Tusk Ventures CEO Bradley Tusk provides insight into Uber. California Uber and Lyft drivers should now be classified as employees instead of independent contractors, a shift that would guarantee benefits such as overtime, sick leave and reimbursement of expenses for workers who make much of the economy for freewheeling. gig. …
Read More »Monthly Archives: August 2020
Facebook has deleted 7 million messages for coronavirus misinformation
The company removed posts that spread false claims about cures as well as treatments for COVID-19, as well as other health organizations for misinformation saying dangerous. The company has also taken steps to print credible health information, including debunking common rumors about the virus and expressing PSAs about wearing masks. …
Read More »Kamala Harris supports student loan forgiveness
California Senator Kamala Harris supports former Vice Presidential Democratic presidential candidate … [+] Joe Biden on March 9, 2020. (Photo by JEFF KOWALSKY / AFP) (Photo by JEFF KOWALSKY / AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images In a historic decision, Joe Biden has selected Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) …
Read More »Dow Futures bounces back on recovery laws; Treasury Yields Jump
The Minute of Wednesday Global equities boost gains on recovery and stimulus hopes, with a potential US-China meeting on sentiment of trade boost. Bloomberg reports that trade officials will meet next week to discuss Phase 1 trading, with talks likely to focus on the US ban on TikTok and WeChat …
Read More »Another record low mortgage rate sown weekly demand, but rates are now standing suddenly
Foreign buyers come with a realtor to buy a home in Dunlap, Illinois. Daniel Acker | Bloomberg | Getty Images Two straight weeks of new record-low mortgage rates brought consumers back to their lenders, but rates may now be off course. Mortgage application liabilities increased significantly 6.8% last week compared …
Read More »