The announcement comes as pressure grows on global corporations to address racial inequality.
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Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Mark Cuban: Trump made coronavirus pandemic worse
Mark Cuban: Trump made coronavirus pandemic worse
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban debates Fox News' Sean Hannity on Obamacare and President Trump's trade and economic decisions...
Coronavirus: How lockdown has affected my money
Radio 1 Newsbeat speaks to people who have become richer, poorer and spent more money in lockdown.
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Alphabet subsidiary Verily suspends spot bonuses to fund diversity efforts
Alphabet subsidiary Verily suspends spot bonuses to fund diversity efforts
Annual bonuses will still be paid...
FCC's Pai sends message to Communist China with Huawei and ZTE actions
FCC's Pai sends message to Communist China with Huawei and ZTE actions
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai told FOX Business Tuesday that Chinese communications firms Huawei and ZTE are national security threats...
Coronavirus: How much does your boss need to know about you?
Firms are collecting a lot more information about staff as they try to contain coronavirus risks.
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UK economy: 'We are battered, bruised, but wiser after lockdown'
A survey of 7,700 firms by the British Chambers of Commerce lays bare the economic impact of lockdown.
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'My business will close if I can't reopen soon'
Spas and complementary therapists say they will not survive the pandemic if they cannot reopen.
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U.S. ending special treatment of Hong Kong amid tensions with Beijing
U.S. ending special treatment of Hong Kong amid tensions with Beijing
The Department of Commerce and State Department announced actions Monday that will end U.S. special treatment of Hong Kong...
Who are the China hawks?
Who are the China hawks?
The coronavirus pandemic has ushered in a new era of skepticism of the Chinese government...
What is the National Guard?
What is the National Guard?
Many National Guard units have been activated in recent months to help states respond to crises like the coronavirus pandemic and riots...
Maria Bartiromo: Elizabeth Warren would be 'most important' economic voice in a Biden administration
Maria Bartiromo: Elizabeth Warren would be 'most important' economic voice in a Biden administration
Fox Business anchor Maria Bartiromo explains what a Biden administration could consist of...
Democrats want John Wayne's name, statue taken off airport
Democrats want John Wayne's name, statue taken off airport
Leaders of Orange County's Democratic Party want to drop Jon Wayne's name, statue and other likeness from the international airport, as a result of the film legend's racist and bigoted comments...
Boris Johnson says coronavirus has been 'disaster' for Britain
Boris Johnson says coronavirus has been 'disaster' for Britain
Prime Minister Boris Johnson acknowledged Monday that the coronavirus pandemic has been a “disaster” for Britain, as he announced a spending splurge designed to get the country back on track...
China to impose visa restrictions on US individuals over Hong Kong
China to impose visa restrictions on US individuals over Hong Kong
Beijing will impose visa restrictions on U.S. individuals with “egregious conduct” on Hong Kong-related issues...
Cineworld delays reopening of UK cinemas to 31 July
The cinema chain said it's pushed back the opening date to tie in with upcoming movie releases.
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Coronavirus: UK economic hit worse than first thought
The economy contracted by more than first estimated between January and March, revised figures show.
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Monday, June 29, 2020
Coronavirus: Geneva Motor Show 2021 scrapped and event to be sold
The organisers of one of the world's biggest car shows have seen weak demand for next year's event.
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YouTube bans prominent white supremacist channels
The move comes as internet companies face a backlash over racist content and hate speech.
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Hong Kong’s Carrie Lam hesitant to discuss national security law in detail
Hong Kong’s Carrie Lam hesitant to discuss national security law in detail
Hong Kong’s chief executive Carrie Lam says while she doesn’t want to specifically comment on Hong Kong’s national security law, she says it is meant to improve legal systems and enforcement mechanisms in the area...
Postmates reportedly ready to deliver a merger -- or an IPO
Postmates reportedly ready to deliver a merger -- or an IPO
The popular food delivery service appears to be play according to two published reports...
China's June factory activity quickens, but exporters struggle amid pandemic
China's June factory activity quickens, but exporters struggle amid pandemic
The 50-point mark separates expansion from contraction on a monthly basi...
Adidas, Reebok join Facebook ads boycott in July
Adidas, Reebok join Facebook ads boycott in July
Facebook faces corporate backlash over policies on hate speech, misinformation on platform...
Clorox pulls Facebook ads as boycott grows
Clorox pulls Facebook ads as boycott grows
Clorox said it will shift its advertising to other platforms...
Cirque du Soleil files for bankruptcy protection
Cirque du Soleil files for bankruptcy protection
Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group filed for bankruptcy protection in Canada on Monday...
Kweichow Moutai: 'Elite' alcohol brand is China's most valuable firm
Kweichow Moutai's share price rockets thanks to its popular and sought-after baijiu drink.
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Nikola taking $5,000 deposits on electric pickup trucks that don’t exist yet
Nikola taking $5,000 deposits on electric pickup trucks that don’t exist yet
Nikola Motors is taking deposits for a new hydrogen fuel cell-powered and electric pickup truck that doesn't even exist yet. ...
What is cybercrime?
What is cybercrime?
Cybercrime generally refers to any crime that involves computers and the Internet...
Wirecard: Financial watchdog lifts restrictions on payments
Thousands of people were barred from using their cash cards because of the collapse of Wirecard.
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‘Trump political base hit hardest by coronavirus'
Covid-19 has hit President Trump's political base the hardest, says White House economic adviser.
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Coronavirus: A visual guide to the economic impact
Key maps and charts explain how the virus has impacted markets and businesses around the world.
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Where are the next jobs in America?
Where are the next jobs in America?
Glassdoor Chief Economist Andrew Chamberlain on where the jobs are in America including sectors like e-commerce, health care and IT...
Byron Burger 'files notice to appoint administrators'
The burger chain wants some protection from creditors as it seeks a rescue deal.
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Wirecard: 'It’s really bad. I’m left with nothing'
Thousands of people have been barred from using their cash because of the collapse of Wirecard.
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Kim Kardashian West sells $200m stake in cosmetics brand
The reality TV star and businesswoman will sell 20% of her business to beauty giant Coty.
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Wall Street opens higher on hopes of stimulus, rebound
Wall Street opens higher on hopes of stimulus, rebound
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 136.90 points, or 0.55%, to 25,152.45 at the open...
Apple, AT&T, Jack Daniel's: fed issues details on bond buys
Apple, AT&T, Jack Daniel's: fed issues details on bond buys
The Federal Reserve will purchase corporate bonds from roughly 750 companies in the coming months to keep borrowing costs low and smooth credit flow...
Coty to buy 20% stake in Kim Kardashian West's beauty line: Report
Coty to buy 20% stake in Kim Kardashian West's beauty line: Report
The deal values West's cosmetics company at $1 billio...
Airbus sees output down 40% for two years as job cuts loom
Airbus sees output down 40% for two years as job cuts loom
The sources have predicted phased cuts of between 14,000 and 20,000 jobs based on the production target...
Gunmen attack Pakistani stock exchange, six killed: police
Gunmen attack Pakistani stock exchange, six killed: police
The gunmen initially threw a grenade then opened fire on a security post outside the buildin...
Stock futures rise to start new week following selloff
Stock futures rise to start new week following selloff
The June employment report will be released on Thursda...
Gas prices rise, but could slow soon
Gas prices rise, but could slow soon
The price has risen to $2.22 per gallo...
Gambling watchdog 'toothless' in helping vulnerable, MPs say
A report from MPs also criticises the regulator's approach to preventing problem gambling.
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How hackers extorted $1.14m from University of California, San Francisco
BBC News witnesses a negotiation between ransomware hackers and a 'cash-strapped' university.
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Lookers fraud probe reveals £19m hole in accounts
The struggling car dealership found profits were overstated for several years.
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'My chronic acne inspired me to start my own skincare company'
How Michelle Doherty overcame her skin problems and launched skincare business Alpha-H.
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Pakistan attack: 'Gunmen killed' in raid on stock exchange in Karachi
Armed men storm the country's financial hub, killing at least two before police shoot them dead.
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Sunday, June 28, 2020
Coronavirus: Restaurants are 'hurting', says Deliveroo boss
Chief executive Will Shu told the BBC that there will be "a long period of socially-distanced dining".
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Twitter apologizes for adding coronavirus fact-check labels to tweets that weren't misleading
Twitter apologizes for adding coronavirus fact-check labels to tweets that weren't misleading
Twitter has apologized for accidentally labeling some tweets about the coronavirus pandemic and 5G as misleading content. ...
TikTok adds full Prince catalog: Here comes the 'Purple Rain' again
TikTok adds full Prince catalog: Here comes the 'Purple Rain' again
Artist behind blockbuster movie was known for 'breaking boundaries...
Fox Business Flash top headlines for June 27
Fox Business Flash top headlines for June 27
Fox Business Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxBusiness.com...
Extra £14bn needed a year for climate, report says
A report by the Green Alliance think tank argues that extra cash is required for clean transport.
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Coronavirus: Can you really do these jobs from home?
Coronavirus has forced people to get creative with the way they work, with some surprising jobs going online.
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Who needs Wimbledon? Strawberry sales soar
The cancellation of events like weddings and Wimbledon has not stopped strawberry sales soaring.
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Fracking trailblazer Chesapeake Energy files for bankruptcy
Fracking trailblazer Chesapeake Energy files for bankruptcy
Chesapeake Energy Corp. said Sunday that it had filed for bankruptcy protection as an oil- and gas-price rout stoked by the coronavirus pandemic proved to be the final blow for a shale-drilling pioneer long hamstrung by debt...
Coronavirus forcing 'greatest movement ever' by biomedical industry, government: Michael Milken
Coronavirus forcing 'greatest movement ever' by biomedical industry, government: Michael Milken
The philanthropist and chairman of the Milken Foundation said there are more than 400 potential coronavirus treatments and more than 150 vaccines in development...
Starbucks pausing all social media ads as pressure on Facebook, Twitter grows
Starbucks pausing all social media ads as pressure on Facebook, Twitter grows
Starbucks said "more must be done to create welcoming and inclusive online communities....
Trump's second-term agenda includes bringing back offshored jobs, taking on China: Navarro
Trump's second-term agenda includes bringing back offshored jobs, taking on China: Navarro
President Trump continues to tout pre-pandemic declines in unemployment among black and Hispanic Americans...
Starbucks suspends social media ads over hate speech
The coffee company said it would suspend advertising on some platforms in an effort to address hate speech.
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Twitter apologizes for adding coronavirus fact-check labels to tweets that weren't misleading
Twitter apologizes for adding coronavirus fact-check labels to tweets that weren't misleading
Twitter has apologized for accidentally labeling some tweets about the coronavirus pandemic and 5G as misleading content. ...
Boeing set for critical 737 Max flight tests
US regulators may start tests this week as Boeing bids to clear a milestone for the crisis-hit aircraft.
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Pepsi quietly joining Facebook ad boycott: sources
Pepsi quietly joining Facebook ad boycott: sources
PepsiCo, Inc. is quietly joining the growing number of companies pulling ad dollars from Facebook, people close to the matter tell FOX Business...
Boeing 737 MAX certification flight tests to begin Monday: sources
Boeing 737 MAX certification flight tests to begin Monday: sources
Pilots and test crew members from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration and Boeing Co are slated to begin a three-day certification test campaign for the 737 MAX on Monday, people familiar with the matter told Reuters...
Coronavirus: PM 'will not return to austerity of 10 years ago'
Boris Johnson is to set out his plans for a post-lockdown economic recovery in a speech next week.
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Saturday, June 27, 2020
Trump threatens state, local funding over failure to protect monuments
Trump threatens state, local funding over failure to protect monuments
Individuals who deface public property may also go to jail, the president said...
NYC to enter 'Phase 3' of reopening in early July, de Blasio says
NYC to enter 'Phase 3' of reopening in early July, de Blasio says
De Blasio said the city is “on track for Monday, July 6” to enter Phase 3...
Virginia judge dismisses Twitter from lawsuit filed by Nunes
Virginia judge dismisses Twitter from lawsuit filed by Nunes
Henrico County Circuit Judge John Marshall on Wednesday ruled Twitter is not liable for allegedly slanderous tweets about Nunes that were posted anonymously...
Texas Gov. Abbott orders bars to close, limits businesses amid surge in coronavirus cases
Texas Gov. Abbott orders bars to close, limits businesses amid surge in coronavirus cases
Abbott also put a stop to elective surgeries in the state’s largest counties for the time being in order to protect hospital space in the Dallas, Houston, Austin and San Antonio areas...
Coronavirus: The foods we are all eating during lockdown
During the coronavirus lockdown our eating habits have changed, so who has been benefiting from it?
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Being black in business is being 'on your own'
The coronavirus pandemic is expected to widen America's longstanding economic disparities.
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TikTok adds full Prince catalog: Here comes the 'Purple Rain' again
TikTok adds full Prince catalog: Here comes the 'Purple Rain' again
Artist behind blockbuster movie was known for 'breaking boundaries...
Fox Business Flash top headlines for June 27
Fox Business Flash top headlines for June 27
Fox Business Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxBusiness.com...
Don't fall prey to 2020's Top 5 scams
Don't fall prey to 2020's Top 5 scams
Hackers are just looking for us to drop our guard long enough to slip us some malware. ...
Nike warns of job cuts during shift to digital 'swoosh'
Nike warns of job cuts during shift to digital 'swoosh'
Nike warned of job cuts Friday after the sportswear retailer reported a $790 million quarterly net loss...
L'Oreal to remove words like 'whitening' from skin products
L'Oreal to remove words like 'whitening' from skin products
The company said in a statement Saturday that it "has decided to remove the words white/whitening, fair/fairness, light/lightening from all its skin evening products....
Coronavirus: Holiday bookings 'explode' as travel restrictions ease
Travel companies hail Britons will be able to visit some European countries without self-isolating on their return.
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Amazon, SoftBank held talks over Russian online retailer Ozon, shareholder says
Amazon, SoftBank held talks over Russian online retailer Ozon, shareholder says
Ozon chief executive Aleksandr Shulgin reportedly met with his Amazon counterpart, Jeff Bezos, “five or six months ago....
Delta will warn pilots about possible furloughs, offers early retirement
Delta will warn pilots about possible furloughs, offers early retirement
About 2,500 pilots will receive warning notices...
Bar owners worry as virus surges in their workplaces
Bar owners worry as virus surges in their workplaces
Bar and restaurant owners fault bars that ignored rules, and officials for a lack of guidance and support...
EU narrows down border list, US unlikely to make the cut
EU narrows down border list, US unlikely to make the cut
European Union envoys are close to finalizing a list of countries whose citizens will be allowed to enter Europe again...
Coca-Cola suspends social media advertising despite Facebook changes
The drinks maker condemns racism, and demands greater accountability from social media platforms.
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5G should evolve in a local, robust ecosystem: Expert
5G should evolve in a local, robust ecosystem: Expert
Telecom analyst and founding partner of MoffettNathanson LLC Craig Moffett discusses the risk of relying on Huawei and says there aren’t always ways to generate revenue to support all the capital investment needed to build 5G networks...
