Accuracy Of U.S. Coronavirus Data Thrown Into Question As Decline In Testing Skews Drop In New Cases
For the first time in months, the daily growth of new coronavirus cases in the U.S. has steadily fallen over…
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GM Facility To Continue Building Ventilators After Completing $489.4 Million Government Contract
A former General Motors auto facility in Indiana will continue building critical-care ventilators following the expected completion of a $489.4…
Russia Says Vaccine Could Be In Use By November And Has Been Developed Over Six Years
Russia has effectively been working on its coronavirus vaccine for the past six years, according to the head of the…
Coronavirus Live Updates: Singapore Reports Lowest Daily New Cases In Months
Chart of daily new coronavirus cases in the U.S. with data through August 11, 2020. The following data was compiled…
Winter Is Coming: Why America’s Window Of Opportunity To Beat Back Covid-19 Is Closing
The good news: The United States has a window of opportunity to beat back Covid-19 before things get much, much…
Where Kamala Harris Stands On Coronavirus Masks, Stimulus Checks And Other Pandemic Spending
Joe Biden’s pick of California Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate brings him a powerful ally in the fight…
SoftBank-Backed Plenty To Supply 430 Albertsons Stores In California
Vertical farming company Plenty, an ag-tech unicorn backed by SoftBank, announced Wednesday a partnership with Albertsons, marking the company’s first…
State Department Will Evacuate Americans From Cruise Ship, First Death Confirmed In Europe
8:12 pm: China announces policies to support businesses hit by virus The China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission (CBIRC) issued…
Scientists Worry Whether Russia’s ‘Sputnik V’ Coronavirus Vaccine Is Safe And Effective
Scientists and public health officials are skeptical about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s claim that the country’s potential vaccine for the…
Former FDA Chief Dr. Scott Gottlieb Wary Of Safety Of Russia’s Coronavirus Vaccine: ‘I Wouldn’t Take It’.
Dr. Scott Gottlieb is wary of the safety and effectiveness of a new coronavirus vaccine touted by Russian President Vladimir…
Biden Campaign Prepares For VP Pick Announcement
The last pieces are in place for the announcement of presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden’s vice presidential running mate. Biden…
Grocery Stores Might Be The Next Big Thing To Move Into Malls
As consumer shopping habits change, America’s shopping malls have anointed many saviors: food halls, movie theaters, gyms. Grocery stores could…
Here’s What Another Round Of Stimulus Checks Will Mean For Your 2021 Taxes
A second round of stimulus checks may be on the way, and the potential payments being discussed in Congress look…
Liquidity In China Will Flow To Equities As Beijing Curbs Real Estate Speculation.
“We think the liquidity will likely go to the equity market,” said Zhiwei Zhang, president and chief economist at Pinpoint Asset Management.
Although real estate has been the favored investment choice of the general public, the Chinese government is now cracking down on it to prevent speculation, said Zhang. In July, the city of Shenzhen announced fresh restrictions on home purchases to curb sharp price rises and stamp out speculation.
China Imposes Sanctions On U.S. Lawmakers Over Hong Kong
China imposed sanctions on 11 U.S. citizens including legislators on Monday in response to the U.S. imposition of sanctions on…
Russia Registers First COVID-19 Vaccine, Putin’s Daughter Inoculated
Russia on Tuesday became the first country in the world to officially register a COVID-19 vaccine and declare it ready…
Airline Shares Surge As TSA Numbers Hit Pandemic High, Support For Second Bailout Builds
Airline shares Monday headed for their biggest one-day percentage gains in nearly a month after federal data showed air travel…
Enhanced Unemployment Would Continue At $400 Per Week Under New Trump Executive Order
President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders Saturday in an effort to bypass congressional negotiations and extend financial…
U.S. Coronavirus Aid Talks Stalled, As Parties Trade Jibes
U.S. congressional leaders and Trump administration officials said on Monday they were ready to resume negotiations on a coronavirus aid…
Outgoing New York Times CEO On The Stock’s 400% Run And What Happens There If Donald Trump Loses
A View from the Top is a Q&A series exclusively available on CNBC Pro. Alex Sherman will regularly speak with…
U.S. Loan To Kodak Will Not Proceed Unless Allegations Cleared
The U.S. government will not proceed with a $765 million loan to Eastman Kodak Co (KODK.N) to make drugs at…
Trump’s Executive Orders Didn’t Include A Second Round Of Stimulus Checks—Here’s Why
President Trump signed four executive orders on Saturday, granting Americans financial relief in a number of areas. However, the actions did…
McDonald’s Sues Former CEO Easterbrook, Alleges He Lied About Relationships He Had With Workers
Mcdonal’s is trying to recover millions in compensation it paid out to former CEO Steve Easterbrook by suing him for…
Governors Roll Back Hours Instead Of Reopenings As Bars Take Blame For Coronavirus Surge
Desy’s is one of the last bars left standing in Morrisville, North Carolina. Owner Desislava Nikolova made her American dream…
‘Vast’ Gap In Funding Needed To Fight The Coronavirus, WHO Warns
The head of the World Health Organization warned Monday of a huge gap in funding to help fight the coronavirus…
Second $1,200 Stimulus Checks Could Be Coming For Many, That Won’t Cover The Rent
Negotiations over the next coronavirus stimulus package on Capitol Hill ended the week in a stalemate. But there’s one form…
Coronavirus Live Updates: Mnuchin Says Relief Deal Could Come This Week; TSA Screenings Return To March Levels
The United States topped five million cases of the coronavirus on Sunday, marking a grim milestone that represents roughly a…
Passports For Purchase: How The Elite Get Through A Pandemic
For most people, the coronavirus pandemic has meant fewer travel options. Not so for super-rich families who are increasingly using…
Trump Vows To Suspend U.S. Payroll Tax After Coronavirus Aid Talks With Congress Break Down
U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to unilaterally suspend payroll taxes and extend expired coronavirus unemployment benefits after negotiations with congressional…
At Least 16 Dead As Air India Repatriation Flight Crashes On Landing
At least 16 people were killed and dozens injured when an Air India Express passenger plane repatriating Indians stranded by…