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Google Demands Its 30% Cut From App Developers in Play Store
Some companies like Netflix and Spotify had avoided making the payment when people paid for something inside their apps. NYT > Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Remington Outdoor, bankrupt gunmaker, to be sold in pieces to seven buyers
Bankrupt gunmaker Remington Outdoor will split up its business and sell the pieces to seven different buyers following a bankruptcy auction, court records show. Business | New York Post BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Trump Wrote Off Ivanka Payments As ‘Consulting Fees’ On His Taxes: New York Times
Paying his children as “outside consultants” was one of many ways Trump avoided paying taxes, according to a major New York Times investigation. U.S. News – Breaking News and Latest Headlines BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Steve Forbes: Biden economy would be ‘recipe for disaster’
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How Trump’s Businesses Generated $1.9 Billion In Revenue During His Presidency | Forbes
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How Caesars’ Wager on Sports Betting Could Pay Off Big
By buying U.K. stalwart William Hill, the casino operator can increase its exposure to a U.S. growth market without paying over the odds. WSJ.com: Markets BEST DEAL UPDATE: SPECIAL NEWS BULLETIN: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription … Read more…
Some Google Search Rivals Lose Footing on Android System
A system Google set up to promote competition on Android has left some smaller search engines having trouble gaining traction, fueling rivals’ complaints about the tech giant’s compliance with a European Union antitrust decision ahead of potential U.S. charges. WSJ.com: … Read more…
Crowds at the Beijing Auto Show Signal China’s Spenders are Back
Big crowds at places like the Beijing auto show are a sign of good news, but China needs its less affluent to spend more before its growth engine can return to full speed. NYT > Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Uber’s self-driving car unit has made little progress despite $2.5B price tag
Uber’s efforts to build a self-driving car have cost the company nearly $ 2.5 billion and still it’s nowhere close to putting a driverless car on the road, according to a new report. Business | New York Post BEST DEAL … Read more…
‘Crying Nazi’ Chris Cantwell Found Guilty Of Extortion, Interstate Threats
Cantwell, 39, is also expected to face a civil trial for his role in the white supremacist violence that engulfed Charlottesville, Virginia, in 2017. U.S. News – Breaking News and Latest Headlines BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Trump campaign responds to ‘bombshell’ NYT tax report
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U.S. Household Wealth Rose Before the Pandemic, but Inequality Persisted
A Federal Reserve survey of family finances shows that inequality was high last year. It’s likely to worsen because of the pandemic. NYT > Business > Economy BEST DEAL UPDATE: View student loan options (300×250)” >
CFTC Nominee Traded Stocks, Options While in Government
President Trump’s nominee to the agency that regulates the vast derivatives market traded extensively in stocks and options during his more than three years in government. WSJ.com: Markets BEST DEAL UPDATE: SPECIAL NEWS BULLETIN: Click today to request your free … Read more…
Nikola’s Business Model Relies on Big Leaps in Technology, Large Declines in Costs
The electric truck startup’s future depends on delivering big technological advances and dramatic cost reductions. WSJ.com: US Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
BP is laying out its vision for a low-carbon future. Investors are skeptical
BP has begun sketching out the details of how it will transition from one of the world’s legacy oil-and-gas companies to a low-carbon giant. Now it needs to get investors to buy in. Judging by the share price, it’s not … Read more…
Why Trump nominated Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court
This is the web version of The Broadsheet, a daily newsletter for and about the world’s most powerful women. Sign up to get it delivered free to your inbox. Good morning, Broadsheet readers! Dr. Jill Biden says her husband is ready for the … Read more…
What Is a Savings Account?
A savings account gives you a safe, accessible place to put money that you don’t need for daily expenses. It also pays you interest, so you can earn a little money on top of what you have put in your … Read more…
These 7 Groups Won’t Get the $300 Unemployment Boost
Dozens of states have begun paying out enhanced unemployment payments through a new federal program, but if you’re one of hundreds of thousands of unemployed Americans who don’t meet specific criteria, you won’t be receiving any of that money. By … Read more…
Shipt Shopper Review: How to Earn Extra Money
Signing up to be a personal shopper is a great way to earn extra cash on a flexible schedule. In this article, I’ll take a close look at being a shopper with Shipt including how to get started, how much … Read more…
Here’s How the Best Money Transfer Apps Stack Up
Money transfer apps have changed how we pay each other. Gone are the days when we would wonder if we’d ever see the money someone promised to pay us for their share of something. Now we know they don’t need … Read more…
Stimulus payment deadlines you can’t afford to miss if you’re still waiting for financial relief
Tens of millions of Americans have gotten the stimulus payments. But some people are still waiting for their relief, either for dependent children or because they earn too little to file a tax return. Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Poll: USPS should be run like a public service, not a business, Americans say 2-to-1
The Postal Service continues to rate favorably despite recent delivery backlogs and President Trump’s attacks on voting by mail, according to the Washington Post-University of Maryland poll. Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
New York Times: Trump paid no income taxes in 10 out of 15 years beginning in 2000
Donald Trump has paid no income taxes whatsoever in 10 of the past 15 years since 2017 as a result of reporting that he was losing significantly more than he made, according to an explosive report released Sunday by the … Read more…
Tax bombshell reveals Trump’s image is a sham
It was the moment when Donald Trump’s “Art of the Deal” fabulism, billionaire tycoon bluster and populist standard-bearing for forgotten Americans was revealed to be what it always looked like: a sham. CNN.com – RSS Channel – Politics SPECIAL NEWS … Read more…
Boutique office tower 28 & 7 set to open next year
Even as developers and landlords sweat out the pandemic, many new projects that were set in motion earlier are nearing completion or achieving construction milestones. The speculative boutique office tower known as 28 & 7 topped off last week at … Read more…
Neiman Marcus CEO shows off mansion while employees get pink slips
The CEO of Neiman Marcus is being blasted for flaunting his wealth in the midst of a bankruptcy that led to job losses and pay cuts for rank-and-file workers, The Post has learned. Geoffroy van Raemdonck steered the luxury retailer … Read more…
How Dirty Is Cash Anyway?
More businesses have gone cashless in the COVID-19 era. How necessary is that? Here’s what experts have to say about germs and paper money. Money EMPLOYMENT SEARCH UPDATE (UK):
Revealed: BP And Shell Back Anti-Climate Lobby Groups Despite Pledges
An Unearthed and HuffPost investigation identified at least eight trade associations the companies failed to disclose in transparency reports. Business – News, Opinion and Analysis SPECIAL DEALS:
Dining Out Post-Covid: The Changes We Need With Danny Meyer – Steve Forbes | What’s Ahead | Forbes
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Jay-Z To Warren Buffett On Why Trends Can Be Misleading In Music And Business | Forbes
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How Bike Shops Kept Up With America’s 121% Spike In Demand
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How Oregonians Survived the Fires
What do you do when your world is burning? In mundane and harrowing ways, you figure out how to survive. NYT > Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
FEAR: Witness Mandate On Mail-In Ballots Could Upend Vote In Battleground States
Voters in key states, including North Carolina and Wisconsin, are required to have a witness sign their ballot envelope. U.S. News – Breaking News and Latest Headlines BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Trump nominates Amy Coney Barrett for Supreme Court seat
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U.S. Judge Hears Arguments on Trump’s TikTok Ban
The government said a ban would address its national security concerns. But lawyers for its owner said a ban would be “no different from the government locking the doors to a public forum.” NYT > Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Amy Coney Barrett Confirmation Hearings To Begin Oct. 12, Sen. Lindsey Graham Says
The Senate Judiciary Committee chairman said he hopes to hand over Barrett’s confirmation process to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell by Oct. 26. U.S. News – Breaking News and Latest Headlines BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Chinese Companies Head Home to Raise Money, as Beijing’s Relations With U.S. Fray
China’s most ambitious and fastest-growing companies once flocked to U.S. markets to raise money. Since November, eight that originally went public in New York have added listings in Hong Kong. WSJ.com: Markets BEST DEAL UPDATE: SPECIAL NEWS BULLETIN: Click today … Read more…
Eric Schmidt’s Daughter Has Tech Ambitions—Just Not in Silicon Valley
Sophie Schmidt launched Rest of World, a nonprofit journalism startup, in May to shine a light on technology’s impact in less-covered markets. WSJ.com: US Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Trump hosts a ‘Great American Comeback’ event in Pennsylvania
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Bonds Are Beating Stocks in Topsy-Turvy 2020
Stocks have staged a furious rally since bottoming in late March, but bonds are still winning the race for returns this year. WSJ.com: Markets BEST DEAL UPDATE: SPECIAL NEWS BULLETIN: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card … Read more…
Grocers Stockpile, Build ‘Pandemic Pallets’ Ahead of Winter
Grocery stores and food companies are preparing for a possible surge in sales amid a new rise in Covid-19 cases and the impending holiday rush. WSJ.com: US Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
The biggest risk in business right now is grief
By the time the pandemic fully swept over New York City this spring, Electric’s employees were already in mourning. On March 18, days after the tech startup closed its downtown Manhattan offices and asked its 145 workers to start doing … Read more…
Donald Trump is a master of hypnotism. How he used the power on America—and then himself
Among other things, Donald Trump’s a potent hypnotist. So reveals Scott Adams, the creator of Dilbert, the most brilliantly mordant cartoon since Charles Addams left the building. Adams is also an author and a social media influencer. And, as he … Read more…
BJ’s Tires: 5 Things to Know Before You Buy
Replacing the tires on your car is an unavoidable expense. But there are ways to make sure you’re getting the best available deal. In this article, I’ll take a look at BJ’s Tire Center: an affordable option for members. I’ve … Read more…
Walmart and Target Are Hiring 150,000 Seasonal Workers
Target and Walmart are gearing up for a holiday season unlike any other. Despite the overall sluggish job market, openings are plentiful at the two retail giants. Both companies announced their seasonal hiring initiatives one after the other: Walmart on … Read more…
Nationals fans lost their ballpark this season. They lost their World Series celebration, too.
Has baseball been this soothing lighthouse, a guide toward a sliver of normal in the novel coronavirus pandemic? Or, in Washington, did it only lead to more stress? Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
New Report: This Is America’s Favorite Computer Brand
If you’re looking for a new computer, you might be wondering how important the brand is when you’re making your selection. The American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) recently released its Household Appliance and Electronics Report 2019-2020, and it shows which … Read more…
Dear Penny: Should I Use My Savings to Buy a Retirement Home?
Dear M., You can clearly afford to buy a home. Normally I’d start the finger-wagging if you told me you wanted to spend most of your savings for a home purchase. If you were still working, I’d ask you what … Read more…
Trump nominates Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court
President Donald Trump on Saturday is set to nominate Amy Coney Barrett, a conservative federal appeals court judge, to succeed the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the US Supreme Court. CNN.com – RSS Channel – Politics SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: … Read more…
Montana judge ousts Trump’s temporary Bureau of Land Management director, casting doubt on range of decisions
A Montana judge ruled Friday that William Perry Pendley, the effective director of the Bureau of Land Management, had failed to get Senate approval and had stayed beyond the limit allowed under the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998. As … Read more…
How Trump picked Amy Coney Barrett over Barbara Lagoa for the Supreme Court
It was only a week ago President Donald Trump appeared practically “giddy” about a particular candidate to fill the newly vacant seat on the Supreme Court that had been held by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg for more than 27 years, … Read more…
Facebook bans political profile pictures on its internal social network
Facebook has banned its employees from using political images as their profile pictures on its internal social network. The policy is one of several new rules Facebook instituted this week governing how staffers communicate on its Workplace platform amid concerns … Read more…
Will D.C. and Puerto Rico Be Granted Statehood? – Steve Forbes | What’s Ahead | Forbes
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Entrepreneur Ariel Pasternak On Why You Should Invest In Relationships | Unfiltered | Forbes
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5 Leaders Transforming How America Works, Plays, And Invests
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Analyze This! Sovereign Debt
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China Gives Unproven Covid-19 Vaccines to Thousands, With Risks Unknown
Drug company workers, government officials and others have been injected outside the usual testing process. More will be soon, bewildering experts who worry about potential ill effects. NYT > Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Mark Zuckerberg calls Breonna Taylor decision ‘painful reminder’ of injustice
Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg reportedly called a grand jury’s failure to indict any cops for killing Breonna Taylor a “painful reminder” of the need for criminal justice reform. The billionaire CEO condemned the ruling that sparked protests around the country … Read more…
Inside eBay’s Cockroach Cult: The Ghastly Story of a Stalking Scandal
“People are basically good” was eBay’s founding principle. But in the deranged summer of 2019, prosecutors say, a campaign to terrorize a blogger crawled out of a dark place in the corporate soul. NYT > Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Shares of UK bookmaker William Hill surge on takeover proposals from US suitors
Shares in British bookmaker William Hill soared Friday after the company revealed it received takeover proposals from two American suitors. The London-listed stock ended the day up 43.4 percent at 312.20 pounds, or $ 396.74, after William Hill said it … Read more…
Nancy Pelosi Still Doesn’t Think Biden Should Debate Trump: ‘Why Bother?’
The House Speaker told “CBS This Morning”: Trump “doesn’t tell the truth,” and “he isn’t committed to our Constitution.” U.S. News – Breaking News and Latest Headlines BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Trump hosts a ‘Make America Great Again’ event in Virginia
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Dog’s Heartfelt Obituary Goes Viral: ‘He Was Best At Unconditional Love’
“I wrote my dog an obituary because of course I did. He was the best boy,” Sallie Gregory-Hammett said on Twitter. U.S. News – Breaking News and Latest Headlines BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Does the TikTok deal get pushed until after the presidential election?
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Johnson & Johnson, Nike, Illumina: Stocks That Defined the Week
Here are seven major companies whose stocks moved on the week’s news. WSJ.com: Markets BEST DEAL UPDATE: SPECIAL NEWS BULLETIN: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card and save up to 80% off of your medicine! SPECIAL … Read more…
TikTok’s Fate Coming to a Head
TikTok and its partners are heading into what could be a pivotal weekend with a multipart strategy to avert a fast-approaching U.S. ban on downloads of the popular video-sharing app. WSJ.com: US Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Google Will Be Hard Habit to Break
Regulators might have legitimate concerns about Google’s dominance in search, but there is little they can do if consumers use it anyway. WSJ.com: Markets BEST DEAL UPDATE: SPECIAL NEWS BULLETIN: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card … Read more…
Everybody vs. the App Store: Why Companies Are Taking Issue With Apple’s Growing Revenue Engine
A host of companies, including Facebook, Spotify and Epic Games, are challenging the way Apple runs its App Store. WSJ.com: US Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
FTC commissioner: Is antitrust the next stakeholder capitalism battleground?
The 50th anniversary of Milton Friedman’s seminal New York Times Magazine article, “The Social Responsibility of Business Is to Increase Its Profits,” brought with it renewed calls for corporate America to embrace “stakeholder capitalism,” echoing recent talk from politicians and … Read more…
How to Predict Merit Aid in a Strange College Application Season
Students may have no test scores, altered grades and compromised extracurricular activities. So how will colleges dole out the discounts? NYT > Your Money SPECIAL NEWS BULLETIN: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card and save up … Read more…
What pullback? Investors say these stocks have the most upside
After the late March passage of the CARES Act, stocks went on a tear even as the economy plummeted. But that run is over: The S&P 500 Index has declined nearly 10% since its peak at 3,580 points on Sept. … Read more…
How to Watch NFL RedZone Without Cable
If you’re a football fan who doesn’t want to miss a single touchdown, NFL RedZone is a must-have channel. But you don’t need a cable or satellite TV subscription to watch RedZone every Sunday. Three of the best live TV … Read more…
What is Values-Based Investing? Plus How to Get Started
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Democrats seek investigation into Pentagon’s coronavirus fund following Washington Post article
House and Senate Democrats criticized a Defense Department decision to repurpose $ 1 billion in coronavirus funds and spend it on defense capabilities. Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
9.25.20 Cheaper batteries are lowering energy costs; Clark Stinks
Tesla is leading the charge towards cheaper batteries. And that is going to have a major impact on consumer energy bills going forward. Kim and Joel share the Clark Stinks posted on the web and share with Clark. Submit yours … Read more…
Mint App Review: A Tried-and-True Option for Budgeting
Tired of the pen-and-paper approach to tracking your spending? Sick of using a spreadsheet to budget? A mobile app can help you stay on top of your finances on-the-go and take away some of the tedious work of maintaining your … Read more…
USPS close to settlement with 19 states on election mail, service delays, sources say
State officials hope an agreement will act as a firewall against challenges from President Trump on the legitimacy of vote-by-mail. Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Ginsburg becomes the first woman to lie in state in the US Capitol. Here’s who else made history
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is still making history, even after her death. CNN.com – RSS Channel – Politics SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card and save up to 80% off of … Read more…
Sources: Trump intends to choose Amy Coney Barrett for Supreme Court
President Donald Trump intends to choose Amy Coney Barrett to be the new Supreme Court justice, according to multiple senior Republican sources with knowledge of the process. CNN.com – RSS Channel – Politics SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request … Read more…
Facebook gets temporary exemptions from Apple App Store fees
Facebook said Friday that businesses running paid online events on its iOS app would not need to pay a 30 percent fee to Apple for the remainder of 2020, temporarily defusing a standoff between the two tech giants. The social … Read more…
Neiman Marcus emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid COVID-19
Neiman Marcus said on Friday it has completed its Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection process, emerging from one of the highest-profile retail collapses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Its restructuring plan eliminated more than $ 4 billion of debt and $ 200 … Read more…
Novavax stock soars after start of late-stage COVID-19 vaccine trial
Novavax’s stock price surged Friday after the biotech firm started a key late-stage trial of its experimental coronavirus vaccine. Shares in the Maryland-based company soared nearly 11 percent to $ 113.56 following its Thursday announcement that it kicked off the … Read more…
Judge tosses quadriplegic defense in hedge fund manager sexual harassment case
A federal judge has ruled that being a quadriplegic did not necessarily stop a hedge fund manager from sexually harassing his employees. Influential biotech investor Sam Isaly — who left his $ 15 billion hedge fund after a scathing report … Read more…
Google’s Alphabet Settles With Shareholders Over Payoffs To Execs Accused Of Harassment
Android creator Andy Rubin, accused of sexual harassment, was given a severance package worth $ 240 million, according to the lawsuit. Business – News, Opinion and Analysis SPECIAL DEALS:
As Donations Shift in the Pandemic, New Databases Aim to Help
Donors are giving money in different ways this year, and two new projects are helping them identify the nonprofit groups that can best use their money. NYT > Your Money SPECIAL NEWS BULLETIN: Click today to request your free ACRX … Read more…
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek pledges over $1 billion of his personal wealth to “moonshots”
This is the web version of Term Sheet, a daily newsletter on the biggest deals and dealmakers. Sign up to get it delivered free to your inbox. Spotify co-founder and CEO Daniel Ek is pledging to invest the equivalent of a … Read more…
Pandemic Increases Importance of Filing Early for Financial Aid
The new FAFSA form, which is out on Thursday, requires last year’s tax data. But families that have lost income this year may need to take extra steps to qualify for help. NYT > Your Money SPECIAL NEWS BULLETIN: Click … Read more…
Believe it or not, the house drone is not Amazon’s most interesting new feature
I don’t care if Monday’s blueTuesday’s grey and Wednesday tooThursday, I don’t care about youIt’s Friday, I’m in love The news of late has ranged from dreary and depressing to downright alarming. But let’s finish the week on a positive: … Read more…
Report: The #1 Small Town for Remote Work in America
Are you one of the millions of Americans working from home due to the pandemic? While you may be saving money on commuting costs, other expenses could be weighing your wallet down. Even though you don’t have to go to … Read more…
Dollar General vs. Walgreens: Which is Cheaper?
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Virus’s unseen hot zone: The American farm
As American growers harvested summer crops, the migration of seasonal farmworkers who were infected with the virus represented a growing health and humanitarian crisis. Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
9.24.20 Housing market inventory is crazy low, driving up prices; Car insurance claim estimator
Fewer Americans are listing their homes for sale. And as interest rates continue to remain low, that is driving up home prices. Artificial intelligence is changing how we react after getting into a car accident. These tech developments will also … Read more…
Remember Your Home Ec Class? 5 Lessons You Can Use Today
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Trump targets Biden’s lighter campaign schedule ahead of first debate
Joe Biden’s campaign at 9:20 a.m. ET on Thursday called a “lid” — a term used to inform reporters that the Democratic presidential nominee wouldn’t be making any public appearances for the rest of the day. CNN.com – RSS Channel … Read more…
Stop telling Black people we could close the wealth gap if we valued education more
Black parents feel it’s very important that their children earn a college degree, Michelle Singletary writes. But a degree doesn’t necessarily confer the same advantages it does for Whites. Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Trump foments mistrust of election he claims won’t be honest
President Donald Trump and top aides are responding to the uproar over his failure to guarantee a peaceful transfer of power by intensifying their efforts to create election chaos he can use to cling onto power should he lose in … Read more…
Amazon unveils security drone to fly around your home
Amazon isn’t content to hear everything you say with its smart speakers. It now wants to see inside your home, too. The e-tail juggernaut unveiled a slew of new products at its annual fall hardware event on Thursday, including a … Read more…
B&G Foods to remove black Cream of Wheat chef from packaging
B&G Foods said Thursday it would drop an image of a black chef from the packaging of its Cream of Wheat cereal mix, the latest company to make changes to branding widely considered as racially insensitive. Companies including Mars and … Read more…
Citigroup says racism has cost US economy $16 trillion
A Wall Street bank just put a price tag on racism in America, and it’s a steep one. New York-based megabank Citigroup found that the US economy has lost out on $ 16 trillion in growth over the last 20 … Read more…
Several Google services suffer outages Thursday night
Several Google services, including Gmail, Hangouts and YouTube, briefly went down for many users across the US on Thursday night. The outage-tracking website DownDetector received an influx of reports of interruptions to those services beginning shortly before 9 p.m. and … Read more…
You Might Be Surprised Which Companies Are Actually MLM Schemes
Multi-level marketing is everywhere. Learn how to tell if a business is actually an MLM. Money EMPLOYMENT SEARCH UPDATE (UK):
Patreon’s Founder On How To Structure Your Pitch To Investors | Forbes
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Democrats’ Court-Packing Plans: A Threat To Your Rights? – Steve Forbes | What’s Ahead | Forbes
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Anti-Corruption Challenge Finale | Pitch Event
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Stocks Jump as Mnuchin and Pelosi Revive Hope for Aid Talks: Live Updates
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Crusading publisher and author Sir Harold Evans dies at 92
Sir Harold Evans, the charismatic publisher, author and muckraker who brought investigative moxie to the British press, newsmaking dash to the American book business through best-sellers like “Primary Colors” and synergetic buzz to all as author-publisher Tina Brown’s husband, has … Read more…
The Trump Administration Is Rushing To Execute People In The Middle Of A Pandemic
After a 17-year hiatus in federal executions, the government is set to kill seven people in two months, despite pending litigation on the legality of the killings. U.S. News – Breaking News and Latest Headlines BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Trump won’t support economy-wide coronavirus shutdown: Kudlow
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Kevin Mayer in Talks to Join RedBird Capital
Mr. Mayer, who was a top dealmaker at Disney for years before his three months as TikTok’s chief executive, is in advanced talks with RedBird Capital, a private firm with holdings in sports, entertainment and financial services. NYT > Business … Read more…
Cambridge Analytica ex-boss banned from running companies
The former boss of Cambridge Analytica, the political consulting firm brought down by a scandal over how it obtained Facebook users’ private data, has been banned from holding company directorships for seven years. Britain’s Insolvency Service said Thursday that Alexander … Read more…
China’s 2060 Climate Change Gambit
China has committed to dramatically reducing carbon emissions at the U.N. Its policies on coal remain far more noncommittal. WSJ.com: Markets BEST DEAL UPDATE: SPECIAL NEWS BULLETIN: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card and save up … Read more…
E.W. Scripps Agrees to Buy ION Media for $2.65 Billion in Berkshire-Backed Deal
E.W. Scripps agreed to buy ION Media for $ 2.65 billion in a move to significantly expand the TV station owner’s reach with the backing of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway. WSJ.com: US Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Twitter Users Skeptical After Mitch McConnell Promises Orderly Transition
One person joked that he couldn’t think of a single instance when the Senate majority leader “said something and then said the exact opposite” later. Oh, wait. U.S. News – Breaking News and Latest Headlines BEST DEAL UPDATE:
LIVE: Trump holds a ‘Great American Comeback’ event in Florida
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U.S. Risks Repeating 2009 Mistakes as Economic Recovery Slows
In the wake of the last recession, government spending dried up, dragging out the recovery. Policymakers warn against letting it happen again. NYT > Business > Economy BEST DEAL UPDATE: View student loan options (300×250)” >
CarMax Only Looks Like a Lemon
The used-car retailer is clearly hyper-aware of budding online competitors such as Carvana; so are its investors. WSJ.com: Markets BEST DEAL UPDATE: SPECIAL NEWS BULLETIN: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card and save up to 80% … Read more…
Even in a Pandemic, Venmo Tells Conned Customers to Pay Up
Venmo has fostered a compassionate public image during the pandemic, touting the popular payments app as a way to virtually tip out-of-work bartenders and give to hospitals. Yet it has taken a harder line against users who ended up overdrawing … Read more…
Are kids’ allowances recession-proof?
I’d thought that in a pandemic-induced recession, parents would cut allowances and kids would find fewer things to spend on. But that’s not what Greenlight CEO Tim Sheehan has seen on his platform that helps parents pay their children’s allowances … Read more…
“A.I. is a living and breathing engine”
This is the web version of Data Sheet, Fortune’s daily newsletter on the top tech news. To get it delivered daily to your in-box, sign up here. Artificial intelligence is a bit like 5G. Both are heavily hyped, genuinely new, and … Read more…
Wells Fargo Has Some Nerve
The bank’s CEO, Charles Scharf, said there aren’t enough talented Black people in banking — but his bank’s been poorly run by white people for a long time. Business – News, Opinion and Analysis SPECIAL NEWS BULLETIN: Click today to … Read more…
How to Reach Customer Service at Cash App, Zelle and PayPal
If you’ve ever tried to reach the customer service department at one of the popular money payment apps, you know how difficult it can be. It’s easy to send money but not so easy to get help. In this article, we’re … Read more…
Save up to 25% on Homeowners Insurance With This 1-Minute Move
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Another 870,000 workers filed for jobless benefits last week
Last week marks the fourth consecutive week that first-time filings for unemployment benefits came in below 1 million. Yet weekly jobless claims remain painfully high by historic standards, six months into the pandemic. Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
9.23.20 New independent contractor rule; Southwest companion pass offer
A new rule gives employers more leeway when it comes to how they classify employees. Clark discusses the pros and cons of this move as well as how employers should treat non salaried employees. If you are willing to travel … Read more…
Stop Making a Budget. The Simple Online Banking App Will Do it For You
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My co-workers won’t wear face masks and it’s stressing me out
A junior staffer is instructed by bosses to “call them out” if they forget to wear masks at work. But they’re still not changing their careless ways. Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Trump refuses to commit to a peaceful transition of power after Election Day
President Donald Trump on Wednesday would not commit to providing a peaceful transition of power after Election Day, lending further fuel to concerns he may not relinquish his office should he lose in November. CNN.com – RSS Channel – Politics … Read more…
Trump’s threats and actions bring America to the brink
President Donald Trump’s refusal on Wednesday to guarantee a peaceful transfer of power if he loses to Joe Biden in November is leading America towards a dark place during a year of incendiary political tensions. CNN.com – RSS Channel – … Read more…
Credit Suisse, UBS reportedly held tie-up talks backed by both chairmen
The chairmen of UBS and Credit Suisse supported a merger of equals between Switzerland’s two largest banks during discussions earlier this year, Swiss magazine Bilanz reported on Wednesday, adding talks had since stagnated. The details reported by finance periodical Bilanz … Read more…
Analyst pleads with falling pot company to ‘stop growing so much weed’
After seeing its stock plunge almost 80 percent this year, Canadian cannabis giant Aurora is now being advised to “please stop growing so much weed.” The plea came in the form of a research note from MKM Partners analyst Bill … Read more…
Why Disney’s delay of ‘Black Widow’ means doomsday for Hollywood
Hollywood’s hopes of a comeback this year are officially dead. Disney put the last nail in the coffin on Wednesday when it delayed several of its much-anticipated fall flicks, including “Black Widow,” starring Scarlett Johansson, and Steven Spielberg’s “West Side … Read more…
TikTok asks judge to block US from barring app for download
TikTok asked a US judge on Wednesday to block a Trump administration order that would require Apple and Alphabet’s Google to remove the short video-sharing app for new downloads starting on Sunday. A federal judge in San Francisco on Saturday … Read more…
California Ban On Fossil-Fuel Cars Points To Need For Electric Vehicle Labor Protections
By 2035, all new cars sold in the Golden State must emit zero emissions. But a new report asks: Will the workers who build them be safe and paid fairly? Business – News, Opinion and Analysis SPECIAL DEALS:
Why China’s control of rare earths matters | FT
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Justice Dept. Seeks to Weaken Shield for Big Tech: Live Updates
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Tesla’s global network outage disables mobile app functionality
Tesla owners around the world were dealing with a network outage on Wednesday which left them unable to control their cars via the Tesla app. The electric automaker allows its customers to unlock their vehicles and control features like temperature … Read more…
Trump Prioritizes Politics Over Science As COVID-19 Deaths Spike
The Trump administration routinely dismisses experts’ assessment of the gravity of the pandemic and the measures needed to bring it under control. U.S. News – Breaking News and Latest Headlines BEST DEAL UPDATE:
The NFL’s Most Valuable Teams 2020 | The Countdown | Forbes
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LIVE: Biden speaks at Black Economic Summit in North Carolina
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Social Spending for Inclusive Growth in the Middle East and Central Asia
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As China Ages, a Push to Add Elevators Offers a New Kind of Economic Relief
China’s premier wants to retrofit three million older apartment buildings all over the country, but he still needs political buy-in at the top. NYT > Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Pilgrim’s Pride replaces CEO amid alleged price-fixing scheme
Pilgrim’s Pride has replaced its CEO as he prepares to face price-fixing charges. The company announced in June that its chief executive, Jayson Penn, was taking a leave of absence to focus on his defense after he was indicted, and … Read more…
Pam Bondi Says Kyle Rittenhouse Is ‘Little Boy’ Who Wanted To ‘Protect His Community’
Rittenhouse, an Illinois resident, is charged with killing two people in Wisconsin after driving across state lines with a gun. U.S. News – Breaking News and Latest Headlines BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Seattle City Council overrides veto on defund the police
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Stitch Fix Is Nearing the End of Its Vertical Runway
Stitch Fix’s results were clearly not the showstopper Wall Street had hoped for. WSJ.com: Markets BEST DEAL UPDATE: SPECIAL NEWS BULLETIN: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card and save up to 80% off of your medicine! … Read more…
General Mills Aims to Protect Coronavirus Sales Boost
Grocery sales are moderating, prompting food makers to make marketing and operational changes. WSJ.com: US Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Funds Get Put on ‘MUTE’ Due to ‘LACK’ of ‘NEED’
As exchange-traded funds bite the dust, so do some clever ticker symbols. WSJ.com: Markets BEST DEAL UPDATE: SPECIAL NEWS BULLETIN: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card and save up to 80% off of your medicine! SPECIAL … Read more…
Nikola’s Talks With Energy Firms Stalled Following Short-Seller Report
The electric-truck maker has held talks with BP and other energy firms in hopes of striking a deal on hydrogen-refueling stations. Short seller Hindenburg Research alleged in a report that Nikola has misled investors. WSJ.com: US Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Will the pandemic give us a Sputnik moment?
The global pandemic has certainly been costly, claiming nearly a million lives and untold sums in lost economic activity since the outbreak emerged in Wuhan, China late last year. How can we do it better next time? Experts, speaking at … Read more…
The UN General Assembly is the ultimate ‘manel’
Good morning, Broadsheet readers! Hillary Clinton has a new podcast, Betsy DeVos faces an ethics investigation, and the UN General Assembly begins without addresses from any female leaders. Have a wonderful Wednesday. – The ultimate manel. If a ‘manel’ is … Read more…
Report: 5 Cars With the Biggest Drops in Price
If you’re looking to save money on a vehicle, a smart way to go about it is to look for cars that have depreciated in value for one reason or another. Car research site iSeeCars.com recently revealed its list of … Read more…
8 Energy-Saving Tips That Will Save You Lots of Money Each Year
How would you like to invest $ 30 and be paid a $ 45 dividend on your investment every year after that? That’s essentially what you do when you make certain home improvements to lower your expenses. If you take … Read more…
U.S. companies make new vows to tackle carbon emissions, even as global action falls short
Morgan Stanley, Walmart and others at NYC’s climate week make new vows to cut carbon emissions. Meanwhile General Electric announced it will no longer build new coal-fired power plants. And with the pandemic sweeping the country, climate week has been … Read more…
What Matters: 200,000 Americans dead, but Trump says Covid affects ‘virtually nobody’
More Americans have now died of Covid than of five wars combined. CNN.com – RSS Channel – Politics SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card and save up to 80% off of your medicine! … Read more…
9.22.20 What to do with overwhelming hospital bills; How small businesses are faring
Clark discusses how to handle overwhelming hospital bills. It’s absolutely crucial not to pay that bill with a credit card. There are some positive signs about how small businesses have survived are faring. There is likely still some need for … Read more…
Springboard Reviews: How to Switch Careers and Earn $60K+ a Year
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Nearly 9 million people didn’t get stimulus payments. A GAO report asks why the IRS isn’t doing more to help.
The Government Accountability Office recommended that the Treasury Department and the IRS do more to update estimates of eligible recipients who have yet to file for a stimulus payment. Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Trump again minimizes the pandemic as officials warn of a fall surge
A new clash between Donald Trump’s political goals and his duties to public health threatens to deprive America of presidential leadership in the critical weeks that will decide if a second wave of Covid-19 swamps the country this winter. CNN.com … Read more…
Playboy in exclusive talks with Mountain Crest on IPO bid
Playboy Enterprises is in exclusive talks with Mountain Crest Acquisition Corp. a blank check company headed by Chinese national Suying Liu, that would enable the once-iconic brand to return as a publicly traded company. A key ambition of the firm, … Read more…
Elon Musk says Tesla will sell a $25,000 car by 2023, stock falls
There’s a $ 25,000 Tesla not too far down the road, Elon Musk announced Tuesday. “Three years from now, we’re confident we can create a really compelling $ 25,000 vehicle that is also fully autonomous,” Musk announced at the company’s … Read more…
Nike profit, revenue boosted by China demand and online sales
Nike comfortably beat analysts’ estimates for quarterly revenue and profit on Tuesday, powered by a rebound in demand in China and strong online sales, sending its shares up about 9 percent. The footwear maker has benefited from its focus on … Read more…
Store operators outraged at Subway’s COVID-19 demands
After getting kudos for its early response to the coronavirus, Subway Restaurants is now being blasted by store operators for demanding that they return to business as usual despite still-sagging sales in the midst of the pandemic. Subway this month … Read more…
How The U.S. Unemployment Rate Is Calculated, And What It Really Means
“Discouraged” workers who’ve given up on looking for a job aren’t counted in the official unemployment rate. Money EMPLOYMENT SEARCH UPDATE (UK):
Getting COVID-19 Is Putting Americans On The Brink Of Economic Crisis
Most Americans who have been sickened by the coronavirus are facing serious economic hardship, a new survey shows. Business – News, Opinion and Analysis SPECIAL DEALS:
Claudia Rankine: ‘Silence, segregation and inaction is no longer possible’ I FT
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Four Steps To Boost Your Career During The Pandemic | Forbes
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Reid Hoffman: ‘It’s not about stopping tech, it’s about shaping it’ I FT
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Uncertainty In The Stock Market: What to Watch For – Steve Forbes | What’s Ahead | Forbes
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Ellen DeGeneres Returns to Show With Apology for Toxic Workplace
“Things happen here that never should have happened,” the host says. Warner Bros. started investigating her show in July, after complaints of a toxic workplace culture. Three top producers have been ousted. NYT > Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Nikola founder Trevor Milton keeps $2.5 billion in stock after departure
Nikola founder Trevor Milton has walked away from the electric-truck maker in the midst of a nasty feud with a short-seller with more than $ 2 billion in stock, records show. Milton — who stepped down as the Tesla challenger’s … Read more…
6 Officers In Breonna Taylor Raid Under Investigation For Violating Department Policies
The investigation is separate from an effort to determine whether any officers should face criminal charges for killing the Black medical worker in her home. U.S. News – Breaking News and Latest Headlines BEST DEAL UPDATE:
LIVE: Sen Schumer holds a press conference
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Fed Chief Testifies on Economy’s ‘Marked’ Progress: Live Updates
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Senators slam bonuses for execs of OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma
Five US senators want a federal judge to stop disgraced opioid seller Purdue Pharma from paying top executives up to $ 9.8 million in bankruptcy bonuses. The Democratic lawmakers said they’re particularly concerned about Purdue CEO Craig Landau potentially getting … Read more…
Muslim Ban Dissent Is A Part Of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Legacy
Ginsburg and Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s dissent in the travel ban decision has been crucial in the fight to end it, Muslim rights advocates say. U.S. News – Breaking News and Latest Headlines BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Markets need to see funding of government, next round of stimulus: Expert
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September Brings a Reality Check for Stocks
September is living up to its well-known reputation as a poor month for stocks. Investors may grow to appreciate it. WSJ.com: Markets BEST DEAL UPDATE: SPECIAL NEWS BULLETIN: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card and save … Read more…
Hot Oil Field Was Desperate for Pipelines. Now It Has Too Many.
The Southwest’s Permian Basin has become a headache for pipeline operators with the pandemic damping oil demand after they had added capacity. WSJ.com: US Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Covid-19 Can Keep AutoZone in the Fast Lane
With more drivers sticking with older cars and taking on do-it-yourself repair projects, AutoZone is in the right place at the right time. WSJ.com: Markets BEST DEAL UPDATE: SPECIAL NEWS BULLETIN: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription … Read more…
Tesla’s Battery Day: Why Elon Musk and Other Car Makers Are Fighting Over Batteries
The new arms race in electric cars is in battery technology, as Tesla, General Motors and other companies hunt for better, cheaper power cells to push electric vehicles toward mass acceptance. WSJ.com: US Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Could “Mindful A.I.” be the key to successful A.I.?
Back in April, when the pandemic was at its peak in many parts of the world, I spoke to Ahmer Inam, the chief A.I. officer at Pactera Edge, a technology consulting firm in Redmond, Washington. At the time, Inam was … Read more…
Could “Mindful A.I.” be the key to successful A.I.?
Back in April, when the pandemic was at its peak in many parts of the world, I spoke to Ahmer Inam, the chief A.I. officer at Pactera Edge, a technology consulting firm in Redmond, Washington. At the time, Inam was … Read more…
Chase Freedom Flex vs. Freedom Unlimited: What’s the Difference?
If you are looking for an everyday cash back credit card, Chase has a couple of really nice options with its Freedom series. The Chase Freedom Flex, which replaced the Chase Freedom in September 2020, is a cash back card … Read more…
How to Graduate College in 4 Years — and Save Money on Loans
Need some motivation to go to class? Well, slacking off could cost you $ 25,000. That’s how much you can expect to pay for taking an extra year to graduate from a public university. (The price only increases with private … Read more…
Not so fast, urban exodus: Coronavirus could make New York and San Francisco great places to live again
With some employers offering work from home on a permanent basis, and others offering more space and privacy to the workers who do come in, office rents are projected to fall. And those lower prices could make New York and … Read more…
9.21.20 Fighting back against an unlawful eviction; Walmart raising pay
There is a federal moratorium on evicting tenants who can’t pay right now. Clark discusses free software that is available to help you fight back if your landlord is wrongfully trying to evict you. Walmart is raising pay for 165,000 … Read more…
How to Find Your Unclaimed Money for Free (It Takes 30 Seconds)
I recently discovered $ 81.13 of free money online. It took me 30 seconds to find and three minutes to claim. OK, OK: Technically, it wasn’t free money. At some point in my life, I earned it. I handed it … Read more…
Pentagon used taxpayer money meant for masks and swabs to make jet engine parts and body armor
Shortly after Congress passed the Cares Act, the Pentagon began directing pandemic-related money to defense contractors. Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Trump narrows Supreme Court list as weighty decision looms
President Donald Trump was only seven minutes into his campaign rally Friday when word arrived backstage that would dramatically alter the final stretch of his first term. Yet as his aides debated whether to alert him that Supreme Court Justice … Read more…
The latest sign of the White House’s failed pandemic response
New chaos at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention over revised guidance on the spread of Covid-19 is a fresh sign of mixed messaging that long plagued the White House’s failed pandemic response. CNN.com – RSS Channel – … Read more…
Would you risk getting COVID-19 for unlimited flights?
Airlines are wooing passengers with unlimited flight promotions. Business | New York Post SPECIAL DEAL UPDATE:
Hedge fund Bridgewater set up tent offices in the woods to beat COVID-19
Falling stocks … falling trees — it’s all part of a day’s work at Bridgewater. Ray Dalio’s $ 138 billion hedge fund has set up tents in the woods across from its Westport, Conn., headquarters so that its traders and … Read more…
Judge fast-tracks Tiffany suit against LVMH over abandoned $16B deal
A Delaware Chancery Court justice on Monday agreed to fast-track Tiffany & Co.’s lawsuit against French luxury goods conglomerate LVMH for trying to back out of its $ 16 billion deal to acquire the US jeweler. Vice Chancellor Joseph Slights … Read more…
NYC’s restaurants fear 25 percent indoor cap means ‘Armageddon’
Big Apple restaurateurs fought tooth and nail for indoor dining, and now that they’ve got their wish — sort of — they’re not so sure it’s going to help them survive. Starting on Sept. 30, New York City eateries, from … Read more…
How Ray Dalio Built His $16.9 Billion Empire | Forbes
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Stocks Tumble as Surge in Virus Cases Imperils Recovery: Live Updates
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Beyond Meat to sell plant-based sausage patties in 5,000 more US stores
Plant-based meat company Beyond Meat said on Monday it would start selling its frozen breakfast sausage patties at 5,000 more stores, including Kroger, Walmart and Publix in the US, by the end of September. California-based Beyond Meat, for which about … Read more…
DOJ Again Attacks Democrats, This Time With ‘Anarchist Jurisdiction’ Designation
The primary effects of William Barr’s eyebrow-raising designation of Seattle, Portland, and New York City as “anarchist jurisdictions” will, for now, be political. U.S. News – Breaking News and Latest Headlines BEST DEAL UPDATE:
United Kingdom is considering a second pandemic lockdown
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Why Is The Stock Market Doing Well While America Is In Chaos? | Money Always Talks | Forbes
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U.S. and European Oil Giants Go Different Ways on Climate Change
While BP and other European companies invest billions in renewable energy, Exxon and Chevron are committed to fossil fuels and betting on moonshots. NYT > Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Twitter examining why photo previews focus on white faces
Twitter is examining why its artificial intelligence sometimes cuts black people’s faces out of photos. The social-media giant uses technology called a neural network to create the cropped previews of photos that users see as they scroll through their feeds. … Read more…
HHS Secretary Azar gives an update on the vaccine progress
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Microsoft and Bethesda Should Up Each Other’s Game
Deal brings big games to Xbox subscription service and could help accelerate Bethesda’s pace. WSJ.com: Markets BEST DEAL UPDATE: SPECIAL NEWS BULLETIN: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card and save up to 80% off of your … Read more…
Microsoft Buys Doom Owner in $7.5 Billion Videogaming Deal
Microsoft said it would buy the parent company of videogame publisher Bethesda Softworks for $ 7.5 billion in cash. WSJ.com: US Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
As School Begins, Mothers Working Retail Jobs Feel Extra Burden
A number of women working in retail say they are being forced to choose between keeping their jobs and making sure their children can keep up with remote learning. NYT > Business > Economy BEST DEAL UPDATE: View student loan … Read more…
Bank Investors Disregard Revelations of Suspicious Activity
Why it makes sense that European bank investors have shrugged off revelations of possible money laundering. WSJ.com: Markets BEST DEAL UPDATE: SPECIAL NEWS BULLETIN: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card and save up to 80% off … Read more…
Nikola Taps Outside Supplier to Provide Batteries in Contrast With Earlier Company Statements
Electric-truck maker Nikola is turning to an outside supplier to provide batteries for its first semi-truck model, a contrast to the company’s earlier statements that it has developed its own battery technology. WSJ.com: US Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
From bailout debacle to global dominance: Inside the turnaround at UBS
In February 2012, Sergio Ermotti called his first town hall meeting as UBS Group’s chief executive. The stock was finally recovering in those early days, but staff morale wasn’t. As one veteran of the Swiss banking giant tells Fortune, “If … Read more…
How to make A.I. smarter
The electronic spreadsheet has been around for about 50 years. An ingenious invention originally meant to digitize bookkeeping, the software has enabled researchers and businesspeople to input infinite rows and columns of disparate data and then analyze the information with … Read more…
Sam’s Club Tires: 5 Things to Know Before You Buy
Replacing the tires on your car is an unavoidable expense. Still, there are ways to make sure you’re getting the best available deal. In this article, I’ll take a close look at buying tires from Sam’s Club: an affordable option … Read more…
10 Risky Investments That Could Make You Lose Everything
If the stock market crashed again, would you respond by investing more? Is day trading your sport of choice? Do you smirk at the idea of keeping money in a savings account instead of investing it? If you answered yes … Read more…
How the NFL tried to make fake crowd noise real, from a raucous Kansas City to more boos in Philadelphia
Sports leagues around the world have wrestled with how to fake crowd noise, as playing in empty or near-empty stadiums became the bargain of playing through a pandemic. The NFL tapped two audio wizards to find a solution. Business BEST … Read more…
Supreme Court prepares to start a new term with only eight
A very different Supreme Court will meet in two weeks to grapple with the potential of 4-4 splits and a caseload that includes no less than the future of the Affordable Care Act and possibly the presidential election. CNN.com – … Read more…
What Is a Checking Account?
A checking account is a bank account that gives you easy, daily access to your money through deposits, withdrawals and payments. In this article, I’ll explain in detail what a checking account is and share Clark.com’s extensive research on the … Read more…
One of The Biggest Mistakes Young Investors are Making Right Now
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TikTok says Oracle can review its source code, but deal won’t allow tech transfers
The short-video maker’s Chinese parent company is seeking to tamp down domestic controversy over the deal. Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Supreme Court fight adds stunning new twist to a crisis election
The United States is barreling into the ultimate political stress test, with the most divisive partisan collisions — a Supreme Court battle and a presidential election — occurring in the middle of an again-worsening pandemic that is about to claim … Read more…
Retailers anxious about socially distant Black Friday rush
Summer is barely over and US retailers are already fretting over the upcoming holiday shopping season amid fears that not even the coronavirus can keep Americans away from their favorite post-Thanksgiving pastime. The industry is bracing for a 30 percent … Read more…
How To Hide A Billion Dollars (From Your Wife) | Forbes Investigates | Forbes
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Billionaire Backers: Exploring The Big Money Behind Biden And Trump | Forbes
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No, a Black Lives Matter Co-Founder Didn’t Partner With a Pro-Communist Chinese Group
A Heritage Foundation investigation went viral on Thursday, but it conflated two nonprofits with the same name. NYT > Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
How Celebrity Bodyguards Are Trained
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New Trump Campaign Ad Mocks Grieving Biden As ‘Weak’
The ad uses an image of Biden, captured during an emotional moment as he spoke of the challenges of caring for sick family members, to label him as “weak.” U.S. News – Breaking News and Latest Headlines BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Trump hosts ‘Great American Comeback’ event in Minnesota
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The Week in Business: TikTok’s Last-Minute Save
Amazon is hiring (again), while Walmart is doling out raises. NYT > Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
California Desert Communities Told To Evacuate As Winds Stoke Flames
The Bobcat Fire in Los Angeles County has grown to at least 142 square miles, authorities said. U.S. News – Breaking News and Latest Headlines BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Trump hosts ‘Great American Comeback’ event in Fayetteville, NC
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No Job, Loads of Debt: Covid Upends Middle-Class Family Finances
The pandemic is wreaking a particular kind of havoc in the households of loan-laden American white-collar workers. ‘I will never claw my way out of this situation.’ WSJ.com: Markets BEST DEAL UPDATE: SPECIAL NEWS BULLETIN: Click today to request your … Read more…
Meat Was Once in Short Supply. Now, It’s on Sale.
Prices for meat are falling at grocery stores as last spring’s shortages fade and livestock clog farms, benefiting consumers but hurting meatpackers and farmers already hit by Covid-19 disruptions. WSJ.com: US Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
The S&P 500’s Hottest Sector: Materials
Shares of the companies that mine or make raw materials are lately trading like once-hot technology stocks. The S&P 500’s materials sector is up around 5.4% this month, even as the broader index has fallen more than 4%. WSJ.com: Markets … Read more…
WeChat Ban Blocked by Federal Judge in Ruling Against Trump Administration
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s executive order curbing Americans’ use of WeChat, agreeing with free-speech arguments raised by users of the popular Chinese-owned messaging and e-commerce app. WSJ.com: US Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
This stock market metric has never been further out of whack
Our mission to help you navigate the new normal is fueled by subscribers. To enjoy unlimited access to our journalism, subscribe today. Most kids are at school—at home. Baseball games have cardboard fans. Smoke is obscuring the sky in many states. … Read more…
Black founders have unique talents. We need to make sure they get to use them
Over the past few months, organizations from PepsiCo to PayPal have responded to public demands for meaningful action on racial equality. As protests have swept communities across the country, business leaders are examining the role of ongoing racial disparity in … Read more…
A Second Stimulus Check Isn’t Likely. What You Can Do Instead
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15 Ways to Save at Walmart
When it comes to saving money while shopping, Walmart comes to most people’s minds as a top place. But how can you maximize your savings while shopping there? In this article, I’m not only going to show you how to … Read more…
Dear Penny: How Do I Catch Up on Bills After Unemployment?
Dear Buried, You’ve just made it through what sounds like an exhausting job search. You feel buried right now, and that’s understandable. But you’ve already started to dig your way out. Now you’re about to embark on another exhausting but … Read more…
EBay activates plan to shift more business to UPS and away from Postal Service because of mail delays
The online auction site is a massive customer for the Postal Service: its second-largest retail customer, after only Amazon. Increasing unreliability of USPS delivery has led eBay to shift some of its business to private company UPS instead. Business BEST … Read more…
Trump says he has given his ‘blessing’ to TikTok deal but that final terms are still being negotiated
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Here’s why a Supreme Court battle could benefit the GOP
Top Senate Republicans are privately arguing that it would boost their chances of holding the majority in November if their party makes a full-throated effort at confirming President Donald Trump’s pick for the Supreme Court, according to multiple GOP sources, … Read more…
Senate Dems warn GOP of plans to retaliate if McConnell advances Trump court pick
Senate Democrats are indicating that they may push legislation to expand the Supreme Court by adding additional seats to retaliate against Republicans if they succeed in confirming President Donald Trump’s pick to fill the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s seat. … Read more…
Judge blasts bankrupt Hertz’s ‘offensive’ plan to pay big bonuses
A federal judge blasted bankrupt car-rental firm Hertz’s proposal to pay top executives millions of dollars in bonuses as she shot down the plan Thursday. US Bankruptcy Judge Mary Walrath directed the beleaguered company to revise its “offensive” proposal offering … Read more…
Goldman Sachs sees two COVID-19 cases as workers return to the office
Goldman Sachs has seen two employees test positive for COVID-19 in the last two weeks — just as the megabank has begun to prod workers back into the office, sources told The Post. One of the cases appears to have … Read more…
Trump supports proposed deal to keep TikTok operating in US
President Donald Trump said Saturday he’s given his “blessing” to a proposed deal that would see the popular video-sharing app TikTok partner with Oracle and Walmart and form a U.S. company. Trump has targeted Chinese-owned TikTok for national security and … Read more…
Shark Tank Alumna Adelle Archer On Creating Raving Fans For Your Company | Unfiltered | Forbes
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Gretchen Carlson On Her Work To End Sexual Harassment | Forbes
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How to Ship a Vaccine at –80°C, and Other Obstacles in the Covid Fight
Developing an effective vaccine is the first step. Then comes the question of how to deliver hundreds of millions of doses that may need to be kept at arctic temperatures. NYT > Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Can US TikTokers still legally use the app after Sunday’s download ban?
US users who download TikTok before the deadline will still be free to use it under the Trump administration’s order — a fact that has sparked a tidal wave of downloads, according to reports. Business | New York Post BEST … Read more…
Nursing Homes Oust Unwanted Patients With Claims of Psychosis
They are finding what families say are pretexts to send patients to hospitals for psychiatric care — and then refusing to let them return. NYT > Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Blue Bell Creameries slapped with $17M fine for listeria outbreak
Ice cream manufacturer Blue Bell Creameries has been hit a $ 17.25 million fine for causing a massive listeria outbreak in 2015. The fine, issued by a federal court judge in Texas, is the largest criminal penalty ever for a … Read more…
Walmart, Amazon Donate To QAnon-Promoting Tennessee Politician
The corporate backing for lawmakers supporting QAnon content shows how the conspiracy theory is penetrating mainstream politics. U.S. News – Breaking News and Latest Headlines BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Joe Biden gives remarks following death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
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Underwater And On Fire: U.S. Climate Change Magnifies Extremes
As the East Coast gets drenched and the drier West Coast is ablaze, climate change may not be the only factor. U.S. News – Breaking News and Latest Headlines BEST DEAL UPDATE:
I’ve always been motivated by challenge, ability to have an impact: OKTA CEO
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Bank Investors Don’t Have to Be So Anxious About New Stress Tests
The Federal Reserve is now giving banks another, and in key ways even tougher, stress test. But this shouldn’t cause deep anxiety for investors. WSJ.com: Markets BEST DEAL UPDATE: SPECIAL NEWS BULLETIN: Click today to request your free ACRX discount … Read more…
The Incredible Shrinking GM: Mary Barra Bets That Smaller Is Better
The CEO streamlined a company that for decades reigned as the world’s largest auto maker. Now, she is readying for the next big bet: electric cars. WSJ.com: US Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Soybean Prices Hit Two-Year High, Buoyed by Chinese Demand
A key cash crop for U.S. farmers, soybeans fell 16% to start the year before heavy Chinese buying spurred a rebound. Soybean prices have risen more than 15% since the start of August. WSJ.com: Markets BEST DEAL UPDATE: SPECIAL NEWS … Read more…
Companies’ New Back-to-Work Dilemma: Who Returns First?
Employers use algorithms and dashboards as they navigate liability concerns and bruised egos. WSJ.com: US Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Planning to fly for the holidays? 6 things to know before you book
Whether it’s to see family or just to get away for a little vacation, holiday travel for many Americans means hopping a flight in November, December, or January. And traditionally, right around now is when many people start looking for deals. … Read more…
Self-driving cars will hit the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in a landmark A.I. race
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Citi Double Cash vs. Chase Freedom Unlimited: Cash Back Credit Card Comparison
If you are looking for an everyday cash back credit card, the Citi Double Cash and the Chase Freedom Unlimited are both good choices, though they offer slightly different approaches to their rewards programs. The Double Cash offers an unlimited … Read more…
Amazon’s Hiring Spree Continues With 100,000 Additional Jobs
It seems Amazon just won’t stop growing. The once humble bookseller is on a hiring spree — the second one in September alone. The company’s latest recruitment initiative seeks to fill 100,000 part-time and full-time positions. The jobs are primarily … Read more…
Sonoma’s vaunted wineries embrace online sales, budget pricing to woo pandemic drinkers
For years, the industry relied on foot traffic from millions of tourists to keep their doors open. The coronavirus has forced them to find a new way. Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
9.18.20 Why delaying social security payments is so important; Clark Stinks
A lot of Americans opt to take social security when they are first eligible. But this can cost you a whole lot of money in the long run. Clark discusses why it is so important to delay taking social security … Read more…
How to Make a Budget When Times Are Turbulent
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Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies at 87
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died on Friday, the court announced. She was 87. CNN.com – RSS Channel – Politics SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card and save up to 80% off … Read more…
20 years of closed-door conversations with Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died at age 87 on Friday, reached the heights of power at her own pace, always recalibrating the time she put to family and her pioneering career. CNN.com – RSS Channel – Politics … Read more…
Atlanta Fed chief says US racial wealth gap is stuck in last century
The “pernicious and persistent” impact of long-outlawed policies like “redlining” blacks out of white neighborhoods continues to influence the ability of minority families to amass wealth, and requires a deeper look at how those longstanding problems might be addressed, Atlanta … Read more…
NBCU ends Roku dispute over Peacock app after threatening to pull channels
NBCUniversal has reached a deal with Roku over its refusal to carry the media giant’s new Peacock video app on its platform. The deal comes a day after NBCU threatened to pull more than 11 of its channels from Roku by Saturday … Read more…
NBCUniversal quietly looking to replace TV exec amid toxic workplace probe
NBCUniversal is quietly looking to replace top reality-TV exec who was accused of cultivating a toxic workplace in a bombshell report in late July, The Post has learned. The takedown penned by The Hollywood Reporter called out NBC Entertainment chairman Paul … Read more…
Justice Department indicts 6 with conspiracy to pay bribes to Amazon employees
Six alleged fraudsters have been indicted by a grand jury in Washington state over a scheme to bribe Amazon employees in hopes of a competitive business edge, the Justice Department announced Friday. The defendants planned to pay over $ 100,000 … Read more…
Inside Tennessee’s Push To Bring Thousands Of NASCAR Fans Together During A Pandemic
Emails and other documents reveal some of those who were ― and weren’t ― asked to weigh in before a massive crowd came to the state in July. Business – News, Opinion and Analysis SPECIAL DEALS:
How Thumbtack’s CEO Raised Capital For His Billion Dollar Company | Forbes
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President Nancy Pelosi? Here’s How It Could Happen – Steve Forbes | What’s Ahead | Forbes
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Is an Algorithm Less Racist Than a Loan Officer?
Digital mortgage platforms have the potential to reduce discrimination. But automated systems provide rich opportunities to perpetuate bias, too. NYT > Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Unity Software’s shares soar in NYSE debut
Shares of Sequoia-backed startup Unity Software jumped 44.2 percent in their debut on the New York Stock Exchange on Friday, signaling sustained demand for new stocks. The company’s stock opened at $ 75 per share, giving the firm a market … Read more…
Housekeepers Face a Disaster Generations in the Making
Ghosted by their employers, members of the profession are facing “a full-blown humanitarian crisis — a Depression-level situation.” NYT > Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
‘Doping drugs’ discovered on Amazon despite ban
Online merchants have been skirting Amazon’s policies to sell sketchy muscle-building drugs used by athletes and bodybuilders, a new report says. Some 66 listings for peptides — substances that help build muscle and heal injuries — appeared on Amazon in … Read more…
Terry Goodkind, Bestselling Fantasy Author Behind ‘The Sword Of Truth,’ Dead At 72
“My privilege in life is the joy of writing books and telling stories about people who fascinate me, the good and the bad,” Goodkind once wrote. U.S. News – Breaking News and Latest Headlines BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Trump To Block U.S. Downloads Of TikTok, WeChat
Commerce Dept. said it plans to restrict access on the Chinese-owned social media apps starting Sunday. U.S. News – Breaking News and Latest Headlines BEST DEAL UPDATE:
2020 survey finds voters want careers, not jobs
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Kayleigh McEnany: Media tries to ask Trump questions ‘that put him in a corner’
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Inside the Social World of Shift-Scheduling Apps
There’s no such thing as remote restaurant work. But there is HotSchedules. NYT > Business > Entrepreneurship BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Citadel Securities, Quantlab Loom Over Trial Probing Whether Human Traders Tricked Machines
Citadel Securities and Quantlab Financial are at the center of a criminal trial over market manipulation known as spoofing. WSJ.com: Markets BEST DEAL UPDATE: SPECIAL NEWS BULLETIN: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card and save up … Read more…
Can an Employer Require You to Get a Covid-19 Vaccine?
Businesses are wondering whether they can or should require their workforce to be vaccinated, employment lawyers say. WSJ.com: US Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
A Learning Curve for Pearson’s New Boss
The incoming CEO of the education publisher will have to get to grips with rapid shifts in how schools and universities teach as Covid-19 forces them to do more teaching online. WSJ.com: Markets BEST DEAL UPDATE: SPECIAL NEWS BULLETIN: Click … Read more…
U.S. to Put Bans on TikTok and WeChat on Sunday
Downloads of the Chinese-owned video-sharing app and U.S. use of China’s popular messaging-and-payment app face bans over national security and data privacy concerns. WSJ.com: US Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
$2.50 a Year in Interest? That’s What $5,000 in Savings Gets
With the Federal Reserve keeping rates low, home buyers are benefiting. But savers? Their average interest rate is just 0.05 percent. NYT > Your Money SPECIAL NEWS BULLETIN: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card and save … Read more…
One of the great enemies of the public library is departing
A lucky Massachusetts town in the 18th century decided to name itself after Benjamin Franklin and then ask its namesake for a gift. Would the famed writer and statesman send the new town of Franklin a bell for its church? … Read more…
Tax Strategies to Embrace, or Avoid, Before the November Election
No one knows the outcome of the presidential race or how Congress could adjust the tax code next year. But there are changes taxpayers can make now, financial advisers say. NYT > Your Money SPECIAL NEWS BULLETIN: Click today to … Read more…
The meaning of Kamala Harris’s viral shoe choice
Good morning, Broadsheet readers! President Trump faces a new assault allegation, Rent the Runway ditches Unlimited, and we learn more about Kamala Harris, the sneakerhead. Have a restful weekend. – Converse campaigning. I’ll never pass up a story about what … Read more…
9.17.20 The telemedicine boom; Good news for job seekers
Telemedicine is taking off right now. And it’s actually better for your health, too. There are all sorts of positive signs in the job market. Clark talks about Hobby Lobby raising its minimum wage to $ 17 an hour, new … Read more…
5 Investments Warren Buffett Avoids (Invest in This Instead)
Imagine you’d invested $ 1,000 in the S&P 500 back in January 1965. Today you’d be sitting on a nest egg of more than $ 190,000. Now imagine you were a beginning investor who entrusted $ 1,000 with Warren Buffett … Read more…
The United States is backsliding into autocracy under Trump, scholars warn
Scholars who study how democracies die offer dire warnings about a second Trump term. Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
5 takeaways from Joe Biden’s CNN town hall
Joe Biden cast the United States as unsafe under President Donald Trump and claimed he could unite the country Thursday night in a CNN town hall less than two weeks before their first debate. CNN.com – RSS Channel – Politics … Read more…
How and Why to Refinance Your Mortgage: A Step-By-Step Guide
Have you decided that the market conditions may be right to refinance your mortgage? If this is your first time looking for an after-purchase loan, it might seem like an overwhelming task. After all, the process is different from purchasing … Read more…
Virtual Job Fair Sept 28: Find Remote, Disability-Friendly Jobs
Looking for a job? Here’s your chance to connect with remote- and disability-friendly employers who have a slew of openings across a variety of fields. On Sept. 28, My Employment Options is hosting a virtual job fair from 10 a.m. … Read more…
Yes, I was hired because I was Black. But that’s not the only reason.
Michelle Singletary, The Washington Post’s personal finance columnist, is taking on some of the most pernicious misconceptions about race and inequality in America. Today she looks at affirmative action, and the false notion that Black Americans are given preferential treatment … Read more…
Biden shows the qualities Trump lacks at CNN Town Hall
Democratic nominee Joe Biden on Thursday showed the empathy and fact-based thinking at a CNN Town Hall that President Donald Trump has been lacking, both at his own similar event two days before and throughout his botched management of a … Read more…
Former JPMorgan trader sentenced to prison for currency rigging
A former JPMorgan Chase foreign exchange trader was sentenced Thursday to eight months in prison, following his November 2019 conviction for conspiring with traders at other banks to rig currency trades. Akshay Aiyer, 37, was also sentenced to two years … Read more…
NYS distributing $300 weekly jobless benefits to 2.26 million residents
The Cuomo administration finally distributed unemployment insurance benefits this week to 2.26 million New Yorkers — $ 1.9 billion in total — just weeks after the White House accused the state of dragging its feet on the matter. The state … Read more…
Burger King puts Whopper ‘recipe’ on wrappers to show no artificial preservatives
Sure you could just lift up the bun, but why bother when Burger King has now printed the ingredients that you already knew were on your sandwich right on the wrapper? Genius. In its latest marketing gimmick, the fast food … Read more…
Kanye West’s Twitter attack on Forbes editor might come down to money
Anyone trying to reach Randall Lane, the editor of Forbes Magazine, might wanna try email. Lane’s cell phone appeared to be shut off on Thursday, one day after rapper and US presidential candidate Kanye West shared his “mobile” number with … Read more…
Inside The Life Of Vegas Dave, The Most Polarizing Figure In Sports Gambling | Forbes Investigates
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Why The Fed Fears Trump’s Nominee, Judy Shelton – Steve Forbes | What’s Ahead | Forbes
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U.S. Jobless Claims Fall, but Layoffs Continue: Live Updates
The latest economic and business news during the coronavirus pandemic. NYT > Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
NY Fed operating chief Michael Strine to retire next year
Michael Strine, first vice president and chief operating officer for the New York Federal Reserve, will retire early next year, the New York Fed said Thursday. Strine, who is an alternate voting member of the US central bank’s policy-setting Federal … Read more…
Small Tech Stocks Soar as the Future Arrives Early
The giants aren’t the only ones. A subset of software, streaming, security and e-commerce firms are also posting eye-popping gains. NYT > Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Richard Branson joins blank-check company craze, plots $460 million IPO
British billionaire Richard Branson is getting in on Wall Street’s hottest trend: creating a company just to buy another one. The Virgin Group tycoon has founded a blank-check company called VG Acquisition Corp. that plans to raise up to $ … Read more…
Officer Charged After Ordering Police Dog To Bite Black Man On His Knees
Salt Lake City Police Officer Nickolas Pearce faces a felony aggravated assault charge in an incident that left Jeffrey Ryans with leg injuries, prosecutors said. U.S. News – Breaking News and Latest Headlines BEST DEAL UPDATE:
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy to raise ‘millionaires tax’
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House Passes Legislation Condemning Wave Of Anti-Asian Racism
GOP reps dismissed the issue’s magnitude, like Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, who claimed “there is no kitchen in America that thinks this is the priority.” U.S. News – Breaking News and Latest Headlines BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Gulf Coast reels over major flooding from Hurricane Sally
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U.S. Restricts Chinese Apparel and Tech Products, Citing Forced Labor
The new restrictions, announced Monday, fall short of a broader ban on cotton and tomatoes from Xinjiang that the administration was poised to announce last week. NYT > Business > Economy BEST DEAL UPDATE: View student loan options (300×250)” >
Wildfires and Hurricane Sally: How to Help
With fires on the West Coast and floods on the Gulf Coast, relief organizations are providing meals and shelter to devastated communities. If you want to give aid, here are some research pointers. NYT > Business > Economy BEST DEAL … Read more…
If You Bless It, Will They Come?
Gulf states are racing to cook up kosher food for Israeli tourists, but might not be ready in time for a key Jewish holiday. WSJ.com: Markets BEST DEAL UPDATE: SPECIAL NEWS BULLETIN: Click today to request your free ACRX discount … Read more…
White House Concerns Grow Over Emerging TikTok Deal With Oracle
President Trump has told advisers he is uncomfortable with a pending deal for Oracle to become TikTok’s U.S. technology partner, in another sign that the proposed tie-up isn’t yet a done deal. WSJ.com: US Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
U.S. Stocks Fall as Fed Outlook Rattles Investors
The Dow industrials and S&P 500 fell, pointing to a steepening rout in share benchmarks as investors became unsettled by the Federal Reserve’s dour outlook as well as conflicting signals about when vaccines may become available. WSJ.com: Markets BEST DEAL … Read more…
China Has to Approve TikTok-Oracle Deal Too, ByteDance Says
TikTok owner ByteDance and Oracle are waiting to learn whether President Trump will give his blessing to their deal, but another hurdle remains: Beijing still has to sign off too. WSJ.com: US Business BEST DEAL UPDATE:
