Stock futures rose Monday as investors cheered what appeared to be improvements in President Donald Trump’s health and the prospect that he may be discharged from Walter Reed hospital later in the session. Investors would likely be relieved to learn of the president’s departure from the facility as it would ease […]
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Icahn, ex-protege fuel trucking-merge drama
JKC Trucking co-owner and vice president Mike Kucharski says ever since coronavirus started, the trucking industry had to adapt its plan to transport food and some of those changes may be permanent. This big-rig truck merger could be headed for a collision course. Continue Reading Below Carl Icahn and other […]
Live updates: Trump trip to greet supporters raises concerns
Washington — While he continues to receive treatment for COVID-19 at Walter Reed Medical Center, President Trump made a surprise trip out of the hospital on Sunday evening to greet well-wishers who have flocked to the medical facility, a move that came amid questions about the severity of his illness and […]
WHO: 10% of world’s people may have been infected with virus
The head of emergencies at the World Health Organization says its “best estimates” indicate that roughly 1 in 10 people worldwide may have been infected by the coronavirus By JAMEY KEATEN Associated Press October 5, 2020, 12:35 PM • 2 min read Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Email this […]
Thomas Jefferson Byrd, actor in Spike Lee films, killed in Atlanta
Actor Thomas Jefferson Byrd, known for his roles in Spike Lee films, has been shot and killed in Atlanta, police said Sunday. Police responded to a call around 1:45 a.m. Saturday and found the 70-year-old Byrd unresponsive with multiple gunshot wounds in his back, police spokesman Officer Anthony Grant said […]
Conflicting information from White House and doctors causes confusion as Trump battles COVID-19
As President Trump heads into the fourth day of his stay at Walter Reed Medical Center, White House officials and the president’s doctors try to clean up a weekend of conflicting and confusing information on the president’s health. Ben Tracy reports from the White House. Free America Network Articles
Texas man accused of punch amid Trump argument turns self in
Authorities say a Texas man who was seen on video punching another man as they argued over President Donald Trump has turned himself in after police obtained a warrant for assault By The Associated Press October 5, 2020, 11:53 AM • 1 min read Share to Facebook Share to Twitter […]
Bristol Myers to buy heart drug developer MyoKardia for about $13 billion
The logo of U.S. drugmaker Bristol Myers Squibb. via REUTERS October 5, 2020 (Reuters) – Bristol Myers Squibb Co <BMY.N> said on Monday it would buy MyoKardia Inc <MYOK.O> for about $13 billion to bolster its portfolio of heart disease treatments, as it seeks to reduce some of its dependence […]
UK cannot simply borrow its way out of COVID-19 crisis: Sunak
Britain’s Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak speaks with members of staff as he visits the headquarters of Octopus Energy, in London, Britain October 5, 2020. Leon Neal/Pool via REUTERS October 5, 2020 By William James and David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – British finance minister Rishi Sunak said on Monday […]
One proxy stock for the travel industry could signal more downside
Travel stocks head into the new week on two different tracks. Cruise line stocks ended last week under pressure after a White House meeting with cruise CEOs was postponed following President Donald Trump‘s positive Covid test. Airline stocks ended higher after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi signaled additional government assistance for […]