Anti-government protesters burned down an Iranian consulate building in southern Iraq on Wednesday, while six protesters were killed by security forces who fired live rounds amid ongoing violence in the country, Iraqi officials said Wednesday. Protesters are occupying three key bridges in central Baghdad – Jumhuriya, Ahrar and Sinar – in a standoff with security forces. On Wednesday, they also burned tires on Ahrar Bridge to block security forces from accessing the area. The burning of the Irani

Bitcoin Cash can go up a thousand times from where it is now: ‘Bitcoin Jesus’Roger Ver, founder of bitcoin.com, who’s known as “Bitcoin Jesus,” joins CNBC’s “Power Lunch” team to talk about the cryptocurrency markets, the price of Bitcoin and more.

Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson (C) waves as he leaves the Conservative Party headquarters in London on November 4, 2019. Britain goes to the polls on December 12 to vote in a pre-Christmas general election. BEN STANSALL | AFP | Getty ImagesBritish Prime Minister Boris Johnson is on course to win a majority of 68 in parliament at the Dec. 12 election, according to a model from pollsters YouGov that accurately predicted the 2017 election. The Labour Party is on track to secure 211 seats, d

They included 13 current or former Amazon employees familiar with the company’s “last mile” delivery program and five people who worked for Amazon-contracted delivery companies. Some people who deliver Amazon packages have been involved in deadly wrecks. Karamo Rowe, who delivered Amazon packages for a contracted delivery company for several months this year, called the experience “chaos.” Amazon’s legion of delivery drivers is about to face its biggest test yet as online holiday shopping this y

Dow Jones Industrial Average rises 42 pointsThe Dow gained 42.32 points, or 0.15%, to close at 28,164.00. Durable goods orders jumpThe Commerce Department said durable goods orders rose 0.6% in October after a 1.4% drop in September. Those positive data sets helped maintain the positive market sentiment that has been building in recent weeks. Apple and Under Armour drive gainsApple shares rose 1.34% and were among the biggest points contributors on the Dow. Under Armour shares gained 6.17% to pu

Apple’s AirPods headphones could see shortages this holiday season after a surge of consumer demand, Wedbush analyst Dan Ives wrote in a note on Wednesday. Ives estimates that Apple could ship 65 million AirPods in 2019, and potentially reach 85 million to 90 million units shipped in 2020. Apple’s newest model, the $249 noise-cancelling AirPods Pro, are poised to be “a clear star of Black Friday and the holiday season,” Ives wrote. Nikkei reported on Wednesday that Apple has asked its manufactur

Tom Brenner | ReutersEconomists are boosting their fourth quarter growth forecasts after the trade deficit narrowed and business investment showed a surprise pickup in October. The CNBC/Moody’s Analytic’s rapid update of economists forecasts showed a median increase of 0.1 percentage points to 1.8%. Economists are watching to see if October’s business investment rebound is signaling that the slowdown in spending and manufacturing could be coming to an end. Durable goods beat expectations, with c

President Donald Trump has signed two bills supporting the Hong Kong protesters into law on Wednesday, despite Beijing’s repeated objections. “I signed these bills out of respect for President Xi, China, and the people of Hong Kong. The bill also sets up the potential for sanctions on people responsible for human rights abuse in Hong Kong. The second measure would bar the sale of munitions such as tear gas and rubber bullets to Hong Kong police. Hong Kong, a former British colony returned to Chi

Recent data from McKinsey & Company projects that up to 800 million global workers could be replaced by robots by 2030. For the most part, the report found that blue collar jobs, such as machine operating and fast food preparing, are especially susceptible to disruption. That’s because AI is especially good at completing tasks that require planning, learning, reasoning, problem-solving and predicting — most of which are skills required for white collar jobs. “We make no claim that these involvem

As the holiday shopping season kicks into high gear, consumers should be mindful of the tricks retailers use to get them to spend more money. In a new report, released this November, the researchers also reported that “many” of these “dark patterns might be “potentially unlawful.” And, as the researchers found, online retailers can also add items to a customer’s cart without their knowledge or consent. The report gave an example of a flower delivery site adding a card to a user’s cart in additio

“What they study, as well as when, where and how they choose to pursue their education will impact their future.” Considering there is typically a wide range in how much graduates earn based on what they study and what fields they pursue careers in, the College Scorecard data can help students make informed decisions about what to pursue. “When you’re selecting a college major, you should consider how that choice will set you up for your career. Students can now use the College Scorecard to see

When it comes to the airlines with the “healthiest options,” Alaska Airlines and Air Canada are tied for the top spot. But Platkin adds that overall, airlines are making “glacier type-movements” when it comes to providing healthier food options for travelers. Additionally, airlines were rated on their cooperation level in providing nutritional information for the study. The airline also has one of the largest selection of healthy food options of the 11 airlines studied, according to Platkin. Con

3 Hours AgoTo view this site, you need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser, and either the Flash Plugin or an HTML5-Video enabled browser. Download the latest Flash player and try again. Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche has 5 tips to help you still have fun while in debt.

Then-President-elect Donald Trump meets with former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani at the clubhouse of Trump National Golf Club November 20, 2016 in Bedminster, New Jersey. Don Emmert | AFP | Getty ImagesWASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Tuesday denied that he had directed Rudy Giuliani, his personal attorney, to travel to Ukraine, where Giuliani met with government officials about investigations that Trump wanted. During an interview, former Fox News Channel host Bill O’Reilly asked Tru

Whether you’re resolving to cut your 2020 tax bill or save more for retirement in the new year, it’s time to start planning. Changes to the tax law included a reduction to the individual income tax rates, a doubled standard deduction and the elimination of personal exemptions. Every year, the IRS bumps up the individual income tax brackets, adjusting for inflation. Each of these rates will apply to the taxable income within the dollar range. Here are 2020’s individual income tax brackets:The sta

Cheap financing and a glut of 2019 models that dealers still need to move off the lots mean steep discounts for car buyers. That slowdown in new car purchases means that dealers are urgently trying to get rid of their 2019 inventory, Edmunds analysts say. 2019 models clog lots”The transition to 2020 is very late this year. The Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat dealership in Manhattan still has 101 new 2019 models on its lot, according to its website. The “2019 inventory is winding down now, so the in

Hannah Oh’s sister gave her a dress from Zara for Christmas, but her sister didn’t buy it from Zara. The secondhand apparel market is booming. It’s become more acceptable to give and receive secondhand gifts. Department stores have begun to take advantage of the secondhand apparel market. In August, Macy’s partnered with ThredUp to offer secondhand apparel at 40 Macy’s stores.

John Boyega during the Star Wars Celebration at the Wintrust Arena on April 12, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. “Star Wars” actor John Boyega has confessed that the lost “Rise of Skywalker” script that found its way onto eBay was his. “It was me,” John Boyega said on “Good Morning America” Wednesday, just two days after director J.J. Abrams revealed that a copy of a real screenplay wound up for sale online. A few weeks later, a cleaner came, found the script and put it on eBay for 65 pounds, or about

Might as well, says an activist upset by false ads “They would say, ‘OK, get it done,'” a former delivery company manager said. They included 13 current or former Amazon employees familiar with the company’s “last mile” delivery program and five people who worked for Amazon-contracted delivery companies. Karamo Rowe, who delivered Amazon packages for a contracted delivery company for several months this year, called the experience “chaos.” Amazon’s legion of delivery drivers is about to face its

Some consumers can’t get the drugs they need because the price is too lowExpensive drugs can prevent consumers from getting the medicine they need, but so can low-cost drugs. CNBC’s Meg Tirrell explains what happened and why there’s a gap in the market.