Progressives fighting for roles in Biden administration Democratic media campaign advisor Kevin Walling and Peter Chowka, investigative journalist on progressive groups launching a pressure campaign on Biden. More than 100 former senior national security officials who served in Republican administrations are urging President Trump to concede the 2020 presidential election, […]
Read moreU.S. Fliers Buck CDC Warning in Busiest Weekend Since March
Airlines set a new post-pandemic record for U.S. passengers on Sunday as the Thanksgiving holiday spurred travel despite government warnings. A total of 1,047,934 people went through airport screening Sunday, the most since the coronavirus pandemic torpedoed demand for flights in mid-March, according to data compiled by the Transportation Security […]
Read moreWorldRemit Adds Spotify CFO Vogel to Board as It Mulls 2021 IPO
WorldRemit Ltd. has appointed Spotify Technology SA’s Paul Vogel to its board as the online money-transfer company considers an initial public offering next year, according to people with knowledge of the matter. Vogel, who will continue in his role as chief financial officer at the music streaming giant, will also […]
Read moreAMC+ Launches On Roku
Subscription streaming outlet AMC+ has launched on Roku, expanding its distribution reach to the No. 1 U.S. streaming platform. AMC+ is a $9-a-month bundled offering showcasing programming from across AMC Networks’ streaming and linear portfolios, from Shudder, Sundance Now and IFC Films Unlimited to AMC, BBC America, IFC and SundanceTV. […]
Read moreThe Secrets Behind Your Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Bugatti Hood Ornaments
This year, the all-new 2020 Bentley Flying Spur came adorned with a large upright “Flying B” mascot on the hood. It’s a notable offering: This will be the first time that this style of B, which will electronically rise to view from underneath a modern Bentley badge, will be featured on […]
Read moreThe 'stealth fighter' that wasn't: Why the F-117 Nighthawk is still misunderstood
The US Air Force's F-117 Nighthawk, often referred to as a "stealth fighter," was the world's first operational stealth aircraft. Because of the secrecy around its development and capabilities, and some intentional breaches of naming conventions, the F-117 still draws interest and causes confusion. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more […]
Read moreStocks making the biggest moves in the premarket: Merck, Korn Ferry, Regeneron & more
Take a look at some of the biggest movers in the premarket: Merck (MRK) – Merck is buying privately-held drug maker OncoImmune for $425 million cash. OncoImmune is a developer of drugs designed to treat Covid-19, cancer and other diseases, and its vaccine candidate has shown promising results in a […]
Read moreHere’s Where 12 Million Americans May Lose Jobless Benefits, State by State
The two primary CARES Act programs will come to an end just before 2020 closes. Between them, the Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) and Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) provide benefits to about 12 million people. Researchers at the Century Foundation authored a report titled “12 Million Workers Facing Jobless Benefit […]
Read moreFive crypto bulls predict what's next for bitcoin as it closes in on an all-time high
As bitcoin gets closer to its record high of almost $20,000, CNBC asked five crypto experts for their take on the rally. Bitcoin is back. The cryptocurrency last week passed the $18,000 level for the first time since its all-time peak in December 2017. As the digital currency — which […]
Read moreFacebook is reportedly planning to woo Joe Biden by rolling out new vaccine and climate change features
Facebook is building a strategy to help get on President-elect Joe Biden's good side, company sources told the Financial Times. Facebook is reportedly planning to crack down harder on COVID-19 misinformation, and is considering adding an information banner to its site encouraging users to get vaccinated. Facebook is also reportedly […]
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