumored girlfriend hit with latest U.S. sanctions
Russian tabloids have dubbed Alina Kabaeva "Russia's First Mistress" and even the "Secret First Lady." source https://www.cbsnews.com/news/alina-kabaeva-vladimir-putin-rumored-girlfriend-us-sanctions/
Feds target U.S. companies caught in lucrative shark fin trade
Every year, the fins of as many as 73 million sharks are sliced from the backs of the majestic sea...
Crypto execs charged with running $300 million Ponzi scheme
Millions of investors in the U.S. and elsewhere were duped by promises of big profits, according to regulators. source https://www.cbsnews.com/news/forsage-crypto-executives-charged-with-running-300-million-ponzi-scheme/
Feds, Penguin Random House square off over Simon & Schuster deal
Writer Stephen King will be the government's star witness in trial to block $2.2 billion publishing merger. source https://www.cbsnews.com/news/penguin-random-house-antitrust-trial-us-government-simon-and-schuster/
One key to earning a higher income: Rich friends in childhood
Economic mobility gets a boost in communities where rich and poor have social ties, a new study finds. source https://www.cbsnews.com/news/economic-mobility-poor-children-rich-friends-study-raj-chetty/
Oil drillers reap unprecedented profits as Americans struggle
Soaring energy prices baked into delivery costs are driving up the cost of everything from apples to toilet paper. source...
Americans say they need to save $1.7 million to retire
Only about half think they're likely to achieve that goal — and inflation is adding to the challenge. source https://www.cbsnews.com/news/retirement-savings-401k-how-much-do-you-need/
