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Protests Renew Scrutiny of Tech’s Ties to Law Enforcement
The collective outrage over the murder of George Floyd has led to nationwide protests, renewed calls for police reform, and uncharacteristically swift support for racial equity from Silicon Valley leaders. The backlash has been swift as well. Critics are calling out many companies now pledging support for Black Lives Matter, […]
German slump could be deeper than forecast, says economy minister
Economic Indicators5 hours ago (Jun 02, 2020 01:20PM ET) (C) Reuters. FILE PHOTO: German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier briefs the media about the “rescue package” for German airline Lufthansa at the economy ministry in Berlin BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany’s economic downturn this year could be even sharper than previously expected, […]
U.S. auto sales in May encourage Detroit plan to rebuild inventories
Economic Indicators5 hours ago (Jun 02, 2020 01:05PM ET) (C) Reuters. The 2020 Toyota Supra is unveiled during an event at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan By Ben Klayman DETROIT (Reuters) – Several automakers on Tuesday reported stronger-than-expected May sales in the United States, and the […]
Financing hunt during pandemic lifts May U.S. convertible debt issuance to record
(C) Reuters. FILE PHOTO: A number of grounded Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft are shown parked at Victorville Airport in Victorville, California By Kate Duguid and Imani Moise NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. issuance of convertible bonds in May hit a record high of $20.7 billion, according to […]
Rigorous Hand-Washing Will Be Part of Covid-19’s New Normal
Health care workers have been working on these challenges in a low-key way for a long time–and they have some answers that might be applicable to preventing the spread of Covid-19. The education part is easy, maybe: You tell people how important the action is–but to make it stick, you […]
The WIRED Coronavirus Glossary
There’s a lot of noise about the coronavirus out there. As if living through a pandemic wasn’t difficult enough on its own, the rampant spread of misinformation about the virus has only made things murkier. And it’s especially hard to keep the facts straight when you have a strange new […]
More Students Are ‘Stacking’ Credentials en Route to a Degree
The menu at the Henderson, Nevada, diner where Amy Nelson likes to take a break from work is notable for its side dishes, including caramelized bananas, cinnamon apples, and mushrooms and onions. Each can feed an appetite in its own right. Together with an entree, they add up to breakfast. […]
China auto sales growth seen for second straight month, boosting recovery hopes
Economic Indicators13 hours ago (Jun 02, 2020 05:20AM ET) (C) Reuters. Newly manufactured cars are seen at a port in Dalian BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s vehicle sales are estimated to rise 11.7% on year in May, its top auto industry body said on Tuesday, cementing hopes of a recovery in […]
Spain’s job haemorrhage dries up as country emerges from lockdown
Economic Indicators14 hours ago (Jun 02, 2020 04:15AM ET) (C) Reuters. The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Madrid By Belen Carreno MADRID (Reuters) – The brutal job losses registered in Spain following the coronavirus outbreak reversed in May with the creation of net jobs for the first time since one […]