On Wednesday, December 6 at 10pm ET/PT, CNBC will air a one-hour primetime "Cities of Success" special featuring Nashville, TN exploring its remarkable evolution from an economy once almost exclusively powered by music to a prominent center for healthcare and research.
Grab an adult beverage (or not) and join us on @LastCallCNBC in 30 mins
> @notomhere on this crazy market run
> The real reason our power grids are on the edge @energybants
> Can Zuck stop the bleeding at Threads? @Sheila_Dang
> J-Lo meets A.I. on cruises @AndreaDay
and Instagram food influencer Jack Goldburg on why social media is the new Google (or Zagat .. if you're old)
“I want them to hear the title of the course and think that’s a strange thing that I could get credit for in college.” The “Do Nothing” class is a real course at Wisconsin’s Lawrence University and it’s getting a lot of attention. @AndreaDay reports.
There’s a war brewing in Utah and it's all about cookies. The controversy has been going on for months, but now there’s some serious dough flying around. @AndreaDay has more on the story.
Bug experts say the spotted lanternfly is an invasive species that mostly feeds on fruits, plants and trees. One of its favorite snacks: grapevines. That has winemakers preparing for the worst. @AndreaDay spoke with vineyard owners who say their crops are already under attack.
A dangerous TikTok trend is challenging young teens to steal certain kinds of Kia and Hyundai models. It comes at a time when city officials across the country say the number of those car thefts this year is surging. @AndreaDay has more on the story.
You can pretty much rent or borrow anything you want these days. But what happens when somebody rents your car and you never get it back? Turns out, it’s a serious problem. @AndreaDay reports.
Pay your rent or feed your cat? Weekly groceries or take your dog to the vet? These are the choices some pet owners say they’re facing. @AndreaDay reports in some cases, people have no other option but to give up their furry loved ones.
Shelters across the country are hearing from more pet owners that they’ve been forced to surrender their animals due to housing or financial constraints - Here's our latest story (with @AndreaDay)
When Facebook rebranded itself to “Meta” last year, a CEO in New York said the company stole the name and ruined his business, which is also called “Meta.” Now, the two companies are locked in a legal battle. @AndreaDay has more on the story.
“The likelihood of you getting the money back is probably very slim.” People are paying more to borrow money. It’s causing some to turn to their friends and family for help, but lending to loved ones can be tricky. @AndreaDay reports.
“I pay my taxes. I served in the military. Why am I struggling and have to go back to work right now?” For many retirees on a fixed income, the rising prices are leaving few options. @AndreaDay reports on the choice many are making to go back to work.
“I could have died from this. It’s like holding a loaded gun.” Drug users are dropping dead from fentanyl in unprecedented numbers. Now, there’s a push to make it easier for people to test drugs before they use. Advocates say it could save thousands of lives. @AndreaDay reports.