gig economy Gig Workers Face Public Health Crisis Due to Lack of Employee Benefits Rideshare drivers say their classification as independent contractors during the coronavirus pandemic creates a public health disaster. Without paid sick leave or health benefits, these essential workers face impossible choices between their health and their livelihoods.
nike Nike and Apple Shut All US Stores to Slow Coronavirus Spread Major retailers Nike and Apple close their U.S. storefronts until late March to promote social distancing, while other chains like Walmart reduce operating hours.
remote work Essential Tech Upgrades for a Smooth Remote Work Setup As more businesses mandate remote work during the coronavirus pandemic, upgrading home technology makes the transition much easier. Key improvements include updating Wi-Fi routers to handle increased network traffic.
5g US Officials Alarmed as 5G Conspiracy Theories Spark UK Cell Tower Arson U.S. intelligence officials conclude that recent arson attacks on British cell towers stem from debunked online conspiracy theories linking 5G technology to the coronavirus pandemic. Authorities on both sides of the Atlantic fear these dangerous falsehoods could inspire similar violence elsewhere.
stock market Dow Suffers Worst Week Since 2008 Financial Crash Amid Coronavirus Fears US stock markets plummet as uncertainty over the spreading coronavirus drives massive sell-offs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average experiences its worst weekly drop since the 2008 financial crisis.
zoom fatigue Families Turn to Creative Virtual Alternatives to Combat Holiday Zoom Fatigue As health officials advise against holiday travel, families are reimagining Thanksgiving through creative virtual platforms to avoid draining video calls. Innovative approaches like shared gaming experiences offer a refreshing escape from traditional video conferencing.
moderna Moderna Reports 94.5% Efficacy for Its Coronavirus Vaccine Moderna announces that its experimental coronavirus vaccine demonstrates a 94.5% effectiveness rate in preventing COVID-19. The results closely follow similar positive data released by Pfizer last week.
moderna Moderna Reports 94% Effectiveness in COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Moderna reveals its experimental COVID-19 vaccine demonstrates a 94.1% effectiveness rate at preventing illness. The promising results bring a second viable vaccine closer to widespread public distribution.
pfizer Pfizer Reports Over 90% Efficacy for Experimental COVID-19 Vaccine Pfizer announces that its experimental COVID-19 vaccine demonstrates more than 90% effectiveness in preventing infection based on early trial data.
pfizer Pfizer and BioNTech Report 90 Percent Efficacy for Experimental COVID-19 Vaccine Pfizer and BioNTech announce that their experimental coronavirus vaccine shows more than 90 percent effectiveness in preventing COVID-19 during a large phase III trial. The genetically engineered vaccine uses an innovative RNA approach that allows for rapid manufacturing.
twitter Twitter Flags Trump Tweet Over Unverified Coronavirus Immunity Claims Twitter adds a warning label to a tweet from President Trump where he claims to be immune to COVID-19 without providing medical evidence. The social media platform enforces its misinformation policy regarding the coronavirus pandemic.
facebook Facebook and Twitter Restrict Trump Post Falsely Comparing Covid-19 to the Flu Major social media platforms take action against a post by President Trump that falsely claims the seasonal flu is more deadly than the coronavirus. Facebook removes the post entirely, while Twitter limits its visibility with a public interest notice.
trump President Trump Hospitalized With COVID-19 After Positive Test President Trump receives treatment at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center after announcing his positive coronavirus diagnosis. A timeline of his recent events reveals multiple potential exposure points, including a Rose Garden ceremony and the first presidential debate.
amazon Amazon Announces October 13 And 14 For Delayed Prime Day Event Amazon officially schedules its delayed Prime Day shopping event for October 13 and 14 after pushing the typical July date back due to pandemic supply chain strains. The earlier-than-usual timing kicks off the holiday shopping season and prompts retail rivals to plan competing sales.
donald trump President Trump and First Lady Test Positive for COVID-19 President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump announce they test positive for the coronavirus, disrupting the 2020 campaign and triggering concerns about presidential succession.