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Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Friday called on the state’s residents to get vaccinated against Covid, citing concern about the delta variant and its potential to hinder economic progress. “We’re just urging everybody to get vaccinated,” Little said on CNBC’s “The Exchange.” Little said his biggest concern and “one of the most detrimental things” to

In this article 9107.T-JP 9502.T-JP Laszlo Podor | Moment | Getty Images Two Japanese firms have entered into a joint development agreement with Ireland-headquartered DP Energy to work on the initial phase of a tidal energy project in Canada. In statements released earlier this week Chubu Electric Power and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, or “K” Line,

In this article SAVE People wait in line at a Spirit Airlines counter, at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport, on Aug. 5, 2021 in Houston, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Images The causes of Spirit Airlines‘ massive flight cancellations that derailed the summer vacations of tens of thousands of customers this week have been brewing

Fruit and vegetable allotments on the outskirts of Henley-on-Thames, England. David Goddard | Getty Images News | Getty Images From oranges and lemons grown in Spain to fish caught in the wilds of the Atlantic, many are spoiled for choice when it comes to picking the ingredients that go on our plate. Yet, as concerns

Passengers form a line inside LAX Terminal 5 Tuesday morning as Spirit Airlines has canceled 313 flights on Monday, 40% of its scheduled flights, and 210 flights have been delayed. Al Seib | Los Angeles Times | Getty Images Spirit Airlines has canceled more than 370 flights, nearly half its Thursday schedule, as the airline tries

In this article TGT A hiring sign is posted i front of a Target store on February 05, 2021 in San Rafael, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Target said Wednesday it will offer a new perk to woo workers: a debt-free way to get an associate, undergraduate or graduate degree. Starting this fall, the

In this article DIS Source: Disney/Lucasfilm You don’t need to be Jeff Bezos to go to space. Disney will send you to a galaxy far, far away for around $1,200 per person — but your feet will remain firmly planted on earth. First teased during Disney’s D23 Expo in 2019, the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

In this article RCL Royal Caribbean International’s Anthem of the Seas cruise ship calls at Greenock port on July 22, 2021 in Greenock, Scotland. Jeff J Mitchell | Getty Images Royal Caribbean International reported a second-quarter loss on Wednesday that was wider than analysts were anticipating, as the spread of the delta coronavirus variant slowed

Police officers on patrol at the Opera House on July 11, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. James D. Morgan | Getty Images More Australians need to be vaccinated before the country sets up travel bubbles and lets international students in. Australia has closed its doors to the outside world since March 2020, and even barred its

American Airlines airplanes stand at passenger gates at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) near Dallas, Texas. Patrick T. Fallon | Bloomberg | Getty Images American Airlines passengers faced hundreds of cancellations and delays on Monday, as the carrier struggled to recover from disruptions caused by severe thunderstorms that swept through its Dallas/Fort Worth International hub.

TOPSHOT – Aerial view shows an area completely destroyed by the floods in the Blessem district of Erftstadt, western Germany, on July 16, 2021. SEBASTIEN BOZON | AFP | Getty Images The 2021 holiday shopping season could be marred by out-of-stock goods and shipping delays as the recent floods in Europe and China exacerbate already

CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Monday he believes shares of Robinhood can be purchased at their current levels, suggesting the brokerage has a bright future catering to the financial preferences of younger people. “As Robinhood branches out into other forms of finance, including ‘buy now, pay later’ cards, I think [CEO Vlad Tenev’s] army of 22

In this article TGT Shoppers at a Target store in New York. Scott Mlyn | CNBC Target said Monday that it will begin requiring masks for store employees in high-risk counties in the United States as determined by the latest CDC rankings. The rules go into effect on Tuesday, it said. The big-box retailer will

People enjoy drinking Guinness outside a pub in Dublin city center. On Monday, 05 July 2021, in Dublin, Ireland. NurPhoto | NurPhoto | Getty Images DUBLIN — Despite the spread of the highly-contagious delta coronavirus variant, Ireland is betting on “vaccine passes” to fully reopen its bars and restaurants. Ireland’s tourism and hospitality trade has

In this article DIS Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt star in Disney’s “Jungle Cruise.” Disney Walt Disney’s “Jungle Cruise” sailed to a better-than-expected opening of $34.2 million at the domestic box office, despite growing concerns that a surge in coronavirus cases could keep families at home. With an additional $27.6 million in ticket sales internationally,

In this article SAH The scorching used car market is showing signs of slowing down, according to an executive at one of the top auto retailers in the U.S. “New car inventories are going to get better progressively over the next few months as we get to the end of the year,” Jeff Dyke, president

In an aerial view, the Royal Caribbean Freedom of the Seas (L) prepares to set sail from Port Miami during the first U.S. trial cruise testing COVID-19 protocols on June 20, 2021 in Miami, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images Royal Caribbean Cruises shares fell more than 4% Friday after six passengers on board its

A exterior view of the Palace Theatre at the opening night of “West Side Story” on Broadway at the Palace Theatre on March 19, 2009 in New York City. Neilson Barnard | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images If you want to attend a live performance in New York, get ready to show proof you

Alexander Spatari | Moment | Getty Images You’ll probably have to use cryptocurrency to pay off that ransomware hacker who froze your laptop, but where else might you put all your bitcoin, ethereum and other digital coins to actual use? Tesla may still be unsure about accepting bitcoin for its electric vehicles again, yet cryptocurrency

In this Photo illustration a World Health Organization(WHO) logo seen displayed on an Android phone. Avishek Das | Getty Images World Health Organization officials said they are still trying to understand why the delta variant is more transmissible and potentially makes people sicker than the original coronavirus strain. “We’re really trying to get a better