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‘I worry we’re getting numb' to Covid numbers as states reopen, former CDC director says
Created: Fri, 05 Mar 2021 01:27:21 GMT
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Former acting CDC director Richard Besser explains why he's worried about states reopening too soon.
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Fauci says military members who opt out of Covid vaccine are inadvertently 'part of the problem'
Created: Fri, 05 Mar 2021 01:14:30 GMT
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The military has tasked thousands of service members to help vaccinate communities across the nation.
The Trade Desk stock drops 20% in two days after Google clarifies ad-tracking policy
Created: Thu, 04 Mar 2021 23:58:29 GMT
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Google's post Wednesday warned against solutions "like PII graphs based on people's email addresses," casting doubt on the future of some ad-tech proposals.
Read more: The Trade Desk stock drops 20% in two days after Google clarifies ad-tracking policy
Senate takes first step toward passing $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill — here's what happens next
Created: Fri, 05 Mar 2021 01:07:42 GMT
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Senate Democrats hope to pass the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill by this weekend as they try to renew unemployment aid programs.
Here's a look at Dispo, the invite-only picture sharing app everyone's talking about
Created: Thu, 04 Mar 2021 22:22:52 GMT
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It was created by David Dobrik, a popular YouTuber who gained early fame on the now-defunct social network Vine.
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Here's why inflation is kryptonite for bonds as Powell's comments rock markets
Created: Thu, 04 Mar 2021 22:07:54 GMT
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The bond market cringed Thursday when Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell expressed little worry about inflation.
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Frozen fund for Jeffrey Epstein victims needs $50M sale of sex criminal's NY mansion to go through, lawyer says
Created: Thu, 04 Mar 2021 21:06:29 GMT
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A fund for victims of the late Jeffrey Epstein, a former friend of Donald Trump and Bill Clinton, has been frozen because of liquidity problems with his estate.
Why Amazon joined the fight over NFL broadcasting rights
Created: Thu, 04 Mar 2021 19:56:23 GMT
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Amazon is nearing a deal to produce all Thursday night NFL games for its Prime Video service, which could boost its Prime subscription service and its ad unit.
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YouTube CEO says the platform will lift Trump's suspension when risk of violence drops
Created: Thu, 04 Mar 2021 20:53:22 GMT
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Susan Wojcicki said it's still unclear when the ban would be lifted due the still "elevated risk of violence."
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SpaceX denounces Justice Department’s subpoena in hiring practices investigation as 'government overreach'
Created: Thu, 04 Mar 2021 23:33:43 GMT
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SpaceX denounced the Department of Justice's subpoena for corporate hiring records, saying the inquiry "is the very definition of government overreach."
Somebody hijacked Salesforce's LinkedIn account and posted support for Black Lives Matter
Created: Fri, 05 Mar 2021 07:27:54 GMT
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The incident comes after two Black Salesforce employees pointed to workplace issues in resignation letters they published on LinkedIn.
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Ford quietly begins production of new 'C' pickup in Mexico
Created: Thu, 04 Mar 2021 19:00:03 GMT
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The pickup – potentially named Maverick – is expected to be smaller than Ford's current Ranger model.
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Alabama Gov. Ivey lifts statewide Covid mask mandate beginning April 9
Created: Thu, 04 Mar 2021 18:17:07 GMT
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"Let me be abundantly clear, after April 9, I will not keep the mask order in effect," Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey said Thursday.
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Amazon wants to be the exclusive provider of all Thursday NFL games starting in 2023
Created: Thu, 04 Mar 2021 18:59:51 GMT
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If the NFL gives Amazon exclusive Thursday game rights, it would be the first time a streaming service owned an exclusive package of games.
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Fed Chairman Powell says economic reopening could cause inflation to pick up temporarily
Created: Thu, 04 Mar 2021 19:20:56 GMT
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Powell said he expects some inflationary pressures in the time ahead but they likely won't be enough to spur the central bank to hike interest rates.
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What Google’s latest cookie announcement means for top ad-tech stocks, according to analysts
Created: Thu, 04 Mar 2021 20:44:44 GMT
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Analysts sounded off on Google's latest guidance on its promise to not use technologies that track people individually across the internet.
House won't vote on Biden's comprehensive immigration plan this month, will focus on smaller bills
Created: Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:07:52 GMT
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The House will vote this month on standalone immigration bills reintroduced Wednesday that passed in the chamber in 2019.
Texas Gov. Abbott blames Covid spread on immigrants, criticizes Biden's 'Neanderthal' comment
Created: Thu, 04 Mar 2021 16:42:26 GMT
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Abbott's comments come after his widely criticized decision Tuesday to rescind most of the state's Covid-19 restrictions, including a statewide mask mandate.
GM evaluating second U.S. battery plant for EVs amid construction of $2.3 billion facility in Ohio
Created: Thu, 04 Mar 2021 18:25:10 GMT
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Battery and battery cell production are considered linchpins to unlocking GM's plans for its next-generation EVs to be profitable.
Democrats push FDA to regulate toxic metals in baby food after investigation finds high levels
Created: Thu, 04 Mar 2021 22:34:18 GMT
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"My investigation revealed that baby food companies ... were knowingly selling us tainted products," said Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi.
Amazon accused of copying camera gear maker’s top-selling item
Created: Thu, 04 Mar 2021 18:53:23 GMT
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San Francisco-based Peak Design is calling out Amazon for copying its top-selling "Everyday Sling" bag.
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Dorsey's Square is acquiring a majority stake in Jay-Z's streaming music company Tidal
Created: Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:25:54 GMT
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The deal is expected to be a mix of cash and stock of $297 million.
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Weekly jobless claims rise less than expected despite weather impact
Created: Thu, 04 Mar 2021 15:56:54 GMT
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First-time claims for unemployment benefits totaled 750,000 last week, up from 736,000 the week before but below the 750,000 estimate.
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Stocks making the biggest moves in the premarket: Okta, Marvell Technology, Vroom & more
Created: Thu, 04 Mar 2021 12:46:03 GMT
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The stocks making the biggest moves in premarket trading include Okta, Marvell Technology, Vroom, and more.
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Billionaire investor Ron Baron's firm sold 1.8 million Tesla shares despite saying price will hit $2,000
Created: Thu, 04 Mar 2021 16:47:15 GMT
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Baron, a longstanding Tesla shareholder, said that his firm sold the shares because they were becoming too large a percentage of some portfolios.
10-year Treasury yield jumps back above 1.5% after Powell comments on inflation
Created: Thu, 04 Mar 2021 21:26:08 GMT
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The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield rose on Thursday.
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Chipotle will link executive compensation to environmental and diversity goals
Created: Thu, 04 Mar 2021 14:25:14 GMT
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Chipotle Mexican Grill said executive compensation will now be linked to hitting targets tied to the company's environmental and diversity goals.
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella: Saying 'my team is great and everyone else sucks' is not leadership
Created: Wed, 03 Mar 2021 23:59:15 GMT
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Satya Nadella's Microsoft has been a kinder, gentler company than it was in the past, and that might have to do with the CEO's more accommodating approach.
SpaceX Starship prototype rocket explodes after successful landing in high-altitude flight test
Created: Thu, 04 Mar 2021 00:32:31 GMT
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SpaceX test flew Starship rocket SN10 on Wednesday, which landed successfully but then exploded a few minutes after.
Fiat Chrysler spent over $300 million on green credits in Europe last year — mostly from Tesla
Created: Wed, 03 Mar 2021 22:27:05 GMT
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The automaker committed to spend about $2 billion on environment related fines and regulatory credits through the end of 2021.