Musk, Bezos, Gates, and Zuckerberg lost tens of billions this week - Business Insider
The 10 wealthiest tech billionaires saw their net worths drop by billions amid a wider tech stock sell-off that ended an 11-day rally.
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Sep 04, 2020
Sep 04, 2020
US stocks stage huge comeback, still close lower in volatile post-jobs-report session
US stocks stage huge comeback, still close lower in volatile post-jobs-report session
Sep 04, 2020
Biden calls on Trump to apologize to military members for reports - Business Insider
The Democratic presidential nominee said Trump's reported statements are "disgusting," adding, "who the heck does he think he is?"
Sep 04, 2020
Trump decides to keep funding US military paper Stars and Stripes - Business Insider
"It will continue to be a wonderful source of information to our Great Military!" the president tweeted.
Sep 04, 2020
The career life and rise of billionaire Oracle founder Larry Ellison - Business Insider
Here's how Larry Ellison went from being a two-time college dropout all the way to international playboy and member of Tesla's board.
Sep 04, 2020
Former Ferrari and Bugatti exec admits to $2.8 million kickback scheme - Business Insider
Maurizio Parlato is the former CEO of Ferrari North America and COO of Bugatti of the Americas. Ferrari said it "condemns such behavior, in any form."
Sep 04, 2020
Chain restaurants recover, as independents continue to struggle - Business Insider
Spending at big chains is up 2%, while sales at smaller chains and independent restaurants are still down 15%, according to a Bank of America report.
Sep 04, 2020
Amazon drivers' plot to hang smartphones in trees is reportedly foiled - Business Insider
The drivers placed phones in trees outside of Whole Foods stores to be chosen first to deliver orders. They told Bloomberg it's no longer working.
Sep 04, 2020
Calls to boycott 'Mulan' are gaining steam as the new movie lands on Disney Plus - Business Insider
'Mulan' actress Liu Yifei shared a post last year that said, "I support the Hong Kong police. You can all attack me now. What a shame for Hong Kong."
Sep 04, 2020
Russia coronavirus vaccine data: early, positive human results - Business Insider
While Russia touted an early approval for the experimental vaccine, researchers acknowledge that only a large study will prove it is effective.
Sep 04, 2020
Daily Crunch: Peloton might expand its product lineup
Peloton’s product lineup is both getting cheaper and more expensive, Nintendo announces a new retro device and Palantir reveals more about its governance plans. This is your Daily Crunch for September 4, 2020. The big story: Peloton might expand its product lineup Peloton is preparing to add …
Sep 04, 2020
AI-drawn voting districts could help stamp out gerrymandering
Gerrymandering is one of the most insidious methods out there of influencing our political process. By legally changing the way votes are collected and counted, the outcomes can be influenced — even fixed in advance for years. The solution may be an AI system that draws voting districts with an imp…
Sep 04, 2020
DoD reaffirms Microsoft has won JEDI cloud contract, but Amazon legal complaints still pending
We have seen a lot of action this week as the DoD tries to finally determine the final winner of the $10 billion, decade long DoD JEDI cloud contract. Today, the DoD released a statement that after reviewing the proposals from finalists Microsoft and Amazon again, it reiterated that Microsoft was t…
Sep 04, 2020
VW's all-electric ID.4 will use interior lighting to communicate with the driver
Newly released teaser images of Volkswagen’s upcoming all-electric ID.4 compact SUV reveals an interior that leans in on tech such as touchscreens and ambient lighting used to talk to the driver without erasing every toggle or knob from automotive’s yesteryear. In short: the ID.4 appear…
Sep 04, 2020
Brands that hyper-personalize will win the next decade
When people reach out to customer service, they’re seeking more than a solution to their immediate problem. They want empathy and understanding.
Sep 04, 2020
3 views on the future of geographic-focused funds
For many investors, the coronavirus has effectively taken geography out of the equation when it comes to vetting new opportunities. While this dynamic opens up startups to more investment opportunities, venture capital firms that focus on a specific region are in a thornier spot. The competitive ad…
Sep 04, 2020
Local governments that embrace digital services during challenging times can make real change happen
How can local leaders embrace this new era of civic engagement in the world of COVID-19 to deliver digital solutions that help everyone meet the moment?
Sep 04, 2020
Stocks are selling off again, and SaaS shares are taking the biggest lumps
It was just days ago that cries of “stocks only go up,” and “no it makes sense that Tesla is going up because it split” and other bits of unironic stupidity were the only thing you could read online about the equities markets. Today, and yesterday, that all went to hell. Sto…
Sep 04, 2020
Low-cost fitness bands see a resurgence in interest amid the pandemic
While wearable fitness devices saw an uptick in shipments in North America for Q2, the overall dollar amount of the market remained steady, according to new numbers out of Canalys. The discrepancy can be chalked up to a decline in the average selling price of the products. Continuing an overall tre…
Sep 04, 2020
Palantir's concentrated governance is great for execs, but what about shareholders?
A few days ago I wrote down a few notes making a bullish case for Palantir, searching to find good news amidst the company’s huge historical deficits. Heading into the next phase of Palantir’s march to the public markets, I was very curious to see how the company would hone its S-1 fili…
Sep 04, 2020
<em>Troop Beverly Hills</em> sequel written by <em>Woke</em> showrunner in the works
Oran Zegman will make her directorial debut on the follow-up to the 1989 comedy.
Sep 04, 2020
Kaysar Ridha on if he is retiring from <em>Big Brother</em>
Kaysar Ridha explains telling off the entire house, whom he would have targeted, and if he is retired from 'Big Brother.'
Sep 04, 2020
You will remember <i>Canada's Drag Race</i> winner Priyanka's name forever
The season 1 winner gives EW her first coronation interview.
Sep 04, 2020
What to Watch this Weekend: <em>Mulan</em> finally gets down to business, and <em>The Boys</em> are back
What to Watch this Weekend: 'The Boys' are back on Amazon Prime Video, and 'Mulan' finally gets down to business on Disney+.
Chadwick Boseman crafted a legacy worthy of the icons he played
EW's film critic pays tribute to the groundbreaking, brilliantly talented Chadwick Boseman.
Sep 04, 2020
Yeah! Usher is getting a Las Vegas residency
Beginning July 16, 2021, Usher will headline a residency at Las Vegas' The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.
Sep 04, 2020
Why <em>Cobra Kai</em> is a better Netflix show than <em>Stranger Things</em>
Stranger Things has taken pop culture by storm, but Cobra Kai is the '80s obsessed Netflix show that deserves your attention.
