Chris Morris
Chris Morris is a veteran journalist with more than 35 years of experience at many of the internet's biggest news outlets. In addition to his activities as a writer, reporter and editor, Chris is also a frequent panel moderator and speaker at major conferences, including CES and South by Southwest.
His leadership roles have included serving as Director of Content Development at CNNMoney.com and Managing Editor at Yahoo! Finance. Chris has also written for Fortune, Fast Company, Inc., AARP, and CNBC.com, covering everything from consumer technology and theme parks to the craft beer industry—and a few things much stranger than that.
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Life • 16h ago
From ski passes to complimentary 5-course meals: Businesses thank US service members with major deals this Memorial Day
For Memorial Day, businesses and restaurants are offering deals to active military and those who have retired from service.
Life • 16h ago
From ski passes to complimentary 5-course meals: Businesses thank US service members with major deals this Memorial Day
For Memorial Day, businesses and restaurants are offering deals to active military and those who have retired from service.
News • May 22
'The chokepoints now run both ways': JPMorgan says 5 forces are quietly reshaping the US-China balance of power
Both sides have become more willing to test rivals' vulnerabilities. That instability puts pressure on the market.
News • May 22
'The chokepoints now run both ways': JPMorgan says 5 forces are quietly reshaping the US-China balance of power
Both sides have become more willing to test rivals' vulnerabilities. That instability puts pressure on the market.
News • 43846 views
Jeff Bezos says society benefits more when his companies do well than when he gives to charity — and Elon Musk agrees
The Amazon founder also dismissed calls to increase taxes for the rich.
News • 43846 views
Jeff Bezos says society benefits more when his companies do well than when he gives to charity — and Elon Musk agrees
The Amazon founder also dismissed calls to increase taxes for the rich.
Life • May 21
Nearly 1 in 4 flights did not arrive on time last year — and 2026 could be even worse. Here are the worst offenders
The number of on-time arrivals in 2025 was the lowest in a decade, according to a new study.
Life • May 21
Nearly 1 in 4 flights did not arrive on time last year — and 2026 could be even worse. Here are the worst offenders
The number of on-time arrivals in 2025 was the lowest in a decade, according to a new study.
News • May 20
Minnesota is the first state to ban prediction markets. It's already being sued by the federal government
Law is supposed to take effect Aug. 1, but legal action from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission could delay that.
News • May 20
Minnesota is the first state to ban prediction markets. It's already being sued by the federal government
Law is supposed to take effect Aug. 1, but legal action from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission could delay that.
Life • 169021 views
Pizza Hut is going nostalgic to attract diners: red roof, vinyl booths, even a salad bar — and it's paying off big time
'No One OutPizzas the Hut' — except, perhaps, the relentless march of time. But one entrepreneur is challenging that.
Life • 169021 views
Pizza Hut is going nostalgic to attract diners: red roof, vinyl booths, even a salad bar — and it's paying off big time
'No One OutPizzas the Hut' — except, perhaps, the relentless march of time. But one entrepreneur is challenging that.
News • May 20
Morgan Stanley sees a 'trifecta' driving inflation higher — but Bessent says disinflation is weeks away
Conflicting signals could make things even more confusing for investors.
News • May 20
Morgan Stanley sees a 'trifecta' driving inflation higher — but Bessent says disinflation is weeks away
Conflicting signals could make things even more confusing for investors.
News • 12346 views
Jim Jordan said $5 gas would 'kill the economy' under Biden in 2022 — Now with prices at $4.53, he says 'that's life’
"Real America doesn’t care about the January 6th Committee," he said four years ago. "Gas is over $5 per gallon!"
News • 12346 views
Jim Jordan said $5 gas would 'kill the economy' under Biden in 2022 — Now with prices at $4.53, he says 'that's life’
"Real America doesn’t care about the January 6th Committee," he said four years ago. "Gas is over $5 per gallon!"
Managing Money • May 19
Only 14% of businesses have fully adopted AI — and Mark Cuban says that gap gives college grads 'a unique opportunity'
The best plan is to thoroughly educate yourself about the technology, since business owners aren't.
Managing Money • May 19
Only 14% of businesses have fully adopted AI — and Mark Cuban says that gap gives college grads 'a unique opportunity'
The best plan is to thoroughly educate yourself about the technology, since business owners aren't.
Life • May 19
Scarlett Johansson grew up on food stamps, built a $165M fortune — and still can't crack work-life balance
"It's just not possible," says the 'Avenger's' star of work-life balance. She says you can't do all the things all the time.
Life • May 19
Scarlett Johansson grew up on food stamps, built a $165M fortune — and still can't crack work-life balance
"It's just not possible," says the 'Avenger's' star of work-life balance. She says you can't do all the things all the time.
News • May 18
A Bitcoin wallet worth $400,000 was locked for 11 years. Its owner finally guessed his password — thanks to AI
His forgetfulness has earned him a fortune as Bitcoin prices have gone up 20,000% in that time.
News • May 18
A Bitcoin wallet worth $400,000 was locked for 11 years. Its owner finally guessed his password — thanks to AI
His forgetfulness has earned him a fortune as Bitcoin prices have gone up 20,000% in that time.
News • May 18
Americans would rather live near a nuclear power plant than an AI data center, Gallup poll finds
Just 27% of people living in the U.S. say they support data center construction in their area.
News • May 18
Americans would rather live near a nuclear power plant than an AI data center, Gallup poll finds
Just 27% of people living in the U.S. say they support data center construction in their area.
News • May 16
Just 1 Florida city is named in list of 25 best places to retire — cheapest city has homes 42% below the national median
Housing prices were an important factor in choosing popular areas with older Americans.
News • May 16
Just 1 Florida city is named in list of 25 best places to retire — cheapest city has homes 42% below the national median
Housing prices were an important factor in choosing popular areas with older Americans.
News • 31825 views
‘Epstein could literally be right there’: A billionaire bought Epstein's two islands — and now complains about voyeurs
YouTubers, drones and a man with a Samurai sword are among the unwanted visitors.
News • 31825 views
‘Epstein could literally be right there’: A billionaire bought Epstein's two islands — and now complains about voyeurs
YouTubers, drones and a man with a Samurai sword are among the unwanted visitors.
News • May 15
The USPS is raising prices in July — but not on stamps this time. Here's what that will mean for you
The agency is facing a "severe financial crisis" after posting a $2 billion loss in the last quarter.
News • May 15
The USPS is raising prices in July — but not on stamps this time. Here's what that will mean for you
The agency is facing a "severe financial crisis" after posting a $2 billion loss in the last quarter.
News • May 14
The $499 Trump Phones are finally shipping — after months of speculation they might never launch
Word comes as some who pre-ordered the devices were worried they would never materialize.
News • May 14
The $499 Trump Phones are finally shipping — after months of speculation they might never launch
Word comes as some who pre-ordered the devices were worried they would never materialize.
News • May 14
Florida graduation speaker booed for calling AI 'the next industrial revolution' — why grads everywhere won't have it
Many of those students blame the technology for their problems as they enter the job market.
News • May 14
Florida graduation speaker booed for calling AI 'the next industrial revolution' — why grads everywhere won't have it
Many of those students blame the technology for their problems as they enter the job market.
News • May 14
A Texas tech firm worth $2 billion pauses 401(k) match to spend on AI instead — workers fear other companies will follow
Management says the funds will be used on “the tools, training, and capabilities that will define our future.”
News • May 14
A Texas tech firm worth $2 billion pauses 401(k) match to spend on AI instead — workers fear other companies will follow
Management says the funds will be used on “the tools, training, and capabilities that will define our future.”
News • May 13
Get ready for french fry inflation: Potato futures spike 700% as Iran war threatens fertilizer supply
Your fast-food order may soon come with a side of geopolitical risk.
News • May 13
Get ready for french fry inflation: Potato futures spike 700% as Iran war threatens fertilizer supply
Your fast-food order may soon come with a side of geopolitical risk.
News • May 13
People are paying $5,000 for a pack of Pokemon cards at GameStop. For some, it's paying off big time
One pack contains a single graded card, which could be worth $68,000 — but your odds of getting the hit are ridiculously slim.
News • May 13
People are paying $5,000 for a pack of Pokemon cards at GameStop. For some, it's paying off big time
One pack contains a single graded card, which could be worth $68,000 — but your odds of getting the hit are ridiculously slim.
Investing • May 11
'Big Short' investor Michael Burry says the market has 'jumped the shark' — what he says investors are getting wrong
Consumer sentiment and jobs are being ignored in favor of AI obsession, says trader.
Investing • May 11
'Big Short' investor Michael Burry says the market has 'jumped the shark' — what he says investors are getting wrong
Consumer sentiment and jobs are being ignored in favor of AI obsession, says trader.
News • May 11
Switch 2 price goes up, Nintendo's share price goes down — and more trouble is coming to derail Big N's runaway success
Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo have all raised their console prices as AI companies drive up memory costs.
News • May 11
Switch 2 price goes up, Nintendo's share price goes down — and more trouble is coming to derail Big N's runaway success
Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo have all raised their console prices as AI companies drive up memory costs.
News • 14997 views
He sold his company for $1.7 billion — then handed $240 million to the 540 workers who stuck with him
The average bonus was $443,000, with some workers receiving even more.
News • 14997 views
He sold his company for $1.7 billion — then handed $240 million to the 540 workers who stuck with him
The average bonus was $443,000, with some workers receiving even more.
Auto • May 10
Tesla recalls every Cybertruck RWD ever sold — all 173 of them — because the wheels could fall off
The model was on sale for just five months because buyers felt some of the most desirable aspects of the Cybertruck line had been removed.
Auto • May 10
Tesla recalls every Cybertruck RWD ever sold — all 173 of them — because the wheels could fall off
The model was on sale for just five months because buyers felt some of the most desirable aspects of the Cybertruck line had been removed.
News • May 09
A Pokémon collector swapped his $200K Audi R8 for cards — and 3,261% gains over 20 years suggest he got the better deal
The unusual swap comes as sealed Pokémon products and rare singles continue soaring in value alongside a booming collectibles market.
News • May 09
A Pokémon collector swapped his $200K Audi R8 for cards — and 3,261% gains over 20 years suggest he got the better deal
The unusual swap comes as sealed Pokémon products and rare singles continue soaring in value alongside a booming collectibles market.
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