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Wynn Resorts wants to bring 'gaming' to the UAE

Casino operator Wynn Resorts has inked a deal to build a luxury resort in Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates."The planned destination will feature a luxury hotel with more than 1,000 rooms, world-class shopping, state-of-the-art meeting and convention…

McDonald's is selling fan-made menu hacks

McDonald's fans have long been creating menu hacks like using hash browns as a bun. Now the chain is putting some of them on the menu.Beginning January 31 and for a limited time, McDonald's will sell four menu hacks popularized…

Rate hikes have been good for stocks. This time might be different

The market has churned intensely this week as investors get to grips with expectations that the Federal Reserve will soon begin aggressively hiking interest rates in an effort to cap surging inflation.What's happening: Trading on Tuesday was another rollercoaster ride,…

It sure looks like GM is about to pull the plug on the Bolt

Time could be running out for the Chevrolet Bolt, the electric vehicle that only five years ago was positioned as General Motors' best chance to overtake Tesla.On Tuesday, GM announced a $35 billion investment in EVs by 2025, including $4…

Why economists believe 2021 ended on a high note despite Omicron

The Omicron variant put America's recovery through the ringer. But the post-Thanksgiving timing may mean the economic scorecard for the final quarter of 2021 could still look decent.At least that's what economists are hoping.Omicron caused infections to skyrocket, businesses to…

Flying car cleared for takeoff, but you'll need a pilot's license

A car that can transform into a small aircraft has passed flights tests with flying colors in Slovakia, developers say.The "AirCar" was awarded an official Certificate of Airworthiness by the Slovak Transport Authority after completing 70 hours of "rigorous flight…

Stocks finish lower, dashing hopes for a turnaround Tuesday

Investors better fasten their seat belts because there's no sign of volatility letting up on Wall Street.Stocks resumed their selloff for most of day, but the Dow offered a glimmer of hope for turnaround Tuesday when it briefly turned green…

Home prices are starting to lose steam

Overheated home prices continue to show signs of cooling off a bit.Home prices rose 18.8% year-over-year in November, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index. But that staggering jump was down from a 19.1% increase in…

Starbucks is launching an energy drink

Starbucks is giving customers new ways to perk up: a line of energy drinks called Starbucks Baya Energy and a bunch of fresh flavors in the grocery aisle.Baya will be available for purchase at stores and online starting this week,…