When It Comes To CDs In 2016, Mozart Outsells Beyonce, Adele And Drake
Mozart sold the most CDs of any artist in 2016. Quartz reporter Amy Wang says that figure can help shed light on the state of the recording industry.
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In ExxonMobil's Rex Tillerson, Moscow Sees Trusted, Highly Regarded Figure
"The choice of Tillerson is sensational. Trump continues to amaze," a Russian senator tweeted. The Kremlin was more circumspect, but it's clear the ExxonMobil chief has high-level fans.
United's 'Basic Economy' Aims To Compete With Discount Airlines
United Airlines will offer extra low fares to passengers willing to board last and carry only one bag that fits under the seat. Critics say this "basic economy" class could worsen flying for everyone.
President-Elect Trump Postpones Business Conflicts Announcement
Trump canceled a news conference scheduled for this week in which he planned to address how he would avoid conflicts between his business interests and his duties as president.
'Never Trust Magic': Tips From An IT Guy
Sometimes, fixing the computer problem is much less challenging than fixing the user.
New York Skyline Sees Boom In Super Tall Skyscrapers
More than a dozen residential towers are under construction. Many of the global ultra-rich who buy these apartments spend just a fraction of the year in them.
A Boeing-Iran Deal Could Be On President-Elect Trump's Chopping Block
Boeing says its $17 billion deal with Iran Air will help support thousands of U.S. jobs. But the deal, made possible through the Iran nuclear agreement, is under threat with the incoming president.
Trump's Potential Secretary Of State Rex Tillerson Is A Titan In The Oil Industry
President-elect Donald Trump may nominate ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson to be secretary of state. The oil executive is a giant in the business world, but not as well known in political circles.
Carrageenan Backlash: Food Firms Are Ousting A Popular Additive
Food manufacturers are under pressure to replace carrageenan, an ingredient that's widely used in products — from protein drinks to sliced deli meat. The organic industry just moved to ban it.
International Monetary Fund Chief Christine Lagarde's Negligence Trial Begins
Lagarde, who appeared in court in Paris, is accused of negligence in connection with her oversight of a 2008 case when she was France's finance minister. She has led the IMF since 2011.