Target temporarily closes more than 100 stores as protests continue
Target is closing more than 100 stores as protests continue to erupt across the country following the death of George Floyd at the hands of police.…
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US astronauts disembark SpaceX’s Crew Dragon and board the International Space Station
Astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley have successfully disembarked the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule and entered the International Space…
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Investors didn’t sell in May. What now?
So much for selling in May and going away — assuming you could find a place to go to in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. Stocks closed out the…
Continue ReadingAnalysis: Yes, there is misinformation in Minneapolis. No, it’s not all Russia’s fault.
In coming hours and days you’ll likely hear the claims: “outside forces,” perhaps even Russians, are mobilizing online to inflame…
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Journalists covering protests face assault and arrest
From Minneapolis to Washington DC, from Louisville to Las Vegas, reporters are facing assault and arrest while reporting on widespread protests and…
Continue ReadingNecco Wafers make their triumphant return 2 years after the factory that made them closed its doors
Necco Wafers are about to make a sweet comeback after a two-year absence. The beloved candy’s disappearance came after the factory in Revere,…
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In 2004, Elon Musk discussed partnering with NASA for the next era of space travel. This weekend marks a major milestone
In a 2004 interview with CNN, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk discussed his ambitions to partner with NASA and to one day send people into space. “I think…
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NASA, SpaceX launch astronauts from US soil for the first time in a decade
A SpaceX spacecraft carrying two NASA astronauts soared into outer space Saturday — marking the first time humans have traveled into Earth’s…
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SpaceX-NASA launch: What to know ahead of today’s scheduled flight
SpaceX and NASA are, once again, gearing up to try to make history by launching two astronauts into Earth’s orbit. NASA and space fans were…
Continue ReadingNike is saying ‘Don’t Do It’ in a message about racism in America
The brand famously known for its campaign encouraging you to get out there and “Just Do It” is flipping the switch and urging people…
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Zuckerberg finally explains why Facebook is doing nothing about Trump’s posts
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg explained Friday night why his company would take no action on posts in which President Trump threatened…
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Twitter is now in completely uncharted waters
There is no turning back for Twitter now. The only way out is through. When Twitter slapped a warning label on one of President Donald Trump’s…
Continue ReadingSpaceX gets ready for a do-over, and 4 other business stories you can’t miss today
Welcome to the Summer Friday edition of your daily business rundown. We know a lotta y’all like to check out early on Fridays, so we’re…
Continue ReadingUber disposes of tens of thousands of bikes, sparking backlash
Videos and photos are surfacing of thousands of Uber’s Jump bikes and scooters stripped of parts and crammed into trucks to be scrapped. Uber…
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The ACLU sues Clearview AI, calling the tool an ‘unprecedented violation’ of privacy rights
The American Civil Liberties Union is suing Clearview AI, the maker of a facial-recognition tool used by law enforcement agencies across the country.…
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Arresting reporters at a protest is an affront to the First Amendment
When a journalist is arrested at a protest, the free and fair gathering of the news is arrested, too. That’s one of the reasons why these…
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Mark Zuckerberg silent as Trump uses Facebook and Instagram to threaten ‘looting’ will lead to ‘shooting’
Over and over again in 2018, during an apology tour that took him from the halls of the US Congress to an appearance before the European Parliament,…
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This incredibly popular store is one of the hardest to socially distance in
TJ Maxx built its appeal on the “treasure hunt” shopping experience. Now it must persuade shoppers that it’s safe to return to…
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American spending collapsed by a record 13.6% in April
American consumer spending ground to a halt during the coronavirus lockdown, and that is a massive problem for the spending-addicted US economy.…
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American and Delta are preparing for potentially massive layoffs
Plummeting demand for travel has forced two major US carriers — Delta Air Lines and American Airlines — to gut their workforces through voluntary…
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