One million people filed for unemployment benefits in the U.S. last week because the coronavirus pandemic remained a historic toll on the job market. It was the second week in a row that claims passed the million mark after they dipped briefly below that figure in early August. New applications …
Read More »Trump says he has saved 51 million jobs in pandemic. Economists, US officials say otherwise
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Standing in front of half a dozen American flags at a press conference at his country club in Bedminster, New Jersey, President Donald Trump announced what has become a central part of his November re-election argument: the treatment of his administration of the economic downturn of the …
Read More »‘The Daily Show’ teases Trump with full-page ads targeting ‘short-term ex-president’
Comedy Central’s The Daily Show President TrumpDonald John The Memo: Trump Uses Convention to Focus on Major States Conway Hots Trump as ‘Women’s Champion’ Former ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ Star Trace Adkins Sings at GOP Congress MORE with a full-page ad in newspapers on Thursday for a mock law firm wanting to …
Read More »The Microsoft Surface Duo, unboxed
De Microsoft Surface Duo may be one of Microsoft’s most unusual experiments. It is a dual-screen Android phone. And I have one. But for now, I’m just looking into the box. A full review of the Duo is coming in a few weeks, but in the meantime I opened it …
Read More »Intelligence officials do not see any foreign efforts to vote in favor
“Malignant foreign influence in our elections has been a perennial problem,” Mr Rosen said. In recent weeks, William R. Evanina, a top intelligence official, has issued warnings about Russia, China and Iran’s efforts to interfere in the elections, including a strong reminder that Russia has spread disinformation about former Vice …
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