New York Governor Andrew Cuomo speaks during a daily briefing following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Manhattan in New York City, New York, July 13, 2020. Mike Segar | Reuters New York will impose a handful of coronavirus restrictions on residents and businesses across the state as […]
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Texas lieutenant governor offers $1 million reward for “voter fraud” tips
Houston — Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced Tuesday that he would pay up to $1 million from his campaign account to incentivize, encourage and reward people to come forward and report voter fraud from anywhere in the country, CBS Dallas / Fort Worth reports. “Whistleblowers and tipsters should turn over […]
Mental health 911 calls will be handled by experts, not NYPD, in new program
For the first time ever, some mental health 911 calls in New York City will be handled by health professionals and mental health crisis workers – not police officers. On Wednesday, the city’s Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that new mental health teams will be the default responders to mental […]
Pro-democracy lawmakers in Hong Kong resign en masse amid crackdown by Beijing
Pro-democracy lawmakers in Hong Kong staged a mass resignation from the city’s legislative body. The move came just hours after four opposition members were removed from their posts amid a national security crackdown by Beijing. CBS News Asia correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports from Beijing. Free America Network Articles
France reports 35,879 new COVID-19 cases, well below last week’s highs
FILE PHOTO: A closed tourist souvenir shop is seen before the national lockdown introduced as part of the new COVID-19 measures to fight a second wave of the coronavirus disease, in Paris, France, October 29, 2020. REUTERS/Charles Platiau November 11, 2020 By Shaina Ahluwalia and Geert De Clercq PARIS (Reuters) […]
New IBM CEO sent President-elect Biden a letter. Here’s why he wrote it
The technology industry has had an up-and-down relationship with President Trump, even though for many tech stocks, the Trump presidential first term has been up and to the right on the trading chart. Apple CEO Tim Cook received kudos for a rapport with Trump that averted the worst potential outcomes […]
Stocks rise as investors buy tech shares beaten up this week
Stocks rose on Wednesday as traders added exposure to tech names that were hard hit earlier in the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 87 points, or 0.3%. The S&P 500 climbed 0.9% while the tech-heavy Nasdaq advanced 2%. Apple gained 3%. Netflix climbed 1.1%. Facebook and Amazon rose […]
What a Democrat-controlled SEC might look like and what it would mean for markets
An exterior view of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) headquarters in Washington. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters What would a Democrat-controlled Securities and Exchange Commission look like? It’s early, but speculation is already raging on Wall Street. Who will be SEC commissioner? Gary Gensler, who aggressively implemented the Dodd-Frank […]
Gender equality ‘key factor’ to pandemic recovery efforts: Norway PM
The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on women is “evident,” she said. November 11, 2020, 6:32 PM • 5 min read Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Email this article The leader of Norway said gender equality is “essential for a sustainable recovery” from the global coronavirus-induced economic crisis, as reports around […]
Bernard Arnault is world’s second richest person, adding billions as market rallies
Bernard Arnault, billionaire and chief executive officer of LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE, arrives to speak as the luxury brand announces full year earnings in Paris, France, on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020. Christophe Morin | Bloomberg | Getty Images Luxury king Bernard Arnault has become the world’s second richest […]