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Facebook said Wednesday it has dropped Trump campaign ads, claiming that accepting refugees from abroad would increase the risks associated with the coronavirus epidemic. Facebook spokesperson Andy Stone said in a statement: “We reject these advertisements because we do not allow claims that threaten people’s physical safety, health or existence …

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wrote a letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission asking the agency to investigate data-mining company Palantir before its share-market debut, which it did on Wednesday. The Congresswoman’s concerns include a long-standing obsession with Palan Lentier’s secrecy, which she wrote could hurt future investors. Other concerns listed …

Care to expand? “No,” Mr. Wallace said. “To quote the president, ‘That’s what it is.'” In the spotlight, Mr. Wallace was very aware of the complexity of his work: ensuring a uniform discussion, avoiding taking sides, allowing candidates to express themselves by keeping the discussion important. “You’re reluctant – someone …

Major U.S. September proved to be a frustrating month for the equity benchmark, marking the first defeat for Wall Street since the recovery rally began in late March. However, history suggests that the terrible September, which is historically the worst month of the year for U.S. stocks historically, may then …

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Manuchin failed to strike at the coronavirus stimulus deal during a more than 90-minute meeting on Wednesday. The California Democrats said in a statement that the pair would continue discussions as they try to create an elusive fifth relief package that could …