Australia moves to suspend its extradition agreement with Hong Kong over the city's harsh new national security law  

Australia has taken steps to suspend its extradition with Hong Kong and has proposed new visa protections for Hong Kong residents in response to the city's sweeping new national security law. The Australian government has also updated its travel advisory for Hong Kong in response to the new legislation, saying that those visiting Hong Kong "may be at increased risk of detention on vaguely defined national security grounds."  Several other countries, including the US and the UK, have a

what do you think? 2020-07-09 06:58:06

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti says a negative COVID-19 test is 'not a passport to party'  

Brittany Murray/MediaNews Group/Long Beach Press-Telegram via Getty Images A negative COVID-19 test result is "not a passport to party," Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said Wednesday. Los Angeles County reported just under 2,500 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, the seven-day average for positive test results jumping to 10.4%, a number not seen since mid-April. Over 2,000 people are currently hospitalized with symptoms of COVID-19, according to the county. Four weeks ago the number of da

what do you think? 2020-07-09 06:28:41

The Mayor of Phoenix said she only found out the city was getting a 'significant' federal coronavirus testing site from a tweet  

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego told Business Insider she only found out west Phoenix was getting a 'significant' federal testing site through a tweet.  The mayor had been calling for federal help from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to increase testing in the city.  Arizona has turned into the epicenter for the coronavirus outbreak, surpassing 100,000 cases this week. The bulk of those cases are in Maricopa County, where Phoenix is located.  Visit Business Insider's ho

what do you think? 2020-07-09 06:28:26

Duterte says the Philippines won't fully reopen its economy, as a full reopen could put the country in 'deep s---'  

On Wednesday, Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte said the economy would not fully re-open because another spike of COVID-19 would put the nation in "deep s---." He also said he could not follow the same "devil-may-care attitudes" of his peers Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and President Donald Trump, who are responsible for the two nations with the most infections in the world. "We cannot afford really a total epidemic or pandemonium. We are poor, we cannot afford to gamble. We are

what do you think? 2020-07-09 06:12:23

A wooden statue of Melania Trump in her native Slovenia was set on fire on the Fourth of July  

JURE MAKOVEC/AFP via Getty Images A wooden statue of Melania Trump near near hometown in Slovenia was set on fire. Brad Downey, the artist who commissioned the statue, told Reuters that it was set on fire on July 4. He had it removed once he found out about the damage. The statue, which was carved with a chainsaw, is known for its loose depiction of the US first lady. Downey said he wanted it to start conversations about US politics and immigration, given Melania's status as an immigrant.

what do you think? 2020-07-09 05:48:45

A top Tulsa health official said Trump's campaign rally 'more than likely contributed' to the county's surge in coronavirus cases  

Tulsa Health Department Director Dr. Bruce Dart said Wednesday that Trump's indoor campaign rally "more than likely contributed" to the surge of coronavirus cases in the county and state of Oklahoma as a whole. "In the past few days, we've seen almost 500 new cases, and we had several large events just over two weeks ago, so I guess we just connect the dots," he said. Oklahoma recorded its highest daily rise in confirmed COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, with 858 infections detected in a 24-hour

what do you think? 2020-07-09 05:29:07

The UK and Australia are investigating Clearview AI, the facial recognition firm that scraped billions of photos from social media  

Fight for the Future Facial recognition company Clearview AI is now the subject of a joint investigation from privacy regulators from the UK and Australia. The UK's ICO and Australia's OAIC are looking into Clearview AI's "use of 'scraped' data and biometrics of individuals." Clearview AI was brought into the public eye by a New York Times investigation in January, which revealed the firm scraped billions of images from the internet without consent to build its facial recognition app. Visi

what do you think? 2020-07-09 05:14:56

'Thank you for your service': Democrats praise Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman's military tenure after he announces his retirement  

Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday thanked US Army Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman for his service, shortly after he announced he would be retiring from the military. "History will remember Lieutenant Colonel Vindman as an American patriot," House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said in a statement. "Today the United States lost the national defense expertise of a decorated war hero due to political retaliation from a president who dodged the draft," Rep. Val Demings, one of the House impeachment managers,

what do you think? 2020-07-09 04:34:09

Sweden's controversial anti-lockdown strategy resulted in a high death toll and no real economic gain, data shows  

Sweden's unusual coronavirus strategy has not resulted in significant economic gains, data indicates, and has instead left the country with a far deadlier outbreak than its Nordic neighbors. Sweden has never issued a formal lockdown and has instead encouraged its citizens to stay home when they're sick and maintain social distancing when in public. But Sweden's coronavirus mortality rate is among the highest in the world, and, according to Reuters, Sweden's central bank this month forecast

what do you think? 2020-07-09 04:28:28

10 things in tech you need to know today  

Good morning! This is the tech news you need to know this Thursday. Facebook removed disinformation accounts it says were linked to Roger Stone, the longtime friend of President Trump. The accounts involved posted about "candidates in the 2016 primaries and general election, and the Roger Stone trial," Facebook said.  President Trump has said he's considering banning TikTok to punish China over the coronavirus. Trump implied a ban on TikTok would be a way of punishing China for the co

what do you think? 2020-07-09 03:35:52

Watch Young Sohn, Corporate President and CSO of Samsung Electronics, interview Mathias Döpfner, CEO of Axel Springer, about the transformation of digital media and innovative technologies reshaping ...  

Youtube Embed: Width: 560px Height: 315px The global pandemic has exposed the world to new threats and vulnerabilities, but also many new opportunities. In the new Samsung interview series "The Next Wave with Young Sohn – Where Digital Media meets Innovative Tech," Samsung President and Chief Strategy Officer Young Sohn unpacks the brave new world of technology and business with some of the leading minds driving the economy. The first episode featu

what do you think? 2020-07-09 03:34:42

A Chinese tech stock skyrocketed 924% on its trading debut, breaking the record for a first-day gain  

Shares in a Chinese tech company soared 924% during their trading debut on Thursday, according to Bloomberg. QuantumCTek's stock price rose more than tenfold to about 370 yuan ($53), boosting its market capitalization to north of $4.2 billion. The stock broke the Shanghai Star market's record for a first-day gain of 614%, set on Tuesday. QuantumCTek's market cap is more than 110 times its sales last year, and 600 times its net income. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.

what do you think? 2020-07-09 02:06:48

Brazilian journalists are suing Bolsonaro for taking off his mask near them as he announced he had COVID-19  

TV Brasil A consortium of Brazilian journalists are suing President Jair Bolsonaro after he removed his mask near them during a televised press conference on Tuesday. At that press conference, Bolsonaro had announced that he tested positive for the coronavirus earlier that day. Footage shows Bolsonaro stepping back from the reporters after speaking to them, removing his microphone, and taking off his mask to show his face. The Brazilian Press Association (ABI) said later on Tuesday that it

what do you think? 2020-07-09 01:17:19

Trump attacked Dr Fauci's advice and boasted of ignoring government experts in his coronavirus response  

GrayTV President Trump has said he disagreed with Dr Anthony Fauci on his assessment of how serious the coronavirus is in the US, according to multiple reports. In an upcoming interview with GrayTV, Trump boasted that "I didn't listen to my experts" early in his response to the disease.  The US has seen unprecedented numbers of new cases, prompting Dr Fauci to comment Monday that the situation is "really not good." But Trump said he thinks the US is "in a good place," characterizing t

what do you think? 2020-07-09 01:08:30

The man Trump is accused of paying to take his SAT exam died in 1999, but his widow denied that he would have helped cheat the system  

Twitter/Getty In her new book, President Donald Trump's niece claims her uncle cheated his way into the Wharton School by paying a friend, Joe Shapiro, take his SAT exam for him.  Shapiro's widow, who happens to be former tennis star Pam Shriver, threw that claim into question in a recorded statement released Wednesday.  While she did not directly refute the claim, Shriver said she was always told that her husband met Trump after Trump started at Wharton. Shriver also said Shapir

what do you think? 2020-07-09 01:08:14

3 things to consider before switching to a new high-yield savings account as interest rates drop  

Mark Edward Atkinson/Getty Images   High-yield savings account rates are dropping in reaction to the Federal Reserve decreasing its rate. Some banks are decreasing their rates more drastically than others, so you might be considering switching to a high-yield savings account with a different company. If you switch banks, the new bank could drop its rates too, so it may not be worth the effort of setting up a new account. However, if you're already unhappy with your banking institutio

what do you think? 2020-07-08 22:13:06

I ran my taxes through Credit Karma Tax and H&R Block. Here's how they compare on price, ease of use, and refunds.  

AleksandarNakic/E+/Getty   This year I prepared my tax return on both Credit Karma Tax and H&R Block. I wanted to save money on preparation fees, get my maximum refund, and move through the process quickly and easily. Even though Credit Karma Tax is completely free, I chose to pay for H&R Block's Deluxe Online version. H&R Block enabled me to upload my W-2 for easy data input and got me about $200 more for my state tax refund than Credit Karma Tax. Try Credit Karma Tax&n

what do you think? 2020-07-08 21:41:35

For Love Of The Game: Is A 'Tetris Effect' Possible In Law?  

Lawyers need different motivations for their work.

what do you think? 2020-07-08 21:34:56

Kanye West says Elon Musk is advising him on his presidential bid. Here's how their friendship began and everything that's happened since. (TSLA)  

Kanye West announced on July 4 he plans to run for president, and now, he says he's being advised by his longtime friend, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk.  "We've been talking about this for years," West said in an interview with Forbes. "I proposed to him to be the head of our space program." Musk and West have been friends since at least 2011, when the musician and fashion designer toured a SpaceX facility with Musk.  Since then, Musk has called West his biggest inspiration and

what do you think? 2020-07-08 20:43:55

Navy SEAL who oversaw bin Laden raid says America's biggest national security issue is the K-12 education system  

Retired Adm. William McRaven, a former US Navy SEAL commander and head of US Special Operations Command, says K-12 education is vital to US national security. "Unless we are giving opportunity and a quality education to the young men and women in the United States, then we won't have the right people to be able to make the right decisions about our national security," McRaven said. McRaven said the US needed to develop a "culture of education" within communities, particularly those where r

what do you think? 2020-07-08 20:39:35

The Am Law 100 Firms With No Black Partners  

Statements about diversity are nice and all, but let's look at the partnership ranks...

what do you think? 2020-07-08 20:31:56

I took a virtual drawing class taught by professors for $75 — and now I understand why college students don't want to spend another semester online  

Joey Hadden/Business Insider I took a $75 virtual drawing class taught by college professors. The class made me long for my college years, but some elements of the undergraduate experience were missing, which made me thankful I finished school before the pandemic. I missed meeting my classmates and professors in the same space, and I think I would have learned the concepts quicker if my professors were watching over my shoulder. Learning to draw with other people, even virtually, made me f

what do you think? 2020-07-08 19:53:52

The 13 most popular movies on Netflix so far this year — and what critics thought of them  

Business Insider looked back at Netflix's most popular movies of the year so far to determine which ones have been the streamer's biggest hits in 2020, and what critics thought of them. Netflix originals like the action movie "Extraction" and the comedy "Spenser Confidential" have been huge, but so have the Adam Sandler drama "Uncut Gems" and the animated hit "Despicable Me." Netflix introduced daily top 10 lists of its most popular titles in February and the streaming search engine Reelgo

what do you think? 2020-07-08 18:41:03

Could American Financial Group (NYSE: AFG) Cut its Dividend?  

Today is Wednesday, July 8, 2020, and this is your daily dividend safety update. Today we're looking at American Financial Group (NYSE: AFG) stock to see whether its 2.94% dividend is safe.

what do you think? 2020-07-08 18:13:25

The LSAT-Flex Online Exam, Brought To You By A $5.3 Million PPP Loan  

Thanks a bunch, COVID-19.

what do you think? 2020-07-08 18:05:01

How to turn on Dark Mode on your Windows 10 computer to reduce eye strain and give the computer a sleek look  

You can turn on dark mode on Windows 10 through the "Personalization" menu, which lets you change how your computer looks. Some programs in Windows 10 have their own dark mode settings, like Microsoft Office. When you turn on dark mode in Windows, many on-screen colors will change from white to gray or black. Visit Business Insider's Tech Reference library for more stories. Android and iOS devices offer a dark mode that dims the on-screen color palette. It's commonly thought to look mu

what do you think? 2020-07-08 17:54:20

Why Shares of Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) Rose 17.53% In The Last Month  

Today is Wednesday, July 8, 2020, and we're looking at the recent performance of Netflix stock (NASDAQ: NFLX). What caused its price movements over the last month? And what do its prospects look like going forward? Let's find out...

what do you think? 2020-07-08 17:15:43

A day-by-day breakdown of coronavirus symptoms shows how COVID-19 goes from bad to worse  

AP Photo/Vincent Thian Typical coronavirus patients develop a fever, dry cough, and shortness of breath, but these symptoms may appear at different times — or not at all. Severe cases tend to worsen about five to 10 days after symptoms start. Here's how the symptoms progressed day by day among patients in China. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. As doctors observe a growing number of coronavirus patients, they've identified a few patterns in how typical symptoms

what do you think? 2020-07-08 15:48:59

The Payday Lender Protection Bureau Completes Its Work  

Which is good (for it, and for payday lenders), because it's probably running out of time.

what do you think? 2020-07-08 14:06:37

When to use a cashier's check, and how to get one  

FatCamera/Getty Images   A cashier's check is a type of bank-issued check; the bank itself guarantees that the funds will be available when the check is cashed.  Cashier's checks are especially useful for large transactions, like buying a house or a car, where other forms of payment may be unacceptable. Most banks and credit unions offer cashier's checks, but some will only issue them to their own customers. Click here to learn more or sign up for a Betterment checking account &

what do you think? 2020-07-08 13:47:15

There's Still Plenty Of Inventory At The Stupid Store  

If there's a Mount Everest of being just terrible human beings, these two have just summited it.

what do you think? 2020-07-08 13:46:06

New records show Google, Microsoft, and Amazon have thousands of previously unreported military and law enforcement contracts (GOOG, GOOGL, MSFT, AMZN)  

New research shows that Silicon Valley companies have thousands of previously-unreported subcontracts with the US military and federal law enforcement including ICE and the FBI. The subcontracts were surfaced through open records requests filed by Jack Paulson, a former Google researcher who previously joined coworkers to pressure the company not to work with the Pentagon. Microsoft has more than 5,000 previously unreported subcontracts with the Department of Defense and federal law enforc

what do you think? 2020-07-08 13:41:44

John Roberts Fall Down And Go Boom  

The Chief Justice went to the hospital last month... and no one heard about it until now.

what do you think? 2020-07-08 13:05:46

The versatile Mockingbird stroller solves 3 major annoyances I've had with other strollers  

  The Mockingbird Stroller has multiple clever design elements that alleviate common frustrations among parents caused by their current strollers. The modular design of the stroller and accompanying accessories make it suitable for use in all seasons, myriad conditions, and with kids of many ages. The direct-to-consumer business model used by Mockingbird also allows the company to sell its strollers at a price that fits many budgets. See also: The best stroller you can buy Produc

what do you think? 2020-07-08 12:55:07

How to check your Windows computer's storage space in 2 ways, and see how your data is being stored  

You can check your Windows computer's storage space through the "This PC" menu in your File Explorer. You can also open Windows' Settings app, which lets you see your available storage, as well as how your storage is currently being used.  Visit Business Insider's Tech Reference library for more stories. No matter what kind of Windows computer you have — a desktop, laptop, or tablet — it has at least one hard drive that stores your programs, settings, and data.  I

what do you think? 2020-07-08 12:52:46

US stocks fluctuate as investors weigh the economic recovery from the coronavirus  

US stocks fluctuated on Wednesday as investors assessed economic-reopening efforts in the face of climbing coronavirus cases, which hit a single-day record of 60,000 on Tuesday. The surge in new cases could further threaten the US economic recovery. Oil prices gained slightly ahead of a key report from the Energy Department. Read more on Business Insider. US stocks fluctuated on Wednesday as investors weighed rising coronavirus cases against efforts to reopen the economy. On Tuesda

what do you think? 2020-07-08 11:42:19

Parents plan to drop billions on school necessities at retailers this month, but coronavirus has overhauled the back-to-school shopping cart  

Michael Loccisano/Getty Images Back-to-school and back-to-college shopping is set to start soon, even as decisions on how and where students will be taught remain undecided due to the pandemic.  Professional services firm Deloitte ran two surveys to glean insight from parents of both college kids and K-12 students. Deloitte found that spending for both school supplies and college necessities is set to remain flat in 2020, with an increase in technology products and a dip in other categ

what do you think? 2020-07-08 11:41:10

Twitter jumps 12% after posting a job listing citing a potential subscription platform (TWTR)  

Twitter on Wednesday posted a job listing saying that it is building a subscription platform codenamed "Gryhpon."  Shares of the company surged nearly 12% on Wednesday.  "This is a first for Twitter! Gryphon is a team of web engineers who are closely collaborating with the Payments team and the Twitter.com team," Twitter said in the job listing. Watch Twitter trade live on Markets Insider.  Read more on Business Insider.  Twitter shares surged nearly 12% to almos

what do you think? 2020-07-08 11:23:37

2020 has been a rollercoaster ride for markets, with plenty of crashes, rallies, insolvencies, and stimulus packages. Here are the 15 top market moments so far.  

At the start of 2020, the killing of Qassam Soleimani, and the Iranian-US tensions that followed, was the biggest story in town for markets.  But COVID-19 soon began to spread across the world, causing markets to tank. It's been a rollercoaster ride ever since. From oil prices turning negative in April to famed investor Warren Buffett selling his airline stocks in May, here are the top 15 market events of 2020 so far.  Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. In ea

what do you think? 2020-07-08 11:10:38

The Latest From Lex Machina: Bringing Legal Analytics To The Field Of Torts [Sponsored]  

Legal analytics provides practice-specific information on judges, law firms, parties, timing, findings, damages, and more. These strategic insights help users make data-driven decisions which saves time and resources and helps users win.

what do you think? 2020-07-08 10:58:52

Trump is forcing the CDC to ease school reopening guidelines despite experts' warnings that kids will be super-spreaders  

The Trump administration is waging an aggressive campaign to reopen America's schools and the president has pressured the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to issue new, less restrictive guidelines. Public health experts say it is dangerous for schools to reopen while the virus is continuing to spread within communities at high levels. The US reported 60,000 new cases on Tuesday, the highest US single day total so far in the pandemic. While children are at a lower risk of sufferin

what do you think? 2020-07-08 10:54:15

A Target employee wrote a Muslim woman's name as 'Isis' on her Starbucks order (TGT, SBUX)  

CAIR-MN A 19-year-old Muslim's name was written as "Isis" on her order from a Starbucks in a Minneapolis Target on July 1.  Aishah, who wears a hijab, filed a complaint with the local chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations.  In a press conference, the group said it was disappointed with Target's response, in which the company said it was an innocent mistake.  Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. An activist group is calling for a Target employ

what do you think? 2020-07-08 10:47:49

Fired Biglaw Partner Suspended From Practice Of Law For Approving Settlements Without, You Know, Asking His Client First  

This is a pretty basic problem.

what do you think? 2020-07-08 10:36:56

Ruby Tuesday has quietly closed over 150 restaurants since late January. Here's the list of closures.  

Jeffrey Greenberg / Universal Images Group via Getty Images Ruby Tuesday has quietly closed over 150 restaurants since January 23 and scrubbed them from its website. Ruby Tuesday has been shedding locations for years as it struggles to win younger consumers, and its casual dining concept makes it especially poorly positioned to weather the pandemic's sudden shift to delivery. Business Insider cross-referenced information provided by data aggregation company AggData and closures reported by

what do you think? 2020-07-08 10:21:45

Is Sleep Number Corporation (NASDAQ: SNBR) Undervalued or Overvalued?  

Sleep Number Corporation (NASDAQ: SNBR) is a small-cap stock that could have a lot of potential. But it's hard to value smaller companies like this. Conventional valuation metrics like price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio, profit margin, and return on equity (ROE) may not be available for them.

what do you think? 2020-07-08 10:10:21

The best knife sets  

The best knife sets are backed by a long-term warranty, feature blades that will stay sharp, are comfortable in your hands, and come with the types of knives you will use most, including a good chef's knife. The Chicago Cutlery Insignia2 18-Piece Knife Block Set has all the knives you need and even comes with a built-in knife sharpener. Even the best knives will dull over time, and it's important to keep them sharp for your safety. Check out our guide to the best knife sharpeners. A

what do you think? 2020-07-08 10:09:27

How to share an Amazon Prime Video account with others by adding adults, teens, or children to your Amazon Household  

You can share your Amazon Prime Video account with other family members using Amazon Household, which you can find in your account settings.  You can add one other adult to your Prime account to let them use your Prime Video subscription. The two of you will need to share your Amazon payment information to do this.  You can add teens and children to your Amazon Prime account as well, and they can use your Prime Video account to rent and watch movies and TV shows.  Visit Bus

what do you think? 2020-07-08 10:07:32

Harvard, MIT, and Northeastern University are suing ICE to block its order forcing international students to leave the US if their course is online-only  

Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology filed a lawsuit Wednesday against US Immigration and Customs Enforcement over a new rule that threatened many international students with deportation. In a statement on Wednesday evening, Northeastern University said it was supporting Harvard and MIT in its lawsuit.  The new policy said students whose courses no longer had an in-person element because of the COVID-19 pandemic would lose their permission to be in the US a

what do you think? 2020-07-08 10:07:17

The stock market is about to flash a widely followed technical buy signal, suggesting more upside ahead  

The stock market is set to trigger a widely followed technical buy signal on Wednesday, suggesting more upside ahead. The golden cross is a moving average crossover strategy employed by technical analysts to signal when to buy a security. The golden cross is triggered when a short-term moving average, typically the 50-day, crosses above a long-term moving average, typically the 200-day. The S&P 500 index is set to trigger the golden cross signal today, where as the Nasdaq 100 index al

what do you think? 2020-07-08 09:52:32

Thanks To Our Awesome Advertisers  

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what do you think? 2020-07-08 08:51:17

The latest MacBook Air is $100 off at both Amazon and B&H Photo, matching Apple's student discount  

  Apple regularly discounts its laptops for everyone involved in education, but deals for the general public are much more rare from the MacBook maker. Now, at least two retailers are offering the latest MacBook Air for $100 off, which is the same as Apple's own student discount (sans the free AirPods, of course). We've also found a few other sweet laptop deals that are listed below for this week. See also: The best laptops, the best Chromebooks, and the best gaming laptops. Visit

what do you think? 2020-07-08 08:48:21

The Simple Law Practice: Getting Started  

Interest from lawyers wanting to set up their own practices is up.

what do you think? 2020-07-08 08:27:36

Veteran State Court Judge Rips Bar Exam, Says Test 'Does Not Function To Protect The Public'  

This judge is dropping anvils on the bar exam's defenders.

what do you think? 2020-07-08 07:41:05

A new Microsoft and Bridgestone system alerts drivers of tire damage as soon as it happens  

Bridgestone Microsoft and Bridgestone created a Tire Damage Monitoring System that can determine tire damage in real-time. It is also able to log when and where the damage occurred to the tire. The TDMS is currently available on cars with the cloud-based Microsoft Connected Vehicle Platform. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. Your tires — the only contact patch between you and the road — are arguably the most important part of the car, so it's important to s

what do you think? 2020-07-08 07:21:21

Former Fox News anchor Shep Smith will host weeknight CNBC newscast  

Former Fox News anchor Shepard Smith, who made an abrupt exit from the network last year, will host a nightly newscast on CNBC starting in September. CNBC announced that Smith's one-hour newscast is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET, the time slot he held for many years at Fox before being shifted to the afternoon. "I know I found a great home for my newcast," Smith said in a news release. Smith, whose non-compete contract with Fox ended at the beginning of the month, was an attractive talent that

what do you think? 2020-07-08 06:55:50

Egypt blamed 'negligence and mismanagement' by doctors for its coronavirus crisis, then started arresting them for speaking out  

Amr Abdallah Dalsh Egypt has arrested doctors who speak out about the country's fragile health system and their poor working conditions in the coronavirus pandemic, according to multiple reports.  Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has also blamed the medical profession for the outbreak in the country. Medics who speak out are being charged on grounds such as "spreading false news" and "terrorism," Amnesty International said. Researchers say cases may be much higher than official reports

what do you think? 2020-07-08 06:44:04

Arizona records its highest number of newly reported coronavirus deaths on Tuesday  

Arizona recorded its highest single-day death toll on Tuesday with 117 deaths.  The state has become an epicenter for the coronavirus pandemic, surpassing 100,000 cases on Monday.  Healthcare workers in the state are overburdened and worry that surging cases could lead to more unnecessary deaths.  Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. Arizona recorded its highest single-day of reported coronavirus deaths. At least 117 deaths were reported on Tuesday, accord

what do you think? 2020-07-08 06:42:39

'It's Just A Flesh Wound.' John Roberts's Hospital Stay — See Also  

John Roberts Was Apparently Hospitalized Last Month: But now he's well enough to hack away at a woman's right to contraception. Yeah... You Can't Do That: Former Biglaw partner suspended for settling cases without client's okay. This Doesn't Look Shady At All!: Jeffrey Epstein's lawyer edition. Who Needs The Bar Exam Anyway? Not this judge.

what do you think? 2020-07-08 05:59:16

Brooks Brothers is permanently closing 51 stores as it enters bankruptcy during the pandemic. See which have shut down so far.  

Andrew Chin/Getty Images Brooks Brothers filed for bankruptcy on Wednesday. Before its bankruptcy, however, the retailer made the decision to permanently close 51 stores due to the coronavirus pandemic, a company spokesperson said.  Here is a list of the stores that have shut down so far.  Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. Brooks Brothers, the iconic apparel maker founded in 1818 and known for its suits, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Wednesday.  It

what do you think? 2020-07-08 05:59:02

Seriously, Just Google The Guy Offering You 40,000% Returns  

Chances are, he's done it before — and those people didn't get their $1 million a week, either.

what do you think? 2020-07-08 05:40:25

26 simple charts to show friends and family who aren't convinced racism is still a problem in America  

David 'Dee' Delgado/Getty Images The United States has seen nationwide protests for weeks over the death of George Floyd in police custody, and the frustration that racism and racial inequality still persist throughout modern American life. Data and research have extensively documented the ways in which Black Americans are underrepresented, overrepresented, or experience different treatment from their white counterparts. These 26 charts show the extent of racial disparities in America, in a

what do you think? 2020-07-08 05:36:02

Fox News host calls Sen. Tammy Duckworth a 'moron' and claims she's using her military injuries to silence critics  

Fox News Fox News opinion host Tucker Carlson doubled down on his criticisms of Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth from the previous night, claiming she was a "moron" who was "hating America." Carlson described Duckworth as a "fraud" and claimed she was using to her military service background, "since she was once injured," to drown out his criticism. Duckworth previously deployed to Iraq with the Illinois Army National Guard and lost both her legs after her helicopter was struck by a rocket-p

what do you think? 2020-07-08 05:32:15

Amazon, ASOS, Next, and Zalando pull Boohoo's brands from their websites following reports that suppliers' factory workers are paid as little as $4 an hour  

Amazon, ASOS, Next, and Zalando are among the retailers that have dropped Boohoo's clothing from their own websites, following reports of workers' rights violations in factories supplying clothes to Boohoo.  Boohoo is currently investigating these allegations and has launched an independent review of its supply chain.  Amazon, ASOS, and Zalando said they have pulled Boohoo and its sister brands' clothing and accessories from their sites while the company conducts its investigatio

what do you think? 2020-07-08 05:22:39

Building Resilience In Chaos  

I often hear that resilient people, like great salespeople, are born not made. Nothing could be further from the truth.

what do you think? 2020-07-08 05:08:05

Death of the Middle Class  

As if the financial crisis of 2008-9 wasn't bad enough... Americans saw the value of their homes get crushed, and some areas still haven't fully recovered. And it's happening again...

what do you think? 2020-07-08 05:07:54

10 things in tech you need to know today  

Good morning! This is the tech news you need to know this Wednesday. Civil rights groups called their meeting with Facebook execs a 'disappointment' and said the company isn't ready to address the platform's 'vitriolic hate.' Facebook executives Mark Zuckerberg, Sheryl Sandberg, and Chris Cox "showed up to the meeting expecting an A for attendance," according to the groups. Apple is 'assessing' the human rights impact of Hong Kong's new national security law, but has not paused data reques

what do you think? 2020-07-08 05:06:21

Ann Taylor parent company Ascena will reportedly close 1,200 stores across its brands as it prepares for bankruptcy  

Andrew Burton/Getty Ascena, which owns specialty retail brands Ann Taylor and Lane Bryant, plans to shut at least 1,200 stores as part of bankruptcy proceedings this week, according to a Bloomberg report. Under its Chapter 11 arrangement, Ascena would do away with around $700 million from its $1.1 billon debt load, and its lenders will assume ownership. The New Jersey-based company has been battling the consumer shift to online shopping for years. The coronavirus pandemic accelerated its tr

what do you think? 2020-07-08 04:56:02

Jeffrey Epstein's Lawyer May Need Competent Counsel Of His Own  

Maybe DON'T ask the bank teller how to structure your withdrawals to avoid reporting requirements?

what do you think? 2020-07-08 04:51:25

Bed Bath & Beyond is closing 200 stores as quarterly sales tumble nearly 50%  

Paul Hennessy/NurPhoto via Getty Images Bed Bath & Beyond plans to shutter about 200 stores over the next two years. On July 8, the company published an investor relations presentation that revealed Bed Bath & Beyond intends to "lean into store closures" and "leverage significant lease expirations coming due." The Bed Bath & Beyond has floundered in recent years, thanks to the coronavirus pandemic and previous leadership spats and financial struggles. Visit Business Insider's h

what do you think? 2020-07-08 04:37:39

Trump's niece Mary says his reelection would spell 'the end of American democracy'  

AP/Getty President Donald Trump's niece wrote in her new book that "it would be the end of American Democracy" if her uncle is reelected in November. Mary Trump's "Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Created the World's Most Dangerous Man" is being published July 14. Some outlets have published excerpts of the book. Mary also claimed she turned down her uncle's invite to attend his election night party in 2016, because she was rooting for Hillary Clinton to win.  Visit Business I

what do you think? 2020-07-08 04:33:05

Librarians and other public employees in Phoenix are being asked to help with coronavirus testing because the city doesn't have a health department  

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego told NPR that librarians and other municipal employees are now being asked to help with the city's coronavirus testing.  The city doesn't have its own health department, though there is a public health department for the county. Gallego also said Arizona's surge in cases could be due to the state reopening too soon.  Healthcare workers in the state also attributed an early reopening with a surge in cases.  Many are worried that the state is not t

what do you think? 2020-07-08 04:32:58

Learn To Science, People! Coronavirus Deaths Are Not Overcounted, And It's Way Worse Than The Flu  

Admitting when you are wrong is wisdom, not weakness.

what do you think? 2020-07-08 04:10:57

Trump's brother, again, tries to stop tell-all book from Mary Trump as news outlets publish its shocking claims  

In a filing first reported by The Daily Beast, Robert Trump argues that his niece's new book violates a confidentiality agreement. Robert Trump's lawyer argues that the book by Mary Trump, "Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Created the World's Most Dangerous Man," constitutes "personal observations, not political commentary." Mary Trump's lawyer rejected the argument that her book was not protected by the First Amendment. "Robert Trump's brief defies the First Amendment," Theodore

what do you think? 2020-07-08 03:43:19

The Paper Chase TV Series Should Be On Every Lawyer's Quarantine Watch List  

Fill the room with the show's intelligence.

what do you think? 2020-07-08 03:36:41

Restructuring Has Arrived [Sponsored]  

Why is this happening and what does it mean for different classes of attorney?

what do you think? 2020-07-08 03:31:05

12 limited-edition home and kitchen product launches to shop now, including a West Elm and REI collab  

  Here are the best new and limited-edition home and kitchen products so far in 2020. We're not sure how long they'll be around, so shop the collections while you can. We'll update this post with new products as they launch. Our top picks include an REI and West Elm collaboration featuring stylish outdoor gear and a beautiful furniture collection from one of our favorite rug companies. The fashion industry isn't the only retail market notorious for its buzzy, limited-edition drops

what do you think? 2020-07-08 03:24:25

Trump is pushing to reopen schools, which he claims are closed for political reasons and not to curb the coronavirus spread  

JIM WATSON / AFP) (Photo by JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images President Donald Trump pushed back at states considering keeping schools closed in the fall, saying that state leaders may be seizing on the opportunity to make a "political statement." Trump touted a declining number of coronavirus deaths, higher rates of testing, and a resurgence of new jobs as indications that US schools should reopen, though experts have warned that the death rate is likely to rise again as the number of ne

what do you think? 2020-07-08 03:10:28

FBI head calls China 'the greatest long-term threat' to the US and alleges Chinese plots to steal US data and forcibly repatriate its citizens  

Feng Li / Getty FBI Director Christopher Wray has called China "the greatest long-term threat to our nation's information and intellectual property, and to our economic vitality." Wray said during remarks on Tuesday that China had "brazenly violated well-settled norms and the rule of law" by attempting to force its citizens to return home to silence criticism of the Chinese Communist Party. Wray said China had threatened, coerced, and even arrested family members of Chinese nationals abroad

what do you think? 2020-07-08 02:51:48

People are buying used police body cameras on eBay and other sites and discovering unencrypted footage of officers searching homes  

People are buying used cameras on eBay and extracting unencrypted video footage filmed while being worn by military police. A customer used a dated US Air Force forensics tool to hack a device and discover video of officers in people's homes and conducting traffic stops. Another user on Twitter said the process is "stupid easy" to pull data from used devices bought online. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. People are buying used cameras on eBay and discovering police

what do you think? 2020-07-08 02:31:15

The American passport is losing its privilege as countries across the world look to ban travelers from countries with uncontrolled coronavirus outbreaks  

The US passport is losing the privilege it once held as countries ban American travelers due to the countries poor handling of the coronavirus pandemic.  The US has the highest number of coronavirus cases and deaths compared to any other country and the outbreak is still surging.  The European Union excluded the US from a list of countries allowed to visit its member states last week.  Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. Many countries across the globe ar

what do you think? 2020-07-08 02:30:39

Boohoo launches an independent review of its supply chain and cuts its relationship with two suppliers following exploitation claims  

Boohoo has launched an independent review into its UK supply chain following a report from The Sunday Times, which found that workers at one of its suppliers' factories were being paid as little as £3.50 ($4.37) an hour.  Boohoo said it would be investing £10 million ($12.5 million) "to eradicate supply chain malpractice" and had cut relationships with two of its suppliers that were connected to The Sunday Times' investigation. The company said it would update investors on

what do you think? 2020-07-08 02:16:30

Brazil's president says he is taking hydroxychloroquine to cure his coronavirus. Scientists have long said it doesn't work.  

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who has tested positive for the coronavirus, said Tuesday that he is taking the contentious antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine to treat his symptoms. The drug is widely considered ineffective as a treatment for COVID-19, and can result in serious side effects. The US Food and Drug Administration has not approved the drug, France has banned it, and the WHO dropped it from its COVID-19 treatment program. US President Donald Trump — a world leader

what do you think? 2020-07-08 01:52:53

Dogecoin volumes spike 683% after viral TikTok challenge urges buying spree  

Dogecoin trading activity spiked on Tuesday as a new TikTok challenge urging viewers to buy the cryptocurrency went viral. TikTok user James Galante began urging followers to buy Dogecoin in late June, claiming they could "all get rich" by pushing its value to $1 per coin. The challenge has since garnered hundreds of thousands of views on the app and began trending on Twitter. The meme-based coin's 24-hour volume surged above $878 million by Wednesday afternoon, a 683% increase from its av

what do you think? 2020-07-08 01:42:20

Reproductive Battery: A New Crime For A New World  

Florida's new law became effective July 1, 2020. It creates the crime of a reproductive battery, a third-degree felony, punishable by up to five years in prison.

what do you think? 2020-07-08 01:21:37

Out of ten demands from civil rights groups leading a Facebook ad boycott, the social media giant addressed just one — and its vague response failed to impress  

Facebook met with the civil rights groups leading an ad boycott on Tuesday. The groups went in with ten demands, of which Facebook only addressed one: hiring a C-suite level civil rights exec. Facebook said it would make the hire but wouldn't commit to making the position C-suite. The civil rights groups branded the meeting a "disappointment". Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. Facebook tried on Tuesday, July 8, to placate the civil rights groups leading an ad boycott

what do you think? 2020-07-08 01:16:05

6 safer, expert-backed ways to take a vacation during the pandemic, from road trips to private vacation homes and remote campsites  

  Despite the ongoing pandemic, summer is in full swing and many US travelers are eager to get out of their homes and hit the road, but safely. If you want to take a safer vacation during COVID, whether in summer or later this year, we've compiled several ideas based on expert advice, meticulous research, and highly-curated lodging choices that might make it easier to follow social distancing. From beaches and mountains to lakes and islands, as well as private vacation homes, remote

what do you think? 2020-07-07 22:32:48

Fauci says the emphasis on lower coronavirus death rate, often touted by Trump, promotes a 'false narrative'  

Top US infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci said taking "comfort" in the recent lower coronavirus death rate is a "false narrative" in depicting the development of the COVID-19 pandemic. "There's so many other things that are very dangerous and very bad about this virus," Fauci said. "Don't get yourself into false complacency." Fauci, one of the health experts serving on the White House coronavirus task force, appeared on a livestreamed press conference about the coronavirus with Se

what do you think? 2020-07-07 19:45:19

Mike Pence pushed governors to reopen their schools and cited an economic analysis showing the country would take a $50 billion hit if schools stay closed  

Drew Angerer/Getty Images Vice President Mike Pence pushed governors to reopen their public schools during a Tuesday call in which he cited the adverse economic impact of school closures. Pence argued that continuing to keep kids at home to help contain the spread of the coronavirus is untenable given the significant negative impacts on learning and mental health, among other concerns. Betsy DeVos, the secretary of education, said all schools must reopen this fall and be "fully operational.

what do you think? 2020-07-07 17:07:17

This Federal Appellate Court Is Doing A Major Disservice To Black Lawyers  

This must be remedied.

what do you think? 2020-07-07 16:05:20

Nearly every FAANG stock hits a record high as the rally in mega-cap tech continues  

Four of the five FAANG stocks — a popular basket that includes Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix, and Google parent Alphabet — hit intraday record highs on Tuesday. Alphabet was the only one to fall short. Its most recent record came on Feb. 19. Technology stocks have outperformed since the March 23 market bottom that saw the Nasdaq Composite index tumble 30% over roughly five weeks. Outlined below is how much each of the FAANG stocks gained at Tuesday intraday highs. Read mor

what do you think? 2020-07-07 14:37:16

Trump complimented his niece's breasts, calling her 'stacked' in front of his then-wife Marla Maples, according to Mary Trump's book  

President Donald Trump's niece, Mary Trump, writes in her forthcoming tell-all book that her uncle complimented her breasts during a visit to his Florida resort in the early 1990s. The elder Trump took notice of his 29-year-old niece's body when she showed up to lunch at his Mar-a-Lago resort in a bathing suit, she claims in her book. "Holy shit, Mary. You're stacked," he said, according to the book.  The president has a history of making misogynistic comments and has on multiple occ

what do you think? 2020-07-07 14:20:49

COVID-19 scammers kept posing as Microsoft to defraud people — so Microsoft got a court's permission to secretly seize their websites and shut them down (MSFT)  

Microsoft secretly took control of and shut down a group of malicious websites that scammers were using to trick people into handing over personal information, the company announced Tuesday. The company was able to seize the domains after a US court granted permission to do so last month. The order was granted under seal, blocking the scammers from anticipating the shutdown. The scammers reportedly used the sites to send millions of malicious emails that posed as legitimate Microsoft Offic

what do you think? 2020-07-07 14:18:42

This clever hand-shaped diffuser dries my curls quickly and evenly — the 'fingers' reach my roots and deliver air from every direction  

  After styling my naturally curly hair, I don't always have time to let it air dry. The DevaCurl DevaFuser blow dryer and curly-hair diffuser set ($140) gives me the air-dried look I love in about 10 minutes. It's the only diffuser I've tried that keeps my curls soft, defined and bouncy without feeling crunchy or uneven. Product Embed: Product Name: DevaCurls DevaFuser (Ionic Hairdryer with Diffuser) Card Type: small

what do you think? 2020-07-07 14:14:08

Apple and T-Mobile are being hit with a class action lawsuit over a security flaw that exposed iMessages and FaceTime calls (AAPL)  

Apple and T-Mobile are facing a class action lawsuit over security concerns regarding an issue that made it possible for third parties to access communications sent through Apple's iMessage and FaceTime services. The complaint says a flaw caused an Apple ID to remain tethered to a T-Mobile SIM card and phone number even after the iPhone owner in question had stopped using that SIM card and phone number. As such, the previous owner of the SIM card was able to receive FaceTime calls and iMes

what do you think? 2020-07-07 13:31:55

The Louvre just reopened for the first time in 4 months, and 2 striking photos show just how different it is to visit the famous Paris museum today  

Raphael GAILLARDE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images, Aurelien Meunier/Getty Images The Mona Lisa is arguably the most famous painting in the Louvre, if not the world — but before the pandemic, the Paris museum's crowds were so dense you weren't even guaranteed to see it. The Louvre reopened on July 6 for the first time since it closed in March in light of the coronavirus pandemic. New coronavirus restrictions include making reservations online, wearing a face-covering if you're over 11 yea

what do you think? 2020-07-07 13:26:33

Banks Still Very Much Expected To Harsh Hemp Growers' Mellow  

Just don't, like, make too much work for the powers that be.

what do you think? 2020-07-07 13:04:30

The best bedding startups for mattresses, blankets, sheets, pillows, and more  

Startups have taken the world of bedding by storm with high-quality, affordable linens and sleep accessories that are sold directly to shoppers online. We've tested sheets, mattresses, pillows, blankets, towels, and more from the most popular bedding startups to find the best places you can shop. We love Leesa's mattresses, Brooklinen's sheets, Crane & Canopy's selection of linens in fun colors and patterns, Boll & Branch's focus on organic materials, Parachute's cozy bedding and rob

what do you think? 2020-07-07 10:46:33

Sinking Bank Throws Life Preserver To Drowning Fraudulent Payments Company  

The inevitable Deutsche Bank-Wirecard hookup is nearly here.

what do you think? 2020-07-07 10:45:38

JCPenney is closing 2 more stores for good  

JCPenney has added two more stores to the list of locations it plans to close.  Both stores are located in New York City. The department store chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May and later said it planned to close about 30% of its stores.  Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. JCPenney is closing an additional two stores, it disclosed in bankruptcy court filings on Tuesday.  Both locations are in New York City. See the rest of the story at Bu

what do you think? 2020-07-07 10:35:33

When Attorneys Attack!  

Revisiting the St. Louis AR-15 couple.

what do you think? 2020-07-07 10:12:38