The advisers insisted that there would be no change in the White House’s strategy to combat the pandemic, and that no additional money or new resources would be awarded to states facing spikes in the cases. “In only 3 percent of counties across the country are we seeing an increase …
Read More »Apple Store closings are signs that COVID-19 is not under control
Apple has re-closed a handful of stores across the United States in areas that are experiencing an increase in COVID-19 cases. On Wednesday, Apple said it would close seven stores in the Houston, Texas area, after it already closed stores elsewhere on Friday. The closings suggest Apple relies on available …
Read More »Saks Fifth Avenue says traffic has not slowed as coronavirus cases increase
Luxury retailer Saks Fifth Avenue said it hasn’t seen a change in purchasing patterns in Florida, Texas and other states where coronavirus cases are on the rise. At CNBC’s “Closing Bell”, Saks Fifth Avenue President Marc Metrick said shoppers still go to stores to buy bags, shoes and other items. …
Read More »Wall Street executives brace for Biden victory as Trump fades in polls
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden comments after meeting with Pennsylvania families who have benefited from the Affordable Care Act on June 25, 2020 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Jim Watson | AFP | fake pictures Finance executives are now preparing for Joe Biden to potentially win the presidency as Donald Trump slips …
Read More »Five non-binary comics right now: ‘I’m not a new buzzword’
Comedian Jes Tom has a pronoun joke: “I like it when people call me ‘them’. It makes me feel less alone.” Tom is part of a small but growing group of comedians who do not identify exclusively with the gender labels of “masculine” and “feminine”, and before the pandemic regularly …
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