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Friday, 31 July 2020

Trending FOX BUSINESS News: What is CFIUS?


What is CFIUS?


The committee, headed by the Treasury Secretary, includes the departments of defense, justice, state, energy, commerce, homeland security, the U.S. Trade Representative and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.

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Trending FOX BUSINESS News: Apple soars to record, lifting Dow, S&P, Nasdaq to 4th straight monthly gains


Apple soars to record, lifting Dow, S&P, Nasdaq to 4th straight monthly gains


Amazon, Apple, Google and Facebook all reported strong earnings in the second quarter of 2020

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Trending FOX BUSINESS News: Pinterest narrows 2Q net loss as customers spend more time at home


Pinterest narrows 2Q net loss as customers spend more time at home


Pinterest on Friday said its second-quarter loss narrowed as more people spend time at home amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Trending FOX BUSINESS News: Chevron swung to second-quarter loss as oil demand slumped


Chevron swung to second-quarter loss as oil demand slumped


Chevron on Friday reported steep losses in the second quarter.

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Trending FOX BUSINESS News: Exxon Mobil Posts second consecutive quarterly loss


Exxon Mobil Posts second consecutive quarterly loss


Exxon Mobil Corp. recorded its second consecutive quarterly loss as lower oil and gas prices sapped production gains and the decimation in global travel crimped fuel demand amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Trending FOX BUSINESS News: Under Armour sales tank as coronavirus shutters stores


Under Armour sales tank as coronavirus shutters stores


Under Armour reported a second-quarter loss of $182.9 million as COVID-19 shut stores and drained 41 percent from revenue

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Trending FOX BUSINESS News: Caterpillar sales sag 31% in coronavirus slowdown


Caterpillar sales sag 31% in coronavirus slowdown


The Deerfield, Illinois-based heavy-equipment manufacturer earned $458 million, or an adjusted $1.03 per share, as revenue slid 31 percent from a year ago to $10 billion.

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The Less Impossible Israeli-Palestinian Peace


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Trump’s Coronavirus Testing Chief Concedes a Lag in Test Results


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Leicester Muslims mark second Eid of extended lockdown

Leicester's religious leaders and council urge people to pray and celebrate the festival at home.

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The Papers: 'PM slams brakes' amid 'second wave risk'

Boris Johnson's announcement that rules will not be relaxed for at least a fortnight dominates Saturday's papers.

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Coronavirus: Tracking new outbreaks in the sewers

Around 15,000 new cases of the disease have been reported in Spain in the past week.

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India Atkinson: TikTok disability educator goes viral

India Atkinson's videos address misconceptions about a condition that left her without fingers on one hand.

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Coronavirus symptoms: What are they and how long should I self-isolate?

The BBC’s Laura Foster explains how you can recognise the symptoms of coronavirus.

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Week in pictures: 25 July-31 July 2020

A selection of powerful news photographs taken around the world this week.

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Thursday, 30 July 2020

Trending FOX BUSINESS News: No major punches landed at big tech hearing


No major punches landed at big tech hearing


FOX Business’ Susan Li reports on highlights from Wednesday’s big tech hearing in front of Congress and what to expect from Thursday earnings reports from Apple, Amazon, Alphabet and Facebook.

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Trending FOX BUSINESS News: Crocs' CEO reveals his secrets to surviving the coronavirus economy


Crocs' CEO reveals his secrets to surviving the coronavirus economy


Crocs CEO and president Andrew Rees says his company attributes its second-quarter success to cost controls, leaning into digital sales and their health care donation program. He later discusses Crocs' collaborating with KFC on special shoes that sold out in 30 minutes.

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Trending FOX BUSINESS News: Kodak CEO banks $80 million on stock rally


Kodak CEO banks $80 million on stock rally


Kodak CEO Jim Continenza added about $80 million to his net worth so far this week after his company’s stock surged on the announcement that it would help produce generic drugs.

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Louie Gohmert’s Coronavirus Case Reveals a Dangerous Reality in Congress


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Trump Floats an Election Delay, and Republicans Shoot It Down


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John Lewis Believed America Would Survive Trump


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Trump Can’t Delay the Election


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Coronavirus: 'Chancellor must protect' jobs of those shielding

Charities are calling on the chancellor to protect the jobs of workers who have been shielding.

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Coronavirus in Wales: Up to 30 can meet outdoors from Monday

Children under 11 will no longer have to keep 2m from one another or from adults.

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Bafta TV Awards: Stars prepare for virtual ceremony

There is no red carpet at this year's virtual ceremony - unless the stars unfurl one in their homes.

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Universal Credit 'failing millions of people', say peers

Lords blame the design of the benefit payment for "soaring rent arrears and use of food banks".

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Coronavirus holidays: You're finally abroad, but was it worth it?

Queues for the beach and free drinks from struggling restaurants - what are holidays like now?

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What exactly is a 'Karen' and where did the meme come from?

To many the Karen meme - and its male equivalent Ken - sums up a specific type of white privilege.

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Wednesday, 29 July 2020

Lawmakers, United in Their Ire, Lash Out at Big Tech’s Leaders


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As Trump Undercuts Aid Talks, White House Says Extra Jobless Benefits Will Lapse


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Atlanta Mourns John Lewis and Ponders Carrying on With ‘Good Trouble’


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Trump Plays on Racist Fears of Terrorized Suburbs to Court White Voters


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Nasa Mars 2020: First aircraft to fly on another planet

Ingenuity is a 1.8kg (4lb) helicopter that will ride to Mars attached to the belly of Nasa's Perseverance.

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Black pupils face trebled exclusion rate in some areas

An analysis shows black pupils are more likely to be excluded than their peers in most council areas.

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Portland protests: Federal forces ready for phased pull-out

Oregon's governor calls the officers "an occupying force", but the president says they saved the city.

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US to withdraw 12,000 troops from Germany in 'strategic' move

President Trump says the move is a response to Berlin's failure to meet targets on defence spending.

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The Papers: 'New' isolation rule and 'Maddie cops find cellar'

People being told to self-isolate for longer and the latest in the hunt for Madeleine McCann make the front pages.

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'I recorded fraudsters stealing my money'

Criminals are exploiting the coronavirus pandemic for gain, according to one leading investigator.

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India and China race to build along a disputed frontier

The rival nuclear powers are trying to out-build each other along their disputed Himalayan border.

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Tuesday, 28 July 2020

If Our Masks Could Speak


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Covid studies aim to save BAME lives 'within months'

The government is to plough millions into research into why the communities are at increased risk.

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Coronavirus: Hong Kong implements strict measures amid new cases

Dining in restaurants will be banned and only two people from different households can meet.

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Prince William meets Peter Crouch: Duke of Cambridge on lockdown, Twitter and mental health

Prince William speaks to the Peter Crouch Podcast about his experience of lockdown, importance of football... and karaoke.

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Coronavirus: Sending untested patients to care homes 'reckless' - MPs

A committee says moving NHS patients into care homes without Covid tests was an "appalling error".

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Monday, 27 July 2020

Twilight of the Liberal Right


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Trump Announced, Then Canceled, a Yankees Pitch. Both Came as a Surprise.


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As Republicans Embrace Cut in Jobless Aid, Divisions Weaken Their Leverage


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Hotels are promoting the nostalgia of the family road trip.


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