BlaBlaCar, a French rideshare rival to Uber and Lyft, became a volunteer network during COVID-19, and drivers delivered essentials to those in need. It highlights the cultural chasm between it and its...  

Omar Havana/Getty Images French rideshare app BlaBlaCar, like its rivals Uber and Lyft, saw its business plummet during the coronavirus lockdown. A group of drivers, with the company's support, created BlaBlaHelp, a volunteer mutual-aid network that dropped off essential items to people in need. 20,000 people registered within 72 hours. The move highlights the cultural chasm that has emerged between BlaBlaCar and its gig economy rivals. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.

what do you think? 2020-08-07 06:48:19

Hong Kong's rich are moving gold out of the country on fears of what China's draconian law may do to its autonomy  

Franki Chan / Associated Press Hong Kong's rich are moving gold out of the capital to ward off the impact of a Draconian law, the Financial Times reported Friday.  The FT said one Hong Kong based gold dealer and provider said the trend began when the city faced mass protests over the last 12 months, over an extradition bill.  Investors are moving gold to Singapore and Switzerland, another source told the FT.  China imposed a strict law in May over Hong Kong's legislation and

what do you think? 2020-08-07 05:35:34

Trump's vaguely-worded executive order targeting Tencent initially wiped $45 billion off its value  

REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst Tencent's stock fell as much as 10% after Trump issued a vaguely-worded executive order banning US individuals and companies from doing business with its chat app WeChat. A second order targeted TikTok owner ByteDance. It was initially clear whether the order targeted Tencent's entire business. Tencent has a big presence in gaming, with stakes in Epic Games, Activision/Blizzard, and Ubisoft. Tencent's stock recovered slightly after a White House official clarified th

what do you think? 2020-08-07 05:29:18

10 things in tech you need to know today  

Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images Good morning! This is the tech news you need to know this Friday. Sign up here to get this email in your inbox every morning. Trump issued two executive orders aimed at Chinese-owned apps, barring US companies from doing business with TikTok parent company ByteDance and messaging app WeChat. The order, which is set to go into effect in 45 days, claims TikTok "continues to threaten the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the Un

what do you think? 2020-08-07 04:48:23

China exports jump a surprise 7.2% in July driven by rising demand for medical supplies, despite Trump's 'tech grenade'  

Xinhua News Agency/Getty China's exports for July jumped 7.2% thanks to rising demand for medical goods and automobiles as COVID-19 restrictions relax around the world, data showed on Friday. Analysts had expected exports to fall by 0.6%. However, a steady rise in external demand for China's exports is unlikely to last long since COVID-19 clusters have emerged since late July and might hamper trade, according to ING's think tank. China's strong data came as Donald Trump "lobbed another tec

what do you think? 2020-08-07 04:05:53

Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch says remote staffers will continue working from home until the end of 2020, even as primetime hosts push to reopen the country  

REUTERS/Brendan McDermid Fox Corporation CEO Lachlan Murdoch told employees on Thursday that the company anticipates that non-production staffers who are working remotely "will continue to do so for the remainder of the calendar year," according to The Washington Post's Jeremy Barr. Murdoch's memo comes as popular hosts on Fox News continue pushing for states to reopen schools and businesses, even as new coronavirus cases spike across the country. As of Thursday evening, nearly 4.9 million

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

Protesters stage 'die-in' at University of Georgia over plans for in-person classes as an apparent photo from the school of plexiglass being held up by painter's tape on a desk spreads on social media  

John Greim/LightRocket via Getty Images Protesters staged a "die-in" Thursday at the University of Georgia over plans to resume in-person instruction. The protesters delivered an open letter calling for "face-to-face instruction" to be made optional for teachers, the Athens Banner-Herald reported. On social media, photos circulated of a plexiglass window on a teachers' desk held up by painter's tape. Colette Arrand, a UGA graduate student who posted the photos, told Business Insider that s

what do you think? 2020-08-07 02:50:32

Trump's attempt to ban TikTok and WeChat could face legal trouble for infringing on free speech, according to a First Amendment expert  

Andrew Harnik/AP Trump signed executive orders Thursday attempting to ban TikTok and WeChat from operating in the US, citing national security concerns. In the orders, the president invoked a 1977 law that gives him the authority to block foreign transactions that pose national security risks. But a legal expert told Business Insider that the orders are "likely to have First Amendment problems" because they attempt to restrict speech. The Trump administration also faces practical and techn

what do you think? 2020-08-07 02:24:25

TikTok threatens to sue the Trump administration over the executive order barring US firms from doing business with its parent  

Tolga Akmen/AFP/Getty Images; Clancy Morgan/Business Insider TikTok has threatened to sue the Trump administration over Thursday's executive order that bans US citizens and companies from doing business with its Chinese parent company ByteDance. TikTok responded to the order on Friday, saying it was issued "without any due process." The executive order prohibits US individuals and companies from making "any transactions" with TikTok's parent company ByteDance. Another order on Thursday targ

what do you think? 2020-08-07 02:01:19

A top Saudi intelligence official who fled to Canada in 2017 is suing Mohammed bin Salman, saying the crown prince sent an elite squad to kill him 2 weeks after Khashoggi's death  

ALEXEY NIKOLSKY/SPUTNIK/AFP via Getty Images A Saudi spy chief who fled to Canada in 2017 is suing Mohammed bin Salman, claiming the crown prince sent a hit squad to assassinate him. In a complaint submitted Thursday to a US court, Saad al-Jabri said the prince's so-called "Tiger Squad" flew to Toronto on October 15, 2018, but were denied entry at the border. Two weeks earlier members of the same hit squad had killed Washington Post writer Jamal Khashoggi in Turkey. The "Tiger Squad" that

what do you think? 2020-08-07 01:51:49

Lebanese forces fired tear gas at protesters who set fires and vandalized stores in anger over Beirut's deadly explosion and the government mismanagement that caused it  

Hassan Ammar/AP Lebanese security forces fired tear gas on dozens of protesters Thursday night. They were demonstrating against the government's ineptitude after a deadly explosion killed more than 100 people and injured 5,000 more on Tuesday. Authorities say the blast was started after a fire ignited a stockpile of ammonium nitrate stored at a port. Officials reportedly ignored warnings about the stockpile for years. The protests could signal the restarting of an anti-government protest m

what do you think? 2020-08-07 01:14:06

Michelle Obama Is Dealing With 'Low-Grade Depression'  

COVID-19, racial injustice, and political strife in America have taken their toll on the former First Lady.

what do you think? 2020-08-06 22:44:40

Google wants a bigger chunk of Spotify and Pandora's revenue  

Hi! Welcome to the Insider Advertising daily for August 7. I'm Lauren Johnson, a senior advertising reporter at Business Insider. Subscribe here to get this newsletter in your inbox every weekday. Send me feedback or tips at ljohnson@businessinsider.com Today's news: Google doubles down on audio advertising, the most powerful PR pros managing high-profile companies, and TikTok moves into over-the-top TV. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for NetfilxSee the rest of the story at Business InsiderNOW WAT

what do you think? 2020-08-06 22:34:59

Cadillac just unveiled its Lyriq electric car — the first all-electric vehicle the brand has ever produced and that will challenge Tesla (GM)  

Cadillac On Thursday, Cadillac revealed Lyriq, the first all-electric vehicle in its history. Lyriq is the first Cadillac to arrive as the division becomes General Motors' lead electric brand. Lyriq will use Cadillac's new Ultium battery technology and offer more than 300 miles of range on a charge. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. When General Motors said in January of 2019 that Cadillac would become its lead electric brand, it was hard to know what to expect. But 2

what do you think? 2020-08-06 22:15:16

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's net worth just ballooned above $100 billion for the first time ever  

REUTERS/Erin Scott Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's net worth just passed the $100 billion mark. Zuckerberg, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, and Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates are now the only three people in the world to be worth at least $100 billion, per Bloomberg. The executive's ballooned fortune comes as Facebook unveils its Instagram Reels, a TikTok-like feature in the app, and as Facebook has experienced a booming stock price during the pandemic. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more sto

what do you think? 2020-08-06 21:49:20

Trump just issued an executive order barring US companies from doing business with TikTok parent company ByteDance, giving it 45 days to sell the app (MSFT)  

AP Photo/Alex Brandon Trump issued an executive order Thursday evening prohibiting US companies from making "any transactions" with TikTok's parent company ByteDance. The order is set to go into effect in 45 days. Trump said he would ban the app from the US, citing national security concerns, though it's not clear he has the authority to do that. Microsoft has been in talks to acquire the app, and Trump expressed that he would be open to a deal between the companies earlier this week. Thi

what do you think? 2020-08-06 20:25:22

Mark Zuckerberg tells Facebook employees he's 'really worried' about possible TikTok ban  

Alex Wong/Getty Images The parent company behind TikTok is in discussions with Microsoft and other US tech companies about acquiring the viral app's US operations. Mark Zuckerberg was asked at a recent Facebook all-hands meeting whether the company was interested in acquiring TikTok, BuzzFeed reports. Although Zuckerberg refused to comment on Facebook's business strategy, he did address Donald Trump's threatened ban of TikTok in the US. "It's a really bad long-term precedent, and that it ne

what do you think? 2020-08-06 19:54:58

Make Money: Use It Or Lose It  

In taking inventory of our offices out of the house, lawyers must instead apply a use it or lose it litmus test. Don't muse over what you're not using. Just lose it.

what do you think? 2020-08-06 19:28:47

GA Schools: Masks Are A 'Personal Choice,' But Dissing The School On Social Media Is Serious Disciplinary Infraction  

Children are our most precious resource. Also our most dangerous enemy.

what do you think? 2020-08-06 19:15:44

19 signs that you're a narcissist and don't even know it  

Studio LouLou/Shutterstock Narcissists often believe that they're better-looking than others, enjoy taking advantage of and belittling other people, and usually engage in a series of romantic relationships. We put together a list of 19 typical behaviors of narcissists, based on research and expert opinion. This list isn't intended to be diagnostic, but it can give you a good idea of whether you or someone you know might be a narcissist. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.

what do you think? 2020-08-06 16:57:41

America's Care Crisis Is Exploding And Women Lawyers Are Being Forced To Pick Up The Pieces  

The time and space needed for research and writing is nearly impossible to carve out. The loss of women's scholarship may reshape legal academia. Gains made over decades may be lost.

what do you think? 2020-08-06 14:45:52

How to clear the cache on your Amazon Fire Stick to make its apps run more efficiently  

Westend61/Getty Images You can clear the cache on your Amazon Fire Stick if certain apps are loading slower than usual or giving you constant error messages. There is an easy fix for this — all you need to do is go to the app's Settings menu and clear its cache. Visit Business Insider's Tech Reference library for more stories. The Amazon Fire Stick is one of many television devices on the market that can replace a cable subscription. The Fire Stick puts all your streaming subs

what do you think? 2020-08-06 14:29:31

POWER PLAYERS: These 8 executives are leading some of the most innovative tech projects on Wall Street  

CME Group Business Insider compiled a list of the people leading the most innovative and ambitious tech projects at Wall Street's biggest firms. We asked Wall Street players and industry insiders who's spearheading the most cutting-edge tech initiatives.  The list includes eight people who are heading up teams or projects at a range of the largest banks, hedge funds, asset managers, and exchanges.  Click here for more BI Prime stories.  This story was originally published

what do you think? 2020-08-06 14:15:21

Elite Law School Does An About Face On In-Person Classes For The Fall  

See, you can change your mind when there's a freakin' pandemic raging.

what do you think? 2020-08-06 13:51:37

I lost half my income in March and my savings plan went out the window. Now, I'm laser-focused on 3 money goals.  

Courtesy Elizabeth Aldrich   To get my income back to pre-COVID levels, I've kept in touch with previous clients who are finally re-opening, and I've also started branching into new fields. My first priority is to replenish my emergency savings fund, which I had to dip into during the pandemic. After that, I want to get my savings rate back up to 50% so that I can put additional money toward my investment accounts and start saving for a tiny home. As I secure new work, I'm keeping my

what do you think? 2020-08-06 12:12:28

Google deleted 2,500 YouTube accounts with ties to China to combat disinformation on the platform as the 2020 election draws closer (GOOG, GOOGL)  

Kim White/MSNBC/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images Google deleted more than 2,500 accounts with ties to China on its YouTube video platform between April and June, per a report from The Guardian. The accounts were removed in an effort to combat the intentional spread of misinformation on the platform and as part of Google's "ongoing investigation into coordinated influence operations linked to China," according to a company blog post. News of the removal comes as relations betwee

what do you think? 2020-08-06 12:09:19

NCBE Issues Warning To Its Critics, Because That's An Appropriate Way To Deal With Criticism, I Guess — See Also  

Bar Exam Critics Take Note: The NCBE holds your character and fitness in its hands. Wait, How Much Per Hour? $18,500. Said with a straight face. Speaking Of Overpriced: Appeals court weighs in on Pacer. New Biglaw Ranking: The top of the list may surprise you. Reed Smith's Discrimination Lawsuit: Over an attorney's concussion.

what do you think? 2020-08-06 12:08:59

Turns Out Deutsche Bank Will Reply To Some Trump-Related Subpoenas  

Cy Vance knows what we're talking about.

what do you think? 2020-08-06 11:33:18

The best inflatable hot tubs  

If you're looking to relax outdoors, an inflatable hot tub might be what you need. They're practical, portable, and more economical than permanent versions.  After much research, we've picked the Intex PureSpa Plus Bubble Massage Spa as the best overall inflatable hot tub because it has solid heat retention and durable walls. Due to unusually high demand and supply shortage, many inflatable hot tubs are out of stock at major retailers. We'll continue to monitor inventory and update thi

what do you think? 2020-08-06 11:18:17

Tech leaders have long predicted a 'splinternet' future where the web is divided between the US and China. Trump might make it a reality.  

Kevin Lamarque/Reuters The Trump administration announced a broad plan on Wednesday to block Chinese software from being used on US devices and keep US data off Chinese cloud services. The plan mirrors China's "great firewall" that prevents people in China from accessing most US websites and apps. While the Trump administration's announcement rocked the world of tech, Silicon Valley leaders have long braced for a "splinternet" that could replace the world wide web with locally contained net

what do you think? 2020-08-06 10:58:46

Uber's CEO took a shot at labor groups, accusing them of being driven by 'politics' in the massive fight over drivers' employment status (UBER, LYFT)  

Carlo Allegri/Reuters Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi slammed labor groups that oppose the company's stance on drivers' employment status, accusing them of being motivated by "politics." During a call with investors Thursday, Khosrowshahi said groups on Uber's side of the issue, conversely, "actually are taking into account the wants and needs of drivers." Uber and other gig economy companies are engaged in a massive legal and political battle, most notably in California, over whether their driv

what do you think? 2020-08-06 10:09:27

Gilead is charging $2,340 for remdesivir. State officials are asking the federal government to make the coronavirus drug cheaper.  

Reuters Gilead, which makes the drug remdesivir, is currently charging the federal government $2,340 for each round of treatment.  A bipartisan coalition of state attorneys general wrote a letter asking the government to sidestep the company's patent on the drug.  The group accused Gilead of putting profit margins over patients' health.  Remdesivir is the only authorized treatment for COVID-19. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. A bipartisan group of sta

what do you think? 2020-08-06 10:06:09

Losing income to the pandemic showed me 2 smart ways to cut back my spending by $500 a month  

Courtesy Rachel Kramer Bussel   I've lost about $500 a month in income because of the pandemic, and I've had to adjust my spending accordingly. My two biggest spending cuts have been my grocery bill and personal spending. Using a grocery delivery service has allowed me to save a substantial amount on impulse purchases. I'm still allowing myself to send gifts to other people and make donations, but I'm not shopping for myself. Lower your monthly bills and stay on top of your financial

what do you think? 2020-08-06 10:04:21

I tried Mondly for one month to learn basic Catalan and improve my Spanish — here's how it compared to other language-learning programs  

  I used Mondly, a subscription-based language-learning app, to study Catalan and finesse my Spanish skills and pronunciation. After one month, I improved my Spanish pronunciation and learned practical vocabulary and basic phrases in Catalan. However, the lack of grammar instruction made learning a new language difficult, and advanced speakers may not find the lessons challenging enough. Read more: The best cheap or free online resources to learn a new language Product Embed

what do you think? 2020-08-06 09:49:24

The Am Law A-List: Ranking The Most Elite Law Firms In America (2020)  

Your firm may be elite, but is it among the best of the best? Find out here.

what do you think? 2020-08-06 09:18:39

Quinn Emanuel Would Like $18,500 Per Hour, Please  

You aren't alone in your double take at that hourly rate.

what do you think? 2020-08-06 09:11:02

Electrical Vehicle Market Is a Bubble... With One Exception  

The consensus among the sober voices on Wall Street is that Tesla itself is in a bubble. But, as the other shoe gets ready to drop, there is an elephant in the boardroom that will soon be impossible for Elon Musk to ignore...

what do you think? 2020-08-06 08:41:23

What Drives Law Firm Success In Times Of Uncertainty? [Sponsored]  

Survey findings will be incorporated into Clio's Legal Trends Report, to help legal professionals make decisions about what to prioritize over the coming months and years. We need your help, and we're giving away five $200 Amazon gift cards to get it.

what do you think? 2020-08-06 08:39:40

Morning Docket: 08.06.20  

* A cannabis operator has hired a new top lawyer. Wonder if he's charging $420 an hour... [Law360] * A new lawsuit alleges that a cruise line held crewmembers against their will and without pay during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. [Fox News] * An attorney has been suspended from practice for paying clients fake recoveries out of his own pocket. [ABA Journal] * That Google Plus class-action settlement email many of us got recently was real just in case anyone had doubts. [

what do you think? 2020-08-06 08:28:42

Bombas' hiking socks are engineered for the outdoor adventurer, but they're comfortable enough to wear every day  

  Bombas is a startup that thrives on reinvention — from spending two years on redesigning the perfect gym sock to re-conceptualizing the ski sock. Now, we're taking a look at its hiking socks. Especially for outdoor gear, the devil is in the details — and that's one place Bombas characteristically shines. We had a chance to test them out, and we appreciated their overall comfort, breathability, accessible price-point ($16), and their versatility for city life o

what do you think? 2020-08-06 08:22:51

LIVE UPDATES: See the results of Tennessee's Republican US Senate primary  

Screenshot via Bill Hagerty/Youtube, Screenshot via Dr. Manny for Senate/YouTube Tennessee is holding US Senate and House primaries on August 6.  Former US Ambassador Bill Hagerty and Dr. Manny Sethi are facing off in a heated primary to replace retiring Sen. Lamar Alexander.  Polls close at 7 p.m. Central Time and 8 p.m. Eastern Time in Tennessee.  Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.     Polls close at 7 p.m. CT in the Western portion of t

what do you think? 2020-08-06 08:13:31

Miami billionaires are locked in a feud over a proposed 47-foot height increase on a new luxury tower that would 'obliterate' their ocean views  

Jeffrey Greenberg/UIG via Getty Images Two sets of billionaires are feuding over the height of a planned luxury tower in Miami Beach, Katherine Kallergis reported for The Real Deal. The billionaire developers of a planned Aman-branded luxury tower, OKO Group's Vladislav Doronin and Len Blavatnik of Access Industries, are seeking approval for a 47-foot height increase. But the residents of neighboring condo tower Faena House, which include former Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein, hedge-fund

what do you think? 2020-08-06 07:35:27

Divorced couples are having a difficult time navigating the back to school discussion — and the courts aren't helping  

George Frey/Getty Images Back to school decisions are difficult for any family but are complicated much more by divorce The Texas Family Code says that each parent has the right to make decisions regarding their child's education. Courts in Texas are bracing for an onslaught of issues with divorced couples disputing schooling decisions. The Chief Justice of the Texas Supreme Court told the Houston Chronicle, "this problem is going to bombard the courts." Visit Business Insider's homepage

what do you think? 2020-08-06 07:18:01

These are the 5 leaders in the self-driving-car race (GOOG, GOOGL, GM, F)  

GM Tech companies and auto companies are all racing to be the first to roll out self-driving cars onto the road. The stakes are high for everyone involved. The self-driving revolution and the prevalence of ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft threatens to reduce individual car ownership, which would eat into a sizable piece of automakers' core business.See the rest of the story at Business InsiderSee Also:Uber is set to reveal how badly the coronavirus hurt its business in the 2nd quart

what do you think? 2020-08-06 07:10:59

The first-ever space helicopter is en route to Mars in the belly of NASA's rover. It's set to record the first Martian drone footage.  

NASA/JPL-Caltech NASA stowed a solar-powered helicopter in the belly of its Perseverance Mars rover, which launched on July 30. The helicopter, called Ingenuity, is programmed to conduct the first controlled flights ever on another planet. Ingenuity and Perseverance will both record video as the helicopter flies across an open Martian field. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. NASA's new Mars rover, which launched on July 30, has a miniature helicopter tucked inside its

what do you think? 2020-08-06 06:53:20

Protecting Your Data And Discovery In The Era Of COVID  

Working from home opens up new problems for security.

what do you think? 2020-08-06 06:52:15

Appeals Court Confirms What You Already Knew: PACER Is A Rip-Off  

The download fees are too darn high.

what do you think? 2020-08-06 06:27:59

Boris Johnson's UK government is building a £200 million system to handle customs declarations for Northern Irish businesses after Brexit  

David Nash/Barcroft Media via Getty Images The UK government will handle customs declarations for thousands of Northern Irish businesses. Boris Johnson's government is procuring a new system costing up to £200 million that will carry out customs declarations on behalf of businesses importing goods across the Irish Sea. The new system is part of the government's efforts to prepare Northern Ireland for the effects of Brexit. As of next year, there will be an array of new checks on good

what do you think? 2020-08-06 06:24:15

NCBE Prez Issues Threat To Tie Up Licenses Of Bar Exam Critics  

There's definitely a Character & Fitness to practice problem here, but it belongs to the NCBE, not the applicants.

what do you think? 2020-08-06 06:03:02

5 Burger King locations in Iowa just sold for less than the price of a Whopper  

Irene Jiang / Business Insider A franchisee just bought five Burger King locations in Iowa for just $1.  The $1 price tag for five restaurants is uncommon, even in the pandemic, which has sparked massive disruption within the industry. Franchisees for chains including Pizza Hut, IHOP, and Subway have filed for bankruptcy in recent months.  Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. Five Burger Kings are selling for less than the cost of a Whopper.  On Wednesday,

what do you think? 2020-08-06 06:02:52

Biglaw Firm Sued Over Discrimination Claims After Attorney's Concussion  

The firm denies the allegations.

what do you think? 2020-08-06 05:53:54

The average monthly mortgage payment by state, city, and year  

AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File   The average mortgage payment is $1,275 on 30-year fixed mortgage, and $1,751 on a 15-year fixed mortgage. However, a more accurate measure of what the typical American spends on their mortgage each month would be a median: $1,556 in 2018, according to the US Census Bureau. The typical payment varies widely between states and cities, as home values and property taxes varying widely. The costs have also increased over time.  When buying a home, the mo

what do you think? 2020-08-06 05:01:05

10 things in tech you need to know today  

Drew Angerer/Getty Images Good morning! This is the tech news you need to know this Thursday. Sign up here to get this email in your inbox every morning. Twitter temporarily blocked the Trump campaign from tweeting after it shared a video of the president spreading COVID-19 misinformation. The campaign tweeted a video of Trump falsely claiming to Fox News that children are "almost immune" from the disease. Facebook removed a Trump post containing the same video because it violated the compa

what do you think? 2020-08-06 04:07:58

Extending unemployment will help women and workers of color find higher-paying jobs  

Jeffrey Greenberg/Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images People find higher-quality jobs when given extended unemployment insurance, according to a working paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research, first reported by CNBC.  The paper compared which jobs laid-off workers found during the 2009 Great Recession, when unemployment insurance averaged 79 weeks, and during the 2002 recession. The paper found extended UI allowed workers time to choose jobs "better su

what do you think? 2020-08-06 03:50:40

3 signs it's time to contact the IRS about a missing stimulus check  

Maskot/Getty   If you haven't received your stimulus check by direct deposit or mail yet, you're not the only one. You probably don't need to contact the IRS about your stimulus payment unless you have reason to believe it was lost or stolen. For instance, if you received President Trump's signed letter saying your payment arrived but you haven't gotten the money, you can initiate a trace on your payment by calling the IRS at 800-919-9835.  If you got your check, but you're wait

what do you think? 2020-08-06 03:42:05

Bank of America details 7 reasons to buy discount store stocks as earnings reports loom  

Reuters After banks' and tech giants' earnings largely impressed Wall Street, discount stores are set to post similarly positive results, according to Bank of America. The firm's analysts expect the sector's second-quarter figures to hold strong thanks to rising food sales and improvement in general merchandise revenue. Walmart, Target, and Dollar Tree are the analysts' top picks thanks to momentum in higher-profit categories and successful online operations. Here are the seven reasons the

what do you think? 2020-08-06 03:39:40

An emergency medicine physician projects that if schools open up in the fall, they'll be closed by the end of October due to COVID-19 outbreaks  

FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images As the fall semester quickly approaches for a number of school districts across the US, lawmakers, school boards members, and parents have been debating whether or not schools should reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic. Matt Lambert, an emergency medicine physician and former chief medical information officer for New York City Health and Hospitals, told Business Insider that schools could reopen with strict health safety precautions, but the prevalence

what do you think? 2020-08-06 03:26:54

The SEC Would Also Like To Know Why, How Kodak Shares Are Up 600%  

What did CEO Jim Continenza know, when did he know it, and what did he do with that knowledge?

what do you think? 2020-08-06 03:11:25

TikTok doubles down in Europe with new $500 million Irish data center as it faces being hounded out of the US  

NOAH SEELAM/AFP via Getty Images TikTok announced Thursday it's setting up a new €420 million ($498 million) data center in Ireland. The data center is slated to open in early 2022, and will house user data from TikTok's European users. This comes just as TikTok is having to brace itself against hiving off its US business. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. As TikTok faces getting squeezed out of the US, the company appears to be shoring up its European operations.

what do you think? 2020-08-06 03:02:59

Lebanese officials unloaded a 'floating bomb' and apparently ignored warnings for years, according to reports  

Haytham El Achkar/Getty Images An expert said back in 2014 that Lebanese authorities had a "floating bomb" on their hands, The Daily Beast reported Wednesday. "There are a lot of restrictions, regulations and rules to stick to when talking about storing explosives like ammonium," Voytenko told The Daily Beast, "but they just stored it in a warehouse and forgot about it." Customs officials wrote several letters to Lebanese judges asking for a solution to the dangers cargo but apparently rece

what do you think? 2020-08-06 02:43:43

The Bank of England avoids 'last resort' negative rates and warns the UK economy will not recover to pre-pandemic levels until late 2021  

Leon Neal/Getty Britain's central bank avoided 'last resort' negative interest rates and held its benchmark borrowing rate unchanged at a record low of 0.1% on Thursday. Policymakers said UK economic growth is unlikely to recover to pre-pandemic levels until late 2021, while unemployment could take even longer to decline. The Bank of England revised its full-year 2020 GDP forecast to -9.5% from a prior prediction of -14%. "Investors will take heart from the fact that the bank now expects t

what do you think? 2020-08-06 02:12:11

Everything SpaceX Had To Get Right For Crew Dragon's Splashdown  

SpaceX and NASA's Crew Demo-2 mission is officially a success after the safe return of the Crew Dragon capsule and the astronauts inside. Elon Musk has said that this was the most nerve-racking part of the entire mission. High speeds and temperatures make it extremely dangerous to reenter Earth's atmosphere and splash down safely. Here's everything that had to go right in order to bring Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley home. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. Following is a

what do you think? 2020-08-06 02:06:06

It's About To Become A Lot More Expensive To Immigrate Legally  

The price barriers are the point.

what do you think? 2020-08-06 02:04:52

Wealthy New Yorkers are scooping up second apartments to use as offices so they can escape family members and have a better work-life balance  

Alexander Spatari/Getty Images Wealthy New Yorkers are buying or renting second apartments in the city for more space, The New York Post's Zachary Kussin reported. The second apartments help them separate life from work in a remote world. Other urban dwellers are taking advantage of the sharing economy, renting out apartments or hotels by the hour or day for an escape from home. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. Many wealthy New Yorkers fled the city for their vacation

what do you think? 2020-08-06 01:59:57

Papa John's says it expects the pandemic-induced spike in pizza sales to continue 'for the foreseeable future'  

Irene Jiang/Business Insider Papa John's same-store sales in the US were up 28% in the most recent quarter.  CEO Rob Lynch said that the chain's strengths in delivery and e-commerce positions it "well for the foreseeable future, as customer ordering and consumption behavior continues to be affected by the pandemic."  Lynch also attributed the chain's success in part to Papa John's "work to create a more diverse, inclusive, and innovative culture," following the ousting of founder

what do you think? 2020-08-06 01:03:10

Jeff Bezos cashes out $3.1 billion in Amazon stock — more than his total share sales in all of 2019  

SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos sold more than $3.1 billion worth of his company's stock on Monday and Tuesday, according to new regulatory filings. The two-day selling spree surpassed the $2.8 billion worth of Amazon shares he sold through all of 2019. Bezos' latest sales brought his total 2020 windfall to roughly $7.2 billion. He still holds about 54 million shares, worth about $173 billion as of Wednesday's close. Last week, Amazon reported earnings that trounced se

what do you think? 2020-08-06 01:03:10

Facebook removed a Trump post because it violated the company's policies banning 'harmful COVID misinformation' (FB)  

Kevin Lamarque/Reuters Facebook took down a post by President Donald Trump for violating its policies against misinformation, the company confirmed. Trump posted a video of his interview with Fox News where he falsely claimed that children are "almost immune" from COVID-19, which CNN reporter Donie O'Sullivan captured before it was removed from Facebook. "This video includes false claims that a group of people is immune from COVID-19 which is a violation of our policies around harmful COVID

what do you think? 2020-08-05 22:44:43

Who's The Cuck Now, Donald?  

Jay Powell flexes his muscle while the president flails helplessly.

what do you think? 2020-08-05 22:25:09

Judge Judy Does Not Think Much Of This Lawsuit Against Her  

Painting a picture.

what do you think? 2020-08-05 22:09:44

New Mexico Courts Nix GOP Challenge To Covid Closures  

No, it's not a taking. Shut up!

what do you think? 2020-08-05 21:48:17

SpaceX has proven it can fly astronauts. Here's how Elon Musk's company became the first to help NASA resurrect US spaceflight.  

John Raoux/AP Photo SpaceX returned two NASA astronauts to Earth on Sunday after flying them to the International Space Station. The mission, called Demo-2, flew the first crewed US spacecraft since the end of NASA's space shuttle program in 2011. SpaceX's Crew Dragon spaceship is a product of NASA's Commercial Crew program, a partnership between the space agency and private companies. Boeing is also building a spaceship as part of the program, but SpaceX's progressed faster. Visit Busine

what do you think? 2020-08-05 20:59:21

We Can't Be Afraid Of The S-Word  

Loneliness and suicide are spiking.

what do you think? 2020-08-05 20:41:48

Disney Plus subscriber numbers are soaring — but that's not the whole story  

Hi! Welcome to the Insider Advertising daily for August 6. I'm Lauren Johnson, a senior advertising reporter at Business Insider. Subscribe here to get this newsletter in your inbox every weekday. Send me feedback or tips at ljohnson@businessinsider.com Today's news: Disney Plus hits a new milestone but trails behind Netflix's revenue, salary data for top agency roles, and marketers weigh in on Microsoft's potential TikTok acquisition. Disney Disney Plus' audience growth has wildly e

what do you think? 2020-08-05 18:54:10

New York prosecutors reportedly subpoenaed Deutsche Bank as part of an extensive investigation into Trump's business dealings  

Getty The Manhattan district attorney's office subpoenaed Deutsche Bank as part of a wide-ranging investigation into President Donald Trump's business dealings, The New York Times reported. Prosecutors issued the subpoena last year and are seeking documents that could point to potential fraud. Deutsche Bank reportedly complied with the subpoena and turned over Trump's financial statements and other detailed records. The Manhattan DA's office subpoenaed Deutsche Bank as it investigates wheth

what do you think? 2020-08-05 18:10:23

We Really Appreciate Our Advertisers  

Thanks so much for your support.

what do you think? 2020-08-05 14:32:47

If You're A CFO And Your Company Isn't Filing For Bankruptcy, You're Nobody  

A near-corporate-death experience is the new must-have resume line.

what do you think? 2020-08-05 13:55:55

Netflix tips and tricks: 12 ways to get the most out of your Netflix subscription  

Shayanne Gal/Business Insider Using Netflix is straightforward, but there are tips and tricks to make your viewing experience even better. Once you've picked the best Netflix plan, and made sure you're watching in the best quality possible, try setting up profiles to personalize your account. Netflix is available on dozens of different devices, and each app has its own features and secrets. Visit Business Insider's Tech Reference library for more stories.  Table of Contents: Masthe

what do you think? 2020-08-05 13:48:25

Insiders explain how $3 billion fintech unicorn Brex went from a $150 million raise to laying off 17% of its staff in a matter of days  

Brex On May 29, Brex, a three-year-old fintech that had skyrocketed to a $3 billion valuation, laid off 62 members, or roughly 17%, of its staff.  It had announced a $150 million fundraise less than two weeks prior. Among those cut was Paul-Henri Ferrand, Brex's recently hired COO, along with senior employees on the customer experience, compliance, and marketing teams.  Insiders revealed a fast-growing company that was already grappling with employee turnover and aggressive financ

what do you think? 2020-08-05 13:28:38

Charles Fried Joins Call For Harvard To Divest From Private Prisons  

It's not as surprising a stance as one might think.

what do you think? 2020-08-05 13:16:32

Dr. Fauci predicts drugmakers will likely produce 1 billion COVID-19 vaccines by the end of 2021  

Al Drago/Pool via REUTERS Dr. Anthony Fauci said in an interview with Reuters that drugmakers will likely have "tens of million of doses" of a COVID-19 vaccine by early 2021. By the end of next year, he said there will be "hundreds of millions and likely a billion doses." Fauci, the top infectious disease official, warned that nothing is certain. "I'm cautiously optimistic, though you can never guarantee things with a vaccine," Fauci commented. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more s

what do you think? 2020-08-05 13:13:27

Morning Docket: 08.05.20  

* A Chicago lawyer featured on the Netflix show Indian Matchmaking is facing a tough adjustment after experiencing the fame of being on the show. This series keeps showing up on my queue... [Chicago Sun Times] * The Los Angeles District Attorney's husband will face charges for waiving a gun at protesters near his home. [Hill] * A new lawsuit is demanding that White House briefings have sign language interpreters. [New York Times] * The American Bar Association has voted on a set of

what do you think? 2020-08-05 12:20:11

Twitter just fixed a bug in its Android app that could have given hackers access to private messages (TWTR)  

Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Twitter fixed a vulnerability in its Android app that could have given intruders access to private user data if exploited, the company said. Twitter said there's no evidence this vulnerability has been exploited, and it's only said to impact 4% of those using Twitter on Android. The social media company is urging those who may be impacted to update their Twitter app for Android. The discovery comes after Twitter suffered a massive at

what do you think? 2020-08-05 12:14:37

Lebanon was already in financial crisis before the explosion in Beirut — and now experts are predicting devastating consequences  

The deadly explosion that rocked Beirut on Tuesday may have devastating consequences for a country already in financial crisis. Inflation has caused Lebanon's currency to plunge in value since October 2019, and prices of basic food staples have skyrocketed. Almost half of Lebanon's population lives below the poverty line, and 33% of the country is unemployed. Tuesday's explosion is likely to contribute to anti-government sentiment, experts are predicting. View more episodes of Business Ins

what do you think? 2020-08-05 12:02:32

Bank of America downgrades Apple stock after earnings rally hits risk-reward case  

Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP Apple's surging stock price doesn't present the strong risk-reward profile it once did, Bank of America analysts said Wednesday. The team led by Wamsi Mohan downgraded Apple to "neutral" in a note, saying the company's recent rally to record highs faces too many risks to recommend buying more shares. Apple's future performance could falter if 5G iPhones miss margin expectations or sell worse than estimated, they said. Services margins could also weaken after several

what do you think? 2020-08-05 11:57:28

How bad will the wave of evictions be?  

Hello, everyone! Welcome to the new edition of Insider Today. Please sign up here. QUOTE OF THE DAY "No, I haven't taken a test. Why the hell would I take a test?" — Joe Biden, responding to a question about whether he had taken the "person woman man camera TV" mental cognition test Trump keeps bragging about.  WHAT'S HAPPENING STR/AFP via Getty ImagesSee the rest of the story at Business InsiderNOW WATCH: Inside London during COVID-19 lockdownSee Also:Let's talk about hi

what do you think? 2020-08-05 11:56:23

Employee Wellness Surcharge Lawsuit Dismissed; 52 Cent Charge Adequately Disclosed, Not Material  

Joe Windler, who represented the defendant, is happy that his client can now move on and work on surviving through COVID-19.

what do you think? 2020-08-05 11:01:35

Donald Trump's Biglaw Attorney Is Helping Kanye West Get On The Presidential Ballot…  

Unfortunately, this makes perfect sense.

what do you think? 2020-08-05 10:51:13

Twitter temporarily blocked the Trump campaign from tweeting after it shared a video of the president spreading COVID-19 misinformation (TWTR)  

JEFF KOWALSKY/AFP via Getty Images Twitter briefly banned the Trump campaign's account from tweeting Wednesday after it violated the company's policies against COVID-19 misinformation, a spokesperson told Business Insider. The campaign tweeted a video of Trump falsely claiming to Fox News that children are "almost immune" from the disease. Trump also tweeted a link to the video, which has since been blocked, but the company did not take any action against the president's account. Facebook

what do you think? 2020-08-05 10:07:11

'Does Tinder notify users of screenshots?': No, but here's what you should know before you screenshot a conversation or profile  

Plume Creative/Getty Images Tinder does not notify users of screenshots taken by others, unlike apps like Snapchat. This means that you can take screenshots of profiles and conversations on Tinder without the other person being notified.  You should always remember, though, not to share anyone else's personal information online without their consent. Visit Business Insider's Tech Reference library for more stories. The widespread use of Snapchat has acclimated most social media use

what do you think? 2020-08-05 10:04:18

Congress is remarkably unprepared for a contested presidential election. Here's how it could play out this November.  

AP Photo/John Minchillo The 2020 presidential election will almost certainly see record levels of mail voting. States will likely struggle to adjust to holding elections during an unprecedented pandemic.  President Trump has spent months making misleading statements about mail voting, which he claims is inherently fraudulent and corrupt. The president's false claims about mail voting hint at how his campaign could contest results in November. A close election where the winner shifts

what do you think? 2020-08-05 09:56:48

THE RISE OF GENETIC TESTING IN HEALTHCARE: How leading genetic testing companies like Ancestry and 23andMe are carving into healthcare with the promise to fuel more personalized care  

Business Insider Intelligence Insider Intelligence publishes thousands of research reports, charts, and forecasts on the Digital Health industry. You can learn more about becoming a client here. The following is a preview of one Digital Health report, The Genetic Testing in Healthcare Report. You can purchase this report here. Since the first human genome was sequenced in 2003, the genetic testing market has evolved rapidly alongside consumers' interest in how their genetic makeup affects

what do you think? 2020-08-05 09:45:39

'Imagine if you're Colin Kaepernick': Former Green Beret who advised NFL player to kneel criticizes viral attack dog video  

Instagram A retired US Army Special Forces soldier who advised former NFL quarterback and civil rights activist Colin Kaepernick said that a demonstration at the National Navy SEAL Museum, where dogs bit a human target wearing Kaepernick's football jersey, was tasteless and lacked critical thinking. "That was a very specific intention – as if he's the antithesis of the American flag, a symbol of freedom, or military stance," Nate Boyer, a retired Green Beret, told Insider. "It's almost

what do you think? 2020-08-05 09:27:04

6 of our favorite products from Glossier, the internet's favorite beauty startup  

  Glossier, the beauty brand that's been cleverly shaping the no-makeup makeup trend, has achieved cult-like status among its fans. If that wasn't a sign of success, the brand was given a $1.2 billion valuation last year, entering the exclusive group of startup "unicorns" — privately owned startups valued at $1 billion or more. We've tried many of Glossier's products and loved them, and clearly we're not the only ones. Here are six of our favorite Glossier products, from the cu

what do you think? 2020-08-05 08:36:21

If You Needed More Evidence About The Role Of Race In The Death Penalty, Here You Go  

The Supreme Court probably needs to hear this...

what do you think? 2020-08-05 08:19:34

The Simple Law Practice: Be Wireless And Paperless  

Being wireless brings benefits.

what do you think? 2020-08-05 08:19:31

How a commonly used fertilizer could cause a massive explosion in Beirut  

STR/AFP via Getty Images Lebanese officials say a massive blast in the port of Beirut on Tuesday was caused by thousands of pounds of ammonium nitrate stored near the city's cargo port. Ammonium nitrate is a common fertilizer and is often used in mining explosives, but for an industrial ammonium nitrate disaster to occur, a lot needs to go wrong. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. The Lebanese capital Beirut was rocked on Tuesday evening local time by an explosion that h

what do you think? 2020-08-05 08:04:39

Law Schools Should Permanently Change Because Of COVID-19  

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has shown that law school courses can continue even if students and professors are not physically present in class.

what do you think? 2020-08-05 07:47:27

Disney says it's seeing 'higher than expected' cancellations at its theme parks as Florida cases continue to surge (DIS)  

Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel/Tribune News Service via Getty Images) Disney said Tuesday that Disney World attendance is smaller than expected as Florida coronavirus cases surge.  Company executives said cancellations were also higher than expected as the state fails to contain its outbreak.  Overall, reopened parks and an uptick in streaming revenue helped Disney top Wall Street's estimates for the second quarter.  Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. Even

what do you think? 2020-08-05 07:46:34

Trump says mail-in voting will be a 'nightmare' and 'you'll never know who the winner is, but the winner is going to be me'  

Andrew Harnik/Reuters President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that mail-in voting will be such a "nightmare" that you won't know who the winner is, while also claiming he will be the winner. "You'll never know who the winner is, but the winner is going to be me," Trump said during a meeting with Arizona's governor.  Trump has repeatedly made unfounded assertions regarding mail-in voting, claiming it will lead to widespread voter fraud. There is little to no evidence to back-up Trump's

what do you think? 2020-08-05 07:32:46

Houston man charged with using COVID-19 relief funds to buy Lamborghini — one week after Florida man was charged for the same crime  

Lamborghini The US Department of Justice said on Tuesday that Houston resident Lee Price III is in custody on allegations of using fraudulently obtained COVID-19 relief funding for personal purchases. Prosecutors said that Price netted more than $1.6 million via two fraudulent loan applications. The DOJ said one application listed a CEO who, in reality, had died a month before the application was submitted. Price used the money to buy a Lamborghini Urus SUV, a 2020 Ford F-350 pickup truck,

what do you think? 2020-08-05 07:12:31