Singapore Airlines drops 'flight to nowhere' idea but will let people eat in an A380

After receiving criticism, Singapore Airlines canceled plans to launch so-called "flights to nowhere" in favor of other flying-related activities, such as eating and watching in-flight entertainment on an A380.

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Swiss city Geneva to introduce a minimum wage of over $4,000 a month

The Swiss city of Geneva is to introduce a minimum wage of 23 Swiss francs ($25) an hour, equal to roughly 3,772 Swiss francs ($4,100) a month for a 41-hour working week. 

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‘Schoolcations’ are trying to lure parents who have had it with remote learning

With many families working and studying at home, “schoolcations” are enticing travelers with promises of tutoring, round-the-clock tech help and after-school activities that are more fun than what's available back home.

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I bought my first home at age 29 during Covid-19—here are 5 things I wish I’d known earlier

A 29-year-old shares the lessons she learned from buying her first home during the Covid-19 pandemic and what she wishes she’d known in advance.

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Safaris are back, and luxury lodges are enlisting guests to help save animals

When South Africa reopens on Oct. 1, travelers can visit private game reserves in KwaZulu-Natal that let tourists help protect the country's rhinos and elephants.

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Actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are in talks to buy a Welsh soccer club

"Deadpool" star Ryan Reynolds and "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" actor Rob McElhenney are in talks to buy Welsh soccer club Wrexham A.F.C. 

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Founder of bottled water giant Nongfu Spring becomes China's richest man

Steady gains in the public offerings of two Chinese stocks this year have vaulted their controlling stakeholder to the top of China's rich list.

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Many thought airfares would spike in the age of coronavirus. That's not happening yet

To counteract falling demand, airlines have blocked middle seats, instituted more rigorous cleaning, and eliminated many change fees. But they haven't raised ticket prices yet.

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Will Smith and Kevin Hart are backing this 27-year-old's pandemic-proof start-up — even after 7 failures

From working with Will Smith and Kevin Hart, to hosting thousands of events, Run The World's founder Xiaoyin Qu has been busy lately.

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Jamie Dimon says he's OK with higher taxes on the rich, but wealth tax is 'almost impossible'

J.P. Morgan Chase's Chief Executive Jamie Dimon said calculating wealth can be "extremely complicated," so the rich should be taxed on their income.

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Op-ed: Markets are up and the economy is down. Here are some moves investors can make

The economy has struggled since the emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic, yet markets have recovered from an initial plunge and are now booming again. The disconnect can be disconcerting for investors, who should rebalance, diversify and maintain realistic expectations in the face of unprecendented world events.

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Billionaires urged to combat world hunger by UN food chief: ‘Do the right thing’

The UN's top food official has urged billionaires and businesses to help save 30 million people around the world who are at risk of dying from hunger this year without aid.

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The list of countries where travelers can go live and work remotely is growing

More nations are inviting travelers to trade their home offices for the chance to live and work abroad during the global pandemic.

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Billionaire Richard Branson wants to raise $460 million for a new blank check company

Virgin founder Richard Branson is hoping to raise $460 million to create a new special purpose acquisition company.

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Christie's to auction off T. rex skeleton, expected to sell for at least $6 million

One of the largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus rex fossils ever unearthed is coming up for auction and could fetch between $6 million and $8 million. CNBC's Robert Frank reports.

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A T. rex skeleton is coming up for auction, expected to fetch $6 million to $8 million

One of the largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus rex fossils ever unearthed is coming up for auction and could fetch between $6 million and $8 million.

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Some airlines are introducing 'flights to nowhere' — and people are paying to take them

Media reports in Asia have buzzed about what they label "flights to nowhere," with some airlines already flying them and others potentially about to start them.

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Why people who left NYC in March still have to pay income tax

Many high-earning New Yorkers left the city back in March at the peak of the pandemic. Now they're hoping they can get a break on their city income taxes. CNBC's Robert Frank reports.

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British GQ editor-in-chief warns of ‘casualties’ in media, retail and luxury post-pandemic

Editor-in-chief of British GQ magazine Dylan Jones has told CNBC he's not worried about the future of print publication, despite significant challenges in advertising and distribution due to the coronavirus crisis. 

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Manhattan rental market plunges, leaving 15,000 empty apartments in August

Hopes for a rebound in the fall or the end of 2020 look increasingly unlikely. Although rental prices have come down, the discounts are not steep enough yet to lure new renters back to the city.

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