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Coronavirus in Northampton: 'I wake up and hope we have no lockdown'
BBC - 19 Aug 2020 15:59
How do businesses feel in the town with the highest number of new Covid-19 cases in England?
When does it make sense to revive a life insurance policy?
livemint.com - 19 Aug 2020 18:48
A company usually allows revival of a policy during the reinstatement period (two-five years), retaining the financial benefits.Having a life cover, especially in these times, is inevitable. Any individual who has financ...
73% Of U.S. Adults (Especially Republicans) Think Social Media Platforms Censor Posts, Survey Reports
Forbes - 19 Aug 2020 21:02China's National-Security Law Reaches Into Harvard, Princeton Classrooms
Wall Street Journal - 19 Aug 2020 11:30California Sees 10,849 Lightning Strikes In 72 Hours As Wildfires Rage
Forbes - 19 Aug 2020 22:46Rakuten again withdraws application for bank charter
American Banker - 19 Aug 2020 00:45
The Japanese conglomerate first applied for deposit insurance in July 2019 and again in May 2020.
Robinhood secured $200 million in funding despite fintechs in other segments struggling to remain operational
Business Insider - 19 Aug 2020 16:28
Robinhood secured another $200 million in funding and has reported healthy H1 2020 trading and revenue numbers. And while Robinhood is coming out on top during the pandemic, fintechs in other segments are struggling to c...
iPhones with 'Fortnite' installed are being sold for as much as $10,000 after Apple pulled the game from the App Store (AAPL, GOOGL)
Business Insider - 19 Aug 2020 16:27
eBay Last week, the wildly popular game "Fortnite" got an update on Apple and Android smartphones that allowed players to bypass the companies' digital payment systems. Payments went directly to the "Fortnite" studio, Ep...
11 Ways To Transform Your Terrible Zoom Meetings
Forbes - 19 Aug 2020 09:50Amazon tells third-party Prime sellers to start working weekends
New York Post - 19 Aug 2020 16:06
Amazon is cracking down on sellers who don’t live up to its two-day shipping promise -- and it means they’ll have to work weekends. The e-tail juggernaut this week told third-party sellers participating in its Seller...
Trump backs Oracle as potential buyer for TikTok
New York Post - 19 Aug 2020 16:05
President Trump said he would support Oracle acquiring TikTok in the US as the popular video-sharing app continues its search for a buyer. Speaking to reporters Tuesday, Trump called Oracle a “great company” followin...
Sir Richard Branson Calls For Big Changes In Global Shipping Following Mauritius Oil Disaster
Forbes - 19 Aug 2020 07:41'The Buck Never Stops There': Bill Clinton Tears Into Trump's 'Chaos' Presidency
Forbes - 19 Aug 2020 04:24Blackouts Expose Perils And Costs Of California's 'Electrify Everything' Push
Forbes - 19 Aug 2020 02:26How The Clorox Company Is Rethinking Influencer Marketing
AdWeek - 19 Aug 2020 23:29
The Clorox Company is no stranger to hiring influencers to better connect with shoppers. The CPG manufacturer isn't afraid to experiment with atypical marketing strategies, either, such as when it created a mysterious mu...
Ren Just Had a Great Week as Demand for Bitcoin on DeFi Rises
Coin Desk - 19 Aug 2020 22:34
Prices for ren, the token for the RenVM DeFi network, experienced a great week, as the demand for bitcoin rises on DeFi.
The best bank accounts for travel
Business Insider - 19 Aug 2020 19:00
Alyssa Powell/Business Insider Ally High Yield Savings Account (Member FDIC) : Best savings account for travel Capital One 360 Checking® (Member FDIC): Best checking account for travel SoFi Money® (Member FDIC): Best a...
Best Stocks To Buy Today As Dow Climbs Following Strong Earnings
Forbes - 19 Aug 2020 18:17MarketWatch: The U.K. is seeking a new clock-watcher to keep Big Ben ticking as part of a timekeeping trio
Market Watch - 19 Aug 2020 16:29
Big Ben's base, the House of Commons, is seeking a new clock-watcher to look after the world's most famous clock.
Getting out of China will cost U.S. and European firms $1 trillion, says BofA
Market Watch - 19 Aug 2020 16:28
Around 80% of global sectors experienced supply chain disruptions during the pandemic.
US stocks hover near record highs as traders weigh strong earnings against stimulus concerns
Business Insider - 19 Aug 2020 16:25
Reuters / Andrew Kelly US stocks were mixed on Wednesday as positive retail earnings faced off against renewed trade concerns. The S&P 500 edged higher to a new intraday record a day after closing at an all-time high on ...
Gaming firm is the winner of cricket's biggest title deal
livemint.com - 19 Aug 2020 02:28
Dream11 bags title sponsorship rights after Vivo exits.The Dream11 mobile app is on Apple's App Store but not on Google's Play Store as the latter bars cash contests on its platform