The U.S. property crime rate fell for the 19th consecutive year in 2020 – a bright spot in an otherwise bleak year defined largely by the COVID-19 pandemic and a historic surge in deadly violence.  Property crime is made up of three categories of offenses: larceny, defined as the unlawful taking of property; burglary, defined as the illegal entry of […]

EXCLUSIVE: CAA has signed writer Chantelle Wells (Yellowjackets, Marvel’s Echo) for representation in all areas. Wells is a writer and producer, currently on Marvel’s upcoming limited series Echo for Disney+. Most recently, Wells worked on staff for Showtime’s critically acclaimed, hit freshman drama Yellowjackets, for which she was nominated for two Writers Guild Awards. While earning her Master’s for Writing […]

New York (CNN Business)A deadly and highly infectious avian flu is forcing US farmers to kill millions of egg-laying hens, reducing the country’s egg supply and driving up prices. On Thursday, retailers paid between $2.80 and $2.89 for a dozen large grade A white eggs in the Midwest, according to the USDA’s daily Midwest regional egg report. That’s more than […]

Record breaking. That’s Chris Fuselier’s prediction for the Colorado Rockies’ opening day on Friday. He’s not referring to record attendance or on-field action. Fuselier is betting his business, Blake Street Tavern, will see the busiest day in its 19-year existence when Coors Field hosts the first opening day with no COVID-19 crowd restrictions since 2019. “People are climbing the walls […]

Ukrainian officials say humanitarian convoys headed to transit civilians fleeing Mariupol were blocked and aid materials were confiscated by Russian forces Thursday. Iryna Vereshchuk, the Ukrainian minister of reintegration of temporarily occupied territories, said 45 evacuation buses en route to Mariupol were held at a Russian checkpoint and 12 buses carrying 14 tons of food and medications bound for Melitopol […]

A version of this story appeared in CNN’s Meanwhile in China newsletter, a three-times-a-week update exploring what you need to know about the country’s rise and how it impacts the world. Sign up here. Hong Kong (CNN)For nearly two years, China’s daily Covid caseload rarely extended into triple digits, and often weeks went by without a single case. Even as […]

Hong Kong (CNN Business)China’s unwavering commitment to stamping out Covid by locking down big cities such as Shanghai threatens to deal a hefty shock to its vast economy, place more strain on global supply chains and further fuel inflation. Shanghai — home to China’s leading financial center and some of its largest sea and airports — has been under lockdown […]

Apple Inc. said its Business Essentials subscription service is now available to all small businesses in the United States. The new service helps small businesses with invaluable time savings by simplifying device management, storage, support, and repairs. The IT management package for small businesses combines device management, 24/7 Apple support, and iCloud storage into flexible subscription plans. Apple Business Essentials […]

The insurance regulator wants the removal of the minimum entry capital requirement of Rs 100 crore for setting up an insurance business in a bid to facilitate the entry of multiple players such as standalone micro insurers and niche players. Debasish Panda, chairman, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai), said it should be left to the regulator instead […]