Traders work during the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on February 28, 2020 at Wall Street in New York City. JOHANNES EISELE/AFP via Getty Images US shares fell on Monday as technology shares dragged indexes lower. Investors remain cautious over the slew of corporate earnings ahead as well as the ongoing…
A new threat has emerged in India’s fight against COVID — a triple-mutant variant of the virus. The new strain was found in samples in Bengal, and may have evolved from existing double mutations. Researchers in India are investigating whether the new threat may affect vaccine efficacy. See more stories on Insider’s business page. As…
Biden’s DOJ appears to be hanging back as prosecutors in New York and Georgia investigate Trump. A decision to prosecute Trump would be fraught with political peril in a divided political climate. Biden has consistently said DOJ, not the sitting president, should make the call. See more stories on Insider’s business page. Donald Trump left…
The Transportation Department hired a top science advisor, a post that was vacant for over 40 years. The Democratic National Committee made moves on 10 communications pros. Trump administration alum Ben Carson now has a consulting gig. See more stories on Insider’s business page. Robert C. Hampshire is filling a job in the federal government…
The US and UK are relaxing restrictions as their vaccinations continue to ramp up. But scientists worry the countries are developing a false sense of security. More contagious variants and vaccine skepticism could still pose a barrier to herd immunity. See more stories on Insider’s business page. Countries that have vaccinated more than a third…
Marjorie Taylor Greene says she will debate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on the Green New Deal — after she reads “all 14 pages” of the document. AOC has not confirmed this debate is happening, but the two were pictured chatting on the House floor on Wednesday. Greene tweeted last week that she wanted the debate to be…
The US House of representatives voted 350-71 to pass a measure that would restrict US arms sales to Saudi Arabia. This bill is in part in response to the 2018 killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. See more stories on Insider’s business page. The US House of representatives voted 350-71 to pass a measure that…
Traders work during the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on February 28, 2020 at Wall Street in New York City. JOHANNES EISELE/AFP via Getty Images US shares fell on Monday as technology shares dragged indexes lower. Investors remain cautious over the slew of corporate earnings ahead as well as the ongoing…
Poor residents in Los Angeles could receive $1,000 direct monthly payments as part of the city’s budget. LA Mayor Eric Garcetti outlined the $24 million proposal during his annual “State of the City” address. The payments will “begin to tear away at poverty in our city,” Garcetti said. See more stories on Insider’s business page.…
President Joe Biden called on Congress to pass criminal justice reform to honor George Floyd. “No one should be above the law,” Biden said. “And today’s verdict sends that message. But it’s not enough.” Former police officer Derek Chauvin faces up to 40 years in prison for second-degree murder. See more stories on Insider’s business…