IndyCar extends deal with manufacturers, delays new engine
Before Saturday’s announcement, a new 2.4-liter, twin-turbocharged V-6 engine with hybrid technology had been expected to be ready next season.
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Notre Dame’s president tests positive for coronavirus
Earlier this week, Rev. John Jenkins apologized for not wearing a mask during Saturday’s Rose Garden ceremony for Judge Amy Coney Barrett.
Biden, Harris, Barrett test negative for COVID-19; Trump suffering ‘mild symptoms’
Many White House and senior administration officials were undergoing tests Friday, but the full scale of the outbreak around the president might not be known for some time as it can take days for an infection to be detectable by a test.
Stocks fall, then bounce back after word of Trump’s positive test
Also stirring up the market’s movements Friday was the latest report on U.S. jobs growth, in which employers added fewer jobs last month than economists expected.
Trump joins growing list of virus-infected world leaders
At 74, the U.S. president is the oldest head of state to become infected with the virus, and his age puts him at higher risk of serious complications from COVID-19.
Airbnb blocking one-night rentals over Halloween to halt parties
Airbnb has taken a series of steps to crack down on parties since last year’s deadly shooting at an Airbnb in Orinda, California. Five people were killed in the shooting, which happened during an unauthorized Halloween party.
U.S. hiring slows for 3rd straight month, but jobless rate falls to 7.9%
The September jobs report coincides with other data that suggests that while the economic picture may be improving, the gains have slowed since summer.
President Trump and first lady test positive for COVID-19
President Donald Trump’s positive test comes just hours after the White House announced that senior aide Hope Hicks came down with the virus after traveling with the president several times this week.
Amazon: Nearly 20,000 workers have tested positive for COVID-19
The online retail behemoth, revealing the data for the first time, said that the infection rate of its employees was well below that seen in the general U.S. population.
Trump awaits test results after close aide Hope Hicks tests positive for COVID-19
Hicks, a close adviser to President Donald Trump, traveled with him several times this week aboard Air Force One. Trump said he and first lady Melania Trump were tested after they learned about Hicks and were awaiting the results.
Stocks tick up as Wall Street waits for pandemic aid from Washington
Big swings have become typical recently, as investors handicap the chances of a deal on Capitol Hill to send more cash to Americans, restore jobless benefits for laid-off workers and deliver assistance to airlines and other industries.
EU agency starts ‘rolling review’ to speed OK for COVID-19 vaccine
A similar process was used to issue an approval for remdesivir, one of the only licensed drugs to treat COVID-19. That approval was issued in just over one month, while the standard process can take nearly seven months.
Upgrading your space while stuck at home? Get it insured
If you’re considering making changes to your home — or if you already have — it’s smart to revisit your homeowners or renters policy.
White House ups bid in last-ditch COVID talks with Congress
The White House is backing a $400 per week pandemic jobless benefit and is dangling the possibility of a COVID-19 relief bill of $1.6 trillion.
Experts hope high demand for flu shots means lower chance of ‘twindemic’
A record number of flu vaccine doses are on the way, between 194 million and 198 million for the United States alone.
Pelosi, Mnuchin have ‘extensive’ talks on potential COVID relief package
At issue is a long-delayed package that would extend another round of $1,200 direct stimulus payments, restore bonus jobless benefits, speed aid to schools and extend assistance to airlines, restaurants and other struggling businesses.
Wall Street rallies to close out strong but wild quarter
Prospects for additional support from Congress for the economy helped drive the day’s trading, as they have for weeks.
Presidential debate commission says it will make changes to format
The commission said Wednesday that Tuesday night’s debate “made clear that additional structure should be added to the format of the remaining debates to ensure a more orderly discussion of the issues.”
Cold weather means new challenges for struggling restaurants
Restaurants are trying to figure out how to extend the outdoor dining season using space heaters, tents, temporary igloos and even blankets. Heat lamps are already in short supply.
Walmart looks to airports as inspiration for new store layout
Walmart says it was working on a new store layout a year ago. But the pandemic accelerated those efforts as customers are increasingly focused on contactless shopping amid safety concerns.