The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows on Sunday said that the United States would not "control" the coronavirus, in the face of rising infections across the country and over 225,000 deaths from the highly contagious disease, . on "State of the Union," Meadows pushed back against questions about the spread of the virus."We are not going to control the pandemic," he said. "We are going to control the fact that we get vaccines, therapeutics, and other...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows on Sunday said that the United States would not "control" the coronavirus, in the face of rising infections across the country and over 225,000 deaths from the highly contagious disease, . on "State of the Union," Meadows pushed back against questions about the spread of the virus."We are not going to control the pandemic," he said. "We are going to control the fact that we get vaccines, therapeutics, and other...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.More than 57 million Americans have already voted with more than a week to go.The data comes from the which is run by Dr. Michael P. McDonald, a political science professor at the University of Florida.It says that the number of votes cast already is already 41.7% of the total votes cast in 2016., McDonald projects from those numbers that the total turnout in 2020 will be 65%. That level of participation would be the highest since 1908.However — what a surge...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.More than 57 million Americans have already voted with more than a week to go.The data comes from the which is run by Dr. Michael P. McDonald, a political science professor at the University of Florida.It says that the number of votes cast already is already 41.7% of the total votes cast in 2016., McDonald projects from those numbers that the total turnout in 2020 will be 65%. That level of participation would be the highest since 1908.However — what a surge...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden dismissed attacks on a political opponent's family as "crass" after President Donald Trump has repeatedly zeroed in on his son Hunter's business relationships and personal history ahead of the election.  In an interview on the released Saturday, Biden was asked why he has not attacked Trump's family members when the president continued to attack his son Hunter.The former vice president said "it was a specific...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden dismissed attacks on a political opponent's family as "crass" after President Donald Trump has repeatedly zeroed in on his son Hunter's business relationships and personal history ahead of the election.  In an interview on the released Saturday, Biden was asked why he has not attacked Trump's family members when the president continued to attack his son Hunter.The former vice president said "it was a specific...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.Researchers at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia  that had every unemployed American received the extra $600 per week in unemployment insurance payments from the CARES Act, on top of the Economic Impact Payments that the researchers refer to as stimulus, then just 125,000 households would be behind on their rental payments by December.The study estimates that nearly 1.34 million households, or 4.2% of all renter households, are going to owe $7.2...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.Researchers at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia  that had every unemployed American received the extra $600 per week in unemployment insurance payments from the CARES Act, on top of the Economic Impact Payments that the researchers refer to as stimulus, then just 125,000 households would be behind on their rental payments by December.The study estimates that nearly 1.34 million households, or 4.2% of all renter households, are going to owe $7.2...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.With less than two weeks until the election, one of President Donald Trump's closest allies is preparing for him to be booted out of office.Boris Johnson has enjoyed a strong working relationship with Trump since becoming the UK's prime minister last year.The pair have repeatedly lavished praise on one another, with Trump endorsing Johnson in the UK's 2019 general election, describing him as a "fantastic man" and "the exact right guy for the times." Trump...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.With less than two weeks until the election, one of President Donald Trump's closest allies is preparing for him to be booted out of office.Boris Johnson has enjoyed a strong working relationship with Trump since becoming the UK's prime minister last year.The pair have repeatedly lavished praise on one another, with Trump endorsing Johnson in the UK's 2019 general election, describing him as a "fantastic man" and "the exact right guy for the times." Trump...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits declined more than expected last week as the nation's labor market continued to show signs of recovery.New US weekly jobless claims totaled an unadjusted 787,000 for the week that ended on Saturday, . The reading came in below the median economist estimate of 870,000 compiled by Bloomberg and reflects a marked decrease from the prior week's revised total.Continuing claims, which track the aggregate...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits declined more than expected last week as the nation's labor market continued to show signs of recovery.New US weekly jobless claims totaled an unadjusted 787,000 for the week that ended on Saturday, . The reading came in below the median economist estimate of 870,000 compiled by Bloomberg and reflects a marked decrease from the prior week's revised total.Continuing claims, which track the aggregate...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.Starbucks is now selling a vegan Impossible Foods sandwich at one store in Washington.This marks the coffee chain's first fully vegan breakfast sandwich in the US, reported.The Plant Powered Breakfast Sandwich, which is part of a larger initiative by the company , has an Impossible sausage, mung bean-based egg patty, and plant-based cheddar slice, toasted on a whole wheat English muffin.The sandwich is currently being trialed at one site in Issaquah, Wash.,...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.Starbucks is now selling a vegan Impossible Foods sandwich at one store in Washington.This marks the coffee chain's first fully vegan breakfast sandwich in the US, reported.The Plant Powered Breakfast Sandwich, which is part of a larger initiative by the company , has an Impossible sausage, mung bean-based egg patty, and plant-based cheddar slice, toasted on a whole wheat English muffin.The sandwich is currently being trialed at one site in Issaquah, Wash.,...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.The American economy is in shambles, the result of a pandemic which ended a decade-long stretch of growth and caused a historic wave of job losses earlier this year.With less than two weeks to go until Election Day, voters are deciding which candidate they want to put it back together. So far, the economy has regained just over half of the 22 million jobs lost from February to April. Both the Democratic nominee Joe Biden and President Donald Trump have made...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.The American economy is in shambles, the result of a pandemic which ended a decade-long stretch of growth and caused a historic wave of job losses earlier this year.With less than two weeks to go until Election Day, voters are deciding which candidate they want to put it back together. So far, the economy has regained just over half of the 22 million jobs lost from February to April. Both the Democratic nominee Joe Biden and President Donald Trump have made...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.More than 700 economists, including seven Nobel winners, urged US voters not to reelect President Donald Trump on Election Day.As of Friday, , which is being updated until November 3, had been signed by 727 prominent economists from major institutions across America, including the Nobel winners Paul Milgrom, Oliver Hart, and George Akerlof."In just one term in office, Donald Trump has rendered the United States unrecognizable, and has faced no consequences...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.More than 700 economists, including seven Nobel winners, urged US voters not to reelect President Donald Trump on Election Day.As of Friday, , which is being updated until November 3, had been signed by 727 prominent economists from major institutions across America, including the Nobel winners Paul Milgrom, Oliver Hart, and George Akerlof."In just one term in office, Donald Trump has rendered the United States unrecognizable, and has faced no consequences...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.President Donald Trump once again did not commit to a specific date before the election to release his tax returns, saying they are still "under audit."At the presidential debate on Thursday night, former Vice President Joe Biden pressed Trump to release his tax returns. Trump did not commit to releasing them and instead responded: "First of all, I called my accountants under audit. I'm going to release them as soon as we can."Moderator gave him another...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.President Donald Trump once again did not commit to a specific date before the election to release his tax returns, saying they are still "under audit."At the presidential debate on Thursday night, former Vice President Joe Biden pressed Trump to release his tax returns. Trump did not commit to releasing them and instead responded: "First of all, I called my accountants under audit. I'm going to release them as soon as we can."Moderator gave him another...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.The mobile-video service Quibi is shutting down just six months after launch, the company announced Wednesday night.The news was first reported by . "We have reluctantly come to the difficult decision to wind down the business, return cash to our shareholders, and say goodbye to our colleagues with grace," founder Jeffrey Katzenberg and CEO Meg Whitman to investors, employees, and supporters. "We want you to know we did not give up on this idea without a...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.The mobile-video service Quibi is shutting down just six months after launch, the company announced Wednesday night.The news was first reported by . "We have reluctantly come to the difficult decision to wind down the business, return cash to our shareholders, and say goodbye to our colleagues with grace," founder Jeffrey Katzenberg and CEO Meg Whitman to investors, employees, and supporters. "We want you to know we did not give up on this idea without a...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.Patreon is the latest tech company to take action on the QAnon conspiracy theory, announcing in a  Thursday morning that creators promoting the movement would be banned from the platform.Patreon, a membership platform that lets fans support creators and celebrities financially through subscriptions, previously hosted 14 QAnon influencers on the platform, according to a recent from the progressive media watchdog Media Matters for America (MMFA). QAnon, the...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.Patreon is the latest tech company to take action on the QAnon conspiracy theory, announcing in a  Thursday morning that creators promoting the movement would be banned from the platform.Patreon, a membership platform that lets fans support creators and celebrities financially through subscriptions, previously hosted 14 QAnon influencers on the platform, according to a recent from the progressive media watchdog Media Matters for America (MMFA). QAnon, the...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.President Donald Trump had his final outing on a debate stage, and while pundits will argue about his performance the only real question worth asking is this:Did Biden say something that would jeopardize his lead? Did Trump do something that would win people back? Was that event so obvious that it'll change the tenor of the race in like a week and a half? If the answer isn't objectively yes, then this debate went poorly for the president.Trump isn't running...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.President Donald Trump had his final outing on a debate stage, and while pundits will argue about his performance the only real question worth asking is this:Did Biden say something that would jeopardize his lead? Did Trump do something that would win people back? Was that event so obvious that it'll change the tenor of the race in like a week and a half? If the answer isn't objectively yes, then this debate went poorly for the president.Trump isn't running...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.Goldman Sachs on Thursday agreed to pay nearly $3 billion to settle a probe into its role in Malaysia's 1MDB corruption scandal, and its Malaysia unit pleaded guilty to violating foreign bribery laws, drawing a line under a saga that has dogged the bank for years.The settlement resolves a probe by U.S. authorities into the bank's role in underwriting three bond offerings in 2012 and 2013 that raised $6.5 billion for Malaysia's government.Under the...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.Goldman Sachs on Thursday agreed to pay nearly $3 billion to settle a probe into its role in Malaysia's 1MDB corruption scandal, and its Malaysia unit pleaded guilty to violating foreign bribery laws, drawing a line under a saga that has dogged the bank for years.The settlement resolves a probe by U.S. authorities into the bank's role in underwriting three bond offerings in 2012 and 2013 that raised $6.5 billion for Malaysia's government.Under the...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.President Donald Trump's greatest strength as a campaigner has always been his ability to project the confidence to dominate any room by sheer force of personality. After 11 Republican primary debates and three debates against Hillary Clinton in 2016, plus two 2020 debates versus Joe Biden, we know the technique by now. Trump struts, makes sarcastic smirks, and heckles his rivals. He blathers slanderous word salads, makes everyone with an intelligent thought...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.President Donald Trump's greatest strength as a campaigner has always been his ability to project the confidence to dominate any room by sheer force of personality. After 11 Republican primary debates and three debates against Hillary Clinton in 2016, plus two 2020 debates versus Joe Biden, we know the technique by now. Trump struts, makes sarcastic smirks, and heckles his rivals. He blathers slanderous word salads, makes everyone with an intelligent thought...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.US intelligence officials have discovered that Russia plans to interfere in the November election to help President Donald Trump by "exacerbating disputes around the results" if the race is too close to call, on Thursday.The news comes after Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe said Wednesday that Russia and Iran were attempting to "influence public opinion" ahead of the election. Ratcliffe focused on Iran and said the Iranian actors sent...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.US intelligence officials have discovered that Russia plans to interfere in the November election to help President Donald Trump by "exacerbating disputes around the results" if the race is too close to call, on Thursday.The news comes after Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe said Wednesday that Russia and Iran were attempting to "influence public opinion" ahead of the election. Ratcliffe focused on Iran and said the Iranian actors sent...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.Asian Americans are less likely to vote in 2020 than other minority groups, according to a series of Insider polls conducted between August and October.This data is based on an aggregation of eight polls with a total of 8,975 respondents conducted on SurveyMonkey Audience from August through early October. Respondents were asked if they were registered to vote and then subsequently if they intended to vote in the 2020 election, as well as a number of other...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.Asian Americans are less likely to vote in 2020 than other minority groups, according to a series of Insider polls conducted between August and October.This data is based on an aggregation of eight polls with a total of 8,975 respondents conducted on SurveyMonkey Audience from August through early October. Respondents were asked if they were registered to vote and then subsequently if they intended to vote in the 2020 election, as well as a number of other...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.Volkswagen was on its way to . Then a feud with a small supplier brought the auto giant to its knees.The dispute with Prevent, which it had worked with for 40 years, led to two Prevent subsidiaries, Car Trim and ES Automobilguss, to stop supplying Volkswagen with gearboxes and seat covers.The resulting mayhem forced Volkswagen to halt production for days at its main Wolfsburg plant but also at others.It paralyzed the production of the Golf and Passat models,...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.Volkswagen was on its way to . Then a feud with a small supplier brought the auto giant to its knees.The dispute with Prevent, which it had worked with for 40 years, led to two Prevent subsidiaries, Car Trim and ES Automobilguss, to stop supplying Volkswagen with gearboxes and seat covers.The resulting mayhem forced Volkswagen to halt production for days at its main Wolfsburg plant but also at others.It paralyzed the production of the Golf and Passat models,...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.,A report by conservative election strategists, using their own polling of voters in swing states, has suggested that swing voters have turned away from President Trump due to his handling of the coronavirus pandemic.The polling was carried out among 6,500 people across 7 states — Florida, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas by the political consultancy and polling firm CT Group.The CT group have previously been in charge of...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.,A report by conservative election strategists, using their own polling of voters in swing states, has suggested that swing voters have turned away from President Trump due to his handling of the coronavirus pandemic.The polling was carried out among 6,500 people across 7 states — Florida, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas by the political consultancy and polling firm CT Group.The CT group have previously been in charge of...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.The Trump administration is reportedly considering plans to proscribe major humanitarian organisations including Amnesty International, Oxfam, and Human Rights Watch as anti-Semitic and to urge other governments to withdraw their support for them.The State Department could make an announcement as soon as this week, Politico reports that the move is being spearheaded by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who is hoping to court pro-Israel and evangelical voters...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.The Trump administration is reportedly considering plans to proscribe major humanitarian organisations including Amnesty International, Oxfam, and Human Rights Watch as anti-Semitic and to urge other governments to withdraw their support for them.The State Department could make an announcement as soon as this week, Politico reports that the move is being spearheaded by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who is hoping to court pro-Israel and evangelical voters...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.Former President Barack Obama tore into President Donald Trump Wednesday, criticizing the incumbent for his response to the COVID-19 pandemic and his behavior against his critics.Obama delivered the searing remarks at a drive-in rally in Philadelphia for Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, who served as Obama's vice president.During the 40-minute speech, Obama criticized Trump's response to COVID-19 outbreaks in the US, saying, "Tweeting at the...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.Former President Barack Obama tore into President Donald Trump Wednesday, criticizing the incumbent for his response to the COVID-19 pandemic and his behavior against his critics.Obama delivered the searing remarks at a drive-in rally in Philadelphia for Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, who served as Obama's vice president.During the 40-minute speech, Obama criticized Trump's response to COVID-19 outbreaks in the US, saying, "Tweeting at the...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.The purported Hunter Biden emails shared by the New York Post last week were shopped around in Ukraine for $5 million last year, while Rudy Giuliani met with officials and businessmen there, Wednesday.Two people told Time that they were approached with emails allegedly belonging to former Vice President Joe Biden's son Hunter, though they declined to say who made the offers, which occurred in May 2019 and September 2019. They also said they did not know if...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.The purported Hunter Biden emails shared by the New York Post last week were shopped around in Ukraine for $5 million last year, while Rudy Giuliani met with officials and businessmen there, Wednesday.Two people told Time that they were approached with emails allegedly belonging to former Vice President Joe Biden's son Hunter, though they declined to say who made the offers, which occurred in May 2019 and September 2019. They also said they did not know if...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.founder Jeffrey Katzenberg and CEO Meg Whitman are offering a public apology to employees and investors. Katzenberg, a cofounder of DreamWorks, and Whitman, Hewlett Packard Enterprise's former CEO, said in an on Wednesday that Quibi was shutting down. "Quibi was a big idea and there was no one who wanted to make a success of it more than we did," the letter said. "Our failure was not for lack of trying; we've considered and exhausted every option available...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.founder Jeffrey Katzenberg and CEO Meg Whitman are offering a public apology to employees and investors. Katzenberg, a cofounder of DreamWorks, and Whitman, Hewlett Packard Enterprise's former CEO, said in an on Wednesday that Quibi was shutting down. "Quibi was a big idea and there was no one who wanted to make a success of it more than we did," the letter said. "Our failure was not for lack of trying; we've considered and exhausted every option available...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.President Donald Trump's re-election campaign has spent tens of thousands of dollars on Facebook ads targeting recent immigrants in battleground states — not blaming them for violence or disease, but asking for their votes, in Spanish, and conceding that they came to the United States in search of a better life."You came to this country to live a more peaceful and safe life," the 30-second ad asserts, the narration accompanied by images of young Latino men,...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.President Donald Trump's re-election campaign has spent tens of thousands of dollars on Facebook ads targeting recent immigrants in battleground states — not blaming them for violence or disease, but asking for their votes, in Spanish, and conceding that they came to the United States in search of a better life."You came to this country to live a more peaceful and safe life," the 30-second ad asserts, the narration accompanied by images of young Latino men,...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.LONDONDERRY, New Hampshire — Sitting cross-legged in front of a rifle display case and dressed for fall in New England with a green fleece vest, Tom Cotton was waiting his turn to speak.The 43-year-old Republican senator from Arkansas has long been mentioned as a , and here he was, testing the waters in the first-in-the-nation primary state.Cotton has grown louder on the national political stage in recent years.He has become omnipresent on Fox News, embraced...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.LONDONDERRY, New Hampshire — Sitting cross-legged in front of a rifle display case and dressed for fall in New England with a green fleece vest, Tom Cotton was waiting his turn to speak.The 43-year-old Republican senator from Arkansas has long been mentioned as a , and here he was, testing the waters in the first-in-the-nation primary state.Cotton has grown louder on the national political stage in recent years.He has become omnipresent on Fox News, embraced...WW…