Scientists reported Tuesday that the first COVID-19 vaccine tested in the US boosted people’s immune systems as scientists expected, as the vaccines are about to begin key final tests. “No matter how this is cut, this is good news,” Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top infectious disease expert for the US …
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AFP via Getty Images Here’s a weird twist to American exceptionalism: American stocks, as measured by the S&P 500 benchmark, hold up against their European rivals, despite US coronavirus cases rising again and threatening economic recovery, while European countries seem to have the outbreak largely under control. Coronavirus update: Global …
Read More »Man killed by police after mask dispute at Michigan store
Police say a Michigan sheriff’s agent fatally shot a man suspected of stabbing another man who had challenged him for not wearing a mask inside a store July 14, 2020 5:26 PM 2 min read Share on FacebookShare on TwitterEmail this article GRAND LEDGE, Mich. – On Tuesday, a Michigan …
Read More »Why has President Trump’s attitude toward the coronavirus been an “incredible gift” to investors?
“ “ Trump talking about the COVID-19 risk gave investors an incredible gift: It kept the markets resilient much longer than they should, and allowed us to ensure that our portfolio was positioned sensibly. ” “ That’s Axon Capital co-founder Dinakar Singh, winking at the president and his handling of …
Read More »Home prices could drop in major cities as Americans suffer from urban life, says Nobel Prize-winning economist Robert Shiller
Housing prices in major cities across the country could fall as a result of the pandemic. Drew Angerer / Getty Images The coronavirus pandemic has many Americans heading to the hills, or the suburbs, so to speak. And city home prices could decline as a result, says Nobel Prize-winning economist …
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