Kimberly White / Getty Images Lemonade, a technology-driven insurance company backed by Softbank, soared 132% in its commercial debut on Thursday. The company set its IPO price at $ 29, representing a market valuation of $ 1.6 billion. It was valued at $ 2.1 billion in its 2019 funding round. …
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Vladimir Putin’s power play paves the way for 16 more years, but not without challenges
MOSCOW – The coronavirus pandemic and Russia’s stagnant economy are among the challenges facing President Vladimir Putin after a controversial national referendum that paved the way for him to remain in power until 2036, experts warned. Putin thanked Russian voters for their “support and confidence” on Thursday after election officials …
Read More »Biden challenges Trump’s cheery image of the U.S. economy.
WASHINGTON – In a sign that the 2020 presidential campaign is finally beginning in earnest, former Vice President Joe Biden appeared on camera Thursday morning to offer an alternate picture of what President Donald Trump had called, a few hours previously, “spectacular” and “” record work “report. “Make no mistake, …
Read More »Trump Jr. spreads anti-mask meme on Facebook
On Facebook, Trump Jr. posted a picture of a lab where scientists worked in certain hazardous material suits known as positive pressure suits. The text in the image says, “This is what virologists use to protect themselves from a virus. However, don’t worry. Your scarf probably works, too.” The image …
Read More »Stephen Warnock: Jurgen Klopp should sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for Liverpool’s title defense
Jurgen Klopp should sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to beef up Liverpool’s attack for Premier League title defense, says Stephen Warnock, as the Arsenal striker faces a new contract (and they worked together before in Dortmund). Aubameyang is stagnating by signing a new contract at Arsenal with a deal in 2021 Stephen …
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