How the Media Could Get the Election Story Wrong
We may not know the results for days, and maybe weeks. So it’s time to rethink “election night.”
Microsoft Says It’ll Continue Pursuit of TikTok
The announcement came after the company consulted with President Trump, who has threatened to ban the app and expressed national security concerns about it in recent weeks.
From Minecraft Tricks to Twitter Hack: A Florida Teen’s Troubled Online Path
The teenage “mastermind” of the recent Twitter breach, who had a difficult family life, poured his energy into video games and cryptocurrency.
Private Boats Enter SpaceX Splashdown Area, Raising Concerns
“We need to do a better job next time” of securing the area, the NASA administrator, Jim Bridenstine, said.
Lord & Taylor Files for Bankruptcy as Retail Collapses Pile Up
The department store, which traces its roots to 1826, was struggling before the coronavirus hit. Its owner, the clothing rental start-up Le Tote, also filed for bankruptcy.
Marathon Is Selling Speedway Gas Stations to 7-Eleven’s Parent for $21 Billion
The largest U.S. independent refining company will get cash, and 7-Eleven will add 4,000 convenience stores.
Nordstrom Uses Influencers to Promote Safety and Draw Anxious Shoppers
Some retailers are turning to popular social media personalities to detail post-pandemic protocols and boost the allure of visiting their stores.
Birx Says U.S. Coronavirus Epidemic Is in a New Phase
She and other top health officials in the Trump administration warn states of a deepening spread of the coronavirus, in both rural and urban areas.
Where a Little Mortgage Goes a Long Way
Affordable homes can be hard to buy because lenders don’t make much money on small loans. But programs to encourage homeownership can help buyers build wealth.
Deutsche Bank Opens Review Into Personal Banker to Trump and Kushner
The bank will examine a 2013 transaction between the banker, Rosemary Vrablic, and a company part-owned by Jared Kushner.
U.S. Identifies Some of the Mysterious Seeds Mailed From China
The 14 varieties identified include common ones, such as hibiscus, morning glory and lavender. Still, experts warned recipients not to plant them.
Relief Package Deal Remains Elusive as Impasse Over Jobless Benefits Persists
Negotiators acknowledged some progress over the weekend, but said they remained far apart on a number of issues.
U.S. Small Business Bailout Money Flowed to Chinese-Owned Companies
Millions of dollars of Paycheck Protection Program loans went to China-backed businesses in critical sectors, a study found.
The Week in Business: Getting Rich Off the Pandemic
Tech executives got grilled in Washington, but their wallets got the last laugh.
Driving Across the Globe to Fight Child Trafficking
Renée Brinkerhoff has been on a quest, on almost every continent, to use racing “as a platform to do something about” a global scourge. Next stop, Antarctica.
Trader Joe’s Defends Product Labels Criticized as Racist
The company had previously said the names of international-themed products that were intended to promote inclusiveness, such as Trader José and Trader Ming’s, “may now have the opposite effect.”
More Than 1,000 Companies Boycotted Facebook. Did It Work?
Major advertisers on Facebook reduced their spending by millions of dollars in July, but not enough to significantly damage the platform’s revenue.
Red Onions Linked to Salmonella Outbreak, Officials Say
More than 500 cases and at least 75 hospitalizations have been reported in the United States and Canada, the health authorities said.
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner Report Income of at Least $36 Million in 2019
The couple’s investments, mostly in real estate, were worth at least $204 million and as much as $783 million.
What’s Going On With TikTok? Here’s What We Know
President Trump is talking about banning the app. TikTok may also sell its U.S. operations. Let’s sort through it all here.