The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.Facebook has deleted a group page whose members were sharing and discussing conspiracy theories associated with QAnon, as The Facebook group that was kicked off the platform was called "Official Q/QAnon" and boasted over 200,000 members. As BBC journalist Shayan Sardarizadeh pointed out, it's the movement's but it's not the only one on the site, and others still remain active.A company spokesperson told Business Insider in an email that the removal was due...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.Facebook has deleted a group page whose members were sharing and discussing conspiracy theories associated with QAnon, as The Facebook group that was kicked off the platform was called "Official Q/QAnon" and boasted over 200,000 members. As BBC journalist Shayan Sardarizadeh pointed out, it's the movement's but it's not the only one on the site, and others still remain active.A company spokesperson told Business Insider in an email that the removal was due...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 Chinese tech giant Tencent's stock fell by as much as 10% in the hours after it was named in a vaguely worded executive order issued by President Donald Trump on Thursday.The order, scheduled to take effect September 20, prohibits US citizens and companies from carrying out any "transaction" with the Tencent-owned chat app WeChat, though the order was not precise about what counted as a "transaction."A second, similar order issued earlier Thursday...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.The Chinese tech giant Tencent's stock fell by as much as 10% in the hours after it was named in a vaguely worded executive order issued by President Donald Trump on Thursday.The order, scheduled to take effect September 20, prohibits US citizens and companies from carrying out any "transaction" with the Tencent-owned chat app WeChat, though the order was not precise about what counted as a "transaction."A second, similar order issued earlier Thursday...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.Now that coronavirus aid bill have moved from discussions between Senate Republicans to negotiations between the White House and Democrats, the stability of the global economy depends on Donald Trump's attention span.As "when America sneezes, the world catches a cold." That means when US economy hurts, the global economy hurts too. Right now pretty much every economist across the board is saying that delaying aid to Americans suffering through the...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.Now that coronavirus aid bill have moved from discussions between Senate Republicans to negotiations between the White House and Democrats, the stability of the global economy depends on Donald Trump's attention span.As "when America sneezes, the world catches a cold." That means when US economy hurts, the global economy hurts too. Right now pretty much every economist across the board is saying that delaying aid to Americans suffering through 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.Joel Barnes wanted schools to reopen in his Mississippi city. A retired teacher, Barnes knew that his own kids missed seeing their friends and learning in person. Their district in Corinth was taking precautions: 7th and 8th graders were to stay in a special wing of the high school, and there were virtual learning options, too.So Barnes and his wife Lindsay decided to send their four children back."It's just one of those hard decisions," Barnes told Business...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.Joel Barnes wanted schools to reopen in his Mississippi city. A retired teacher, Barnes knew that his own kids missed seeing their friends and learning in person. Their district in Corinth was taking precautions: 7th and 8th graders were to stay in a special wing of the high school, and there were virtual learning options, too.So Barnes and his wife Lindsay decided to send their four children back."It's just one of those hard decisions," Barnes told Business...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 Air Force One of the future might be getting a major speed boost.An aerospace company called Hermeus on Thursday with the US Air Force and the Presidential and Executive Airlift Directorate to develop a hypersonic aircraft for the presidential fleet.While the next Air Force One, a modified 747-8, is due to be delivered by Boeing next year, the Hermeus contract looks toward its eventual replacement.Hermeus said it won the contract after designing,...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.The Air Force One of the future might be getting a major speed boost.An aerospace company called Hermeus on Thursday with the US Air Force and the Presidential and Executive Airlift Directorate to develop a hypersonic aircraft for the presidential fleet.While the next Air Force One, a modified 747-8, is due to be delivered by Boeing next year, the Hermeus contract looks toward its eventual replacement.Hermeus said it won the contract after designing,...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.Snapchat is adding new features and guides to its app to help its young users register to vote in the upcoming 2020 election in November.A company spokesperson told Business Insider in an email that the company is rolling out four features. The first, the Voter Registration ',' will allow users to register to vote directly in the app using the same integrated tool from 2018. The company previously that 450,000 people used to register for the 2018 midterms,...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.Snapchat is adding new features and guides to its app to help its young users register to vote in the upcoming 2020 election in November.A company spokesperson told Business Insider in an email that the company is rolling out four features. The first, the Voter Registration ',' will allow users to register to vote directly in the app using the same integrated tool from 2018. The company previously that 450,000 people used to register for the 2018 midterms,...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 plurality of Germans in a new poll supported a reduction in the number of US troops based in the country, with a majority wanting to see all 20 US atomic bombs located in Germany removed as well.The Trump administration announced plans to remove nearly 12,000 troops from Germany "within weeks."US Defense Secretary Mark Esper said the move supported US strategic goals and would "strengthen NATO and improve operational efficiency." It comes amid months 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 plurality of Germans in a new poll supported a reduction in the number of US troops based in the country, with a majority wanting to see all 20 US atomic bombs located in Germany removed as well.The Trump administration announced plans to remove nearly 12,000 troops from Germany "within weeks."US Defense Secretary Mark Esper said the move supported US strategic goals and would "strengthen NATO and improve operational efficiency." It comes amid months 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.This September, Microsoft plans to launch a major coup in the video game business: The world's first game streaming service with a built-in library, Netflix-style.For $15 a month, you'll be able to stream over 100 games to smartphones and tablets — but it won't be available on Apple's ubiquitous iPhone and iPad.The reason, an Apple spokesperson said on Thursday, is because Apple isn't able to review each game that's available through Game Pass."The App Store...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.This September, Microsoft plans to launch a major coup in the video game business: The world's first game streaming service with a built-in library, Netflix-style.For $15 a month, you'll be able to stream over 100 games to smartphones and tablets — but it won't be available on Apple's ubiquitous iPhone and iPad.The reason, an Apple spokesperson said on Thursday, is because Apple isn't able to review each game that's available through Game Pass."The App Store...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.Twitter temporarily blocked the Trump campaign's account from tweeting on Wednesday for posting a video of the president spreading COVID-19 misinformation, a spokesperson told Business Insider.The campaign , which has since been removed, of Trump falsely claiming to Fox News that children are "almost immune" from the disease."The Tweet you referenced is in violation of the Twitter Rules on COVID-19 misinformation. The account owner will be required to remove...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.Twitter temporarily blocked the Trump campaign's account from tweeting on Wednesday for posting a video of the president spreading COVID-19 misinformation, a spokesperson told Business Insider.The campaign , which has since been removed, of Trump falsely claiming to Fox News that children are "almost immune" from the disease."The Tweet you referenced is in violation of the Twitter Rules on COVID-19 misinformation. The account owner will be required to remove...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 has floated the idea of delaying the November election due to the ongoing pandemic, and powerful Democrats like Nancy Pelosi have raised concern the Republican wouldn't leave the White House if he loses to Joe Biden.But Trump administration officials behind the scenes are quietly preparing to hand over the executive branch in the event that the president loses reelection, according to a new document sent this week to congressional...…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 has floated the idea of delaying the November election due to the ongoing pandemic, and powerful Democrats like Nancy Pelosi have raised concern the Republican wouldn't leave the White House if he loses to Joe Biden.But Trump administration officials behind the scenes are quietly preparing to hand over the executive branch in the event that the president loses reelection, according to a new document sent this week to congressional...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.BEIRUT — As on any ordinary day, Rayane left her office in Beirut at 6 p.m.A few minutes after getting in her car, she felt numbness and pressure in her body. It was the first she knew of the ."I felt a pressure in my ears and my stomach," she told Business Insider. She asked that only her first name be used."I then heard a large bang and my car jump from one side to the other."Rayane was a stone's throw away from the Beirut port where the blast took place....…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.BEIRUT — As on any ordinary day, Rayane left her office in Beirut at 6 p.m.A few minutes after getting in her car, she felt numbness and pressure in her body. It was the first she knew of the ."I felt a pressure in my ears and my stomach," she told Business Insider. She asked that only her first name be used."I then heard a large bang and my car jump from one side to the other."Rayane was a stone's throw away from the Beirut port where the blast took place....WW…

A group of House Democrats has launched an investigation into $765 million loan from a government agency.In , Democratic leaders including Rep. Maxine Waters, the House Financial Services Committee chair, asked the US International Development Finance Corporation, the agency responsible for the loan through the Defense Production Act, for all communications about the loan.The group also questioned why the government office would support Kodak, "an organization that was on the brink of failure in 2012 and was unsuccessful in its previous foray into pharmaceutical manufacturing, in its...…A group of House Democrats has launched an investigation into $765 million loan from a government agency.In , Democratic leaders including Rep. Maxine Waters, the House Financial Services Committee chair, asked the US International Development Finance Corporation, the agency responsible for the loan through the Defense Production Act, for all communications about the loan.The group also questioned why the government office would support Kodak, "an organization that was on the brink of failure in 2012 and was unsuccessful in its previous foray into pharmaceutical manufacturing, in its...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 sent his "secret police" to Portland in order to spur the sort of violence that he is both campaigning on and against, Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon said Tuesday.The Democratic senator made the comments during a Senate hearing on the federal use of force in Oregon's largest city, which included the indiscriminate use of tear gas and the use of "less-lethal" munitions that maimed protesters alike.Wyden, the son of two refugees from Nazi...…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 sent his "secret police" to Portland in order to spur the sort of violence that he is both campaigning on and against, Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon said Tuesday.The Democratic senator made the comments during a Senate hearing on the federal use of force in Oregon's largest city, which included the indiscriminate use of tear gas and the use of "less-lethal" munitions that maimed protesters alike.Wyden, the son of two refugees from Nazi...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 has made so many misleading claims on mail-in voting that he now appears to be confusing himself. Trump on Wednesday described mail-in voting as a "nightmare" before going on to suggest (without evidence) that it would lead to widespread fraud, making it difficult to declare who won, before adding he would still be the winner."You'll never know who the winner is, but the winner is going to be me," Trump said during a meeting with...…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 has made so many misleading claims on mail-in voting that he now appears to be confusing himself. Trump on Wednesday described mail-in voting as a "nightmare" before going on to suggest (without evidence) that it would lead to widespread fraud, making it difficult to declare who won, before adding he would still be the winner."You'll never know who the winner is, but the winner is going to be me," Trump said during a meeting with...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.SpaceX on Tuesday night hundreds of feet into the air, hovered it across the beachside launch site, and then landed it on a concrete pad.The full-scale vehicle, called Starship SN5 (for serial number 5), looked more like a flying grain silo or beer can than an early version of a Mars-bound rocket. Still, the feat represents a key step toward SpaceX founder Elon Musk's dream of creating that can reach, return from, and help .In Wednesday rife with falsehoods,...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.SpaceX on Tuesday night hundreds of feet into the air, hovered it across the beachside launch site, and then landed it on a concrete pad.The full-scale vehicle, called Starship SN5 (for serial number 5), looked more like a flying grain silo or beer can than an early version of a Mars-bound rocket. Still, the feat represents a key step toward SpaceX founder Elon Musk's dream of creating that can reach, return from, and help .In Wednesday rife with falsehoods,...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.Instagram Reels is launching Wednesday in the US to provide users with another way to share content with their followers — in the shape of super-short, spliced-together, soundtrack-based videos. The launch comes just as TikTok's loyal fanbase is engulfed in a panic about a potential nationwide ban.Like TikTok, Reels allows users to record short-form videos and edit them with a plethora of effects, as well as add in audio and music soundtracks. Reels' launch...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.Instagram Reels is launching Wednesday in the US to provide users with another way to share content with their followers — in the shape of super-short, spliced-together, soundtrack-based videos. The launch comes just as TikTok's loyal fanbase is engulfed in a panic about a potential nationwide ban.Like TikTok, Reels allows users to record short-form videos and edit them with a plethora of effects, as well as add in audio and music soundtracks. Reels' launch...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.In step with President Trump's push, Dr. Anthony Fauci said Monday that "as a default point, we should try as best as we possibly can to get the children back to school."Out of stride with the commander in chief, however, Fauci emphasized what he said was "a big however."The nation's leading infectious-disease expert's comments, aired during a echo the position held by top education and health professionals: Opening schools is a priority, but only if it's...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.In step with President Trump's push, Dr. Anthony Fauci said Monday that "as a default point, we should try as best as we possibly can to get the children back to school."Out of stride with the commander in chief, however, Fauci emphasized what he said was "a big however."The nation's leading infectious-disease expert's comments, aired during a echo the position held by top education and health professionals: Opening schools is a priority, but only if it's...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 pick for US ambassador to Germany has accused Chancellor Angela Merkel of prioritizing "unwanted Muslim invaders" over military spending and has said Muslim migrants want to turn Europe "into an Islamic state." that Douglas Macgregor, a retired Army tank commander, was Trump's nominee to succeed Richard Grenell as the US ambassador to the European Union's largest economy, saying he is "widely recognized as an expert on force design...…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 pick for US ambassador to Germany has accused Chancellor Angela Merkel of prioritizing "unwanted Muslim invaders" over military spending and has said Muslim migrants want to turn Europe "into an Islamic state." that Douglas Macgregor, a retired Army tank commander, was Trump's nominee to succeed Richard Grenell as the US ambassador to the European Union's largest economy, saying he is "widely recognized as an expert on force design...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.Twitter disclosed in a Monday that it is under investigation by the Federal Trade Commission related to allegations that it violated a 2011 consent agreement  — and that it's expecting a "probable loss" of somewhere between $150 million and $250 million."Following the announcement of our Q2 financial results, we received a draft complaint from the FTC alleging violations of our 2011 consent order. Following standard accounting rules we included an estimated...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.Twitter disclosed in a Monday that it is under investigation by the Federal Trade Commission related to allegations that it violated a 2011 consent agreement  — and that it's expecting a "probable loss" of somewhere between $150 million and $250 million."Following the announcement of our Q2 financial results, we received a draft complaint from the FTC alleging violations of our 2011 consent order. Following standard accounting rules we included an estimated...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.As part of its bankruptcy proceedings, rental car giant Hertz will have to offload nearly 200,000 cars by the end of this year, according to a recent .Hertz, , must "dispose of" at least 182,521 leased cars by December 31, 2020, the filing reads. This is part of a $650-million temporary deal the company made with a creditor group, reported .The deal requires Hertz to pay its asset-backed securities lenders $650 million of rent in equal installments per month...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.As part of its bankruptcy proceedings, rental car giant Hertz will have to offload nearly 200,000 cars by the end of this year, according to a recent .Hertz, , must "dispose of" at least 182,521 leased cars by December 31, 2020, the filing reads. This is part of a $650-million temporary deal the company made with a creditor group, reported .The deal requires Hertz to pay its asset-backed securities lenders $650 million of rent in equal installments per month...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.After to trade secret theft, Anthony Levandowski, the former Google engineer at the center of a massive legal fight between Waymo and Uber, was sentenced to 18 months in prison by a federal judge Tuesday afternoon.He also agreed to pay Google $756,499 in restitution, to compensate the company for helping the government prosecute the case. Levandowski will not begin his prison sentence until the COVID-19 pandemic has entirely passed, and will also be charged...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.After to trade secret theft, Anthony Levandowski, the former Google engineer at the center of a massive legal fight between Waymo and Uber, was sentenced to 18 months in prison by a federal judge Tuesday afternoon.He also agreed to pay Google $756,499 in restitution, to compensate the company for helping the government prosecute the case. Levandowski will not begin his prison sentence until the COVID-19 pandemic has entirely passed, and will also be charged...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 EU has officially opened an in-depth investigation into Google's planned $2.1 billion acquisition of wearables company Fitbit.The European Commission, which was already conducting a preliminary investigation of the deal, announced the probe on Tuesday. The investigation will center on whether Google's acquisition of Fitbit will allow it to hoover up health data, which could in turn give Google an unfair advantage over competitors.EU competition...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.The EU has officially opened an in-depth investigation into Google's planned $2.1 billion acquisition of wearables company Fitbit.The European Commission, which was already conducting a preliminary investigation of the deal, announced the probe on Tuesday. The investigation will center on whether Google's acquisition of Fitbit will allow it to hoover up health data, which could in turn give Google an unfair advantage over competitors.EU competition...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 sent another round of well-wishes to , the Jeffrey Epstein associate who is awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges. She has pleaded not guilty.In an , Axios' Jonathan Swan asked the president about and "why would you wish such a person well.""First of all, I don't know that," Trump replied, referring to the charges for which Maxwell awaits trial, "but I do know that her friend or boyfriend was either killed or committed suicide in...…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 sent another round of well-wishes to , the Jeffrey Epstein associate who is awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges. She has pleaded not guilty.In an , Axios' Jonathan Swan asked the president about and "why would you wish such a person well.""First of all, I don't know that," Trump replied, referring to the charges for which Maxwell awaits trial, "but I do know that her friend or boyfriend was either killed or committed suicide in...WW…

added as much as $77 billion in market value on Monday after that it was continuing talks about buying the popular social-media platform TikTok in the US.Shares of Microsoft rose 5% at intraday highs on Monday, adding billions to the company's already lofty market capitalization; it rose to more than $1.6 trillion.Microsoft said on Sunday that it planned to complete discussions with ByteDance, the platform's parent company, by September 15. It added that the talks would continue following a discussion between Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and President Donald Trump.Read more:Trump said on...…added as much as $77 billion in market value on Monday after that it was continuing talks about buying the popular social-media platform TikTok in the US.Shares of Microsoft rose 5% at intraday highs on Monday, adding billions to the company's already lofty market capitalization; it rose to more than $1.6 trillion.Microsoft said on Sunday that it planned to complete discussions with ByteDance, the platform's parent company, by September 15. It added that the talks would continue following a discussion between Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and President Donald Trump.Read more:Trump said on...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 repeatedly stopped short of describing the late Democratic Rep. of Georgia as an impressive individual, and instead, boasted about his own credentials as it relates the African-American community, during an Asked by Axios reporter Jonathan Swan about how history would remember Lewis, Trump replied: "I don't know. I really don't know.""He chose not to come to my inauguration," Trump said. "He chose, I never met John Lewis, I don't...…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 repeatedly stopped short of describing the late Democratic Rep. of Georgia as an impressive individual, and instead, boasted about his own credentials as it relates the African-American community, during an Asked by Axios reporter Jonathan Swan about how history would remember Lewis, Trump replied: "I don't know. I really don't know.""He chose not to come to my inauguration," Trump said. "He chose, I never met John Lewis, I don't...WW…