Twitter accounts sharing vaccination appointments have popped up across the US. The accounts are bots run by software engineers who helped Americans find appointments. Bots like TurboVax in New York City have courted thousands of followers. See more stories on Insider’s business page. Kenneth Hsu’s parents-in-law were desperate to find a vaccine appointment. In February, both…
Senate Republicans adopted a resolution to press for spending cuts in exchange for raising the debt ceiling later this year. Ted Cruz called it “a step in the right direction,” though other senior Republicans downplayed it. A top Democrat branded it as “Obama-era economic sabotage.” See more stories on Insider’s business page. Senate Republicans are…
Big data firm Splunk is emerging from bumps in its cloud transition, CEO Doug Merritt tells Insider. After first building on Amazon’s cloud, it now works with Google and, soon, with Microsoft. Its growth strategy hinges on plans to go after more government deals and win over legacy companies. See more stories on Insider’s business…
Shallon Lester is a YouTuber who moved from New York to Paradise Valley, Montana, in June. She loves her bigger, cheaper home, the friends she’s made, and the activities the city offers. This is her story, as told to Perri Ormont Blumberg. (Editor’s note: Lester is a friend of the author.) See more stories on…
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…
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