People sit outside during happy hour at the Oscar Wilde bar in New York, U.S., on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. Nina Westervelt | Bloomberg | Getty Images States may need to reimplement the strict social distancing measures that were put in place earlier this year if U.S. coronavirus cases rise “dramatically,” a Centers for Disease
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Commuters arrive at Grand Central Station with Metro-North during morning rush hour on June 8, 2020 in New York City. Angela Weiss | AFP | Getty Images In recent days, corporate America has made its strongest statements yet on racial inequality. But the protesters marching through small U.S. towns and gathering in large cities around
Starbucks said Friday that the chain would allow workers to wear attire and accessories highlighting the Black Lives Matter movement, reversing its prior stance after social media users called for boycotts of the company. Buzzfeed first reported on Wednesday that the coffee chain would not allow its employees to wear Black Lives Matter clothing or accessories,
People visit Clearwater Beach after Governor Ron DeSantis opened the beaches at 7am on May 04, 2020 in Clearwater, Florida. Mike Ehrmann | Getty Images The rise in coronavirus cases seen in about half a dozen states across the U.S. isn’t the feared “second wave” — it’s still the first, scientists and infectious disease specialists
Lululemon reported a fiscal first-quarter sales decline of 17%, as its strong digital business wasn’t enough to offset the losses from its stores being temporarily shut due to the coronavirus pandemic. The yoga pants and sports bra maker also suffered from the other shops that it sells in being shut, it said. Still, as more people
Demonstrators cross the Brooklyn Bridge on June 4, 2020. Justin Heiman | Getty Images Corporate America has joined protesters in condemning the death of George Floyd at the hands of police and calling for action to confront racial injustices and racial inequalities in the United States. “There are in fact barriers that are faced by
Boeing expects to do its 737 Max recertification flight by the end of June, multiple people have told CNBC. The people familiar with Boeing’s plans said the recertification flight may actually be more than one flight over the course of a couple of days. They said the company has drawn up a flight plan that
People ride past murals painted on boards covering bar windows on 6th Street on May 20, 2020 in Austin, Texas. Tom Pennington | Getty Images Texas health authorities said there are currently 2,153 patients sickened with Covid-19 across its hospitals, marking the third-straight day Wednesday of record-breaking coronavirus hospitalizations in the state. The new total
Shoppers ascend and descend escalators at the King of Prussia Mall, owned by Simon Property Group, United State’s largest retail shopping space, in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Mark Makela | Reuters The biggest U.S. mall owner Simon Property Group said Wednesday morning it has exercised its contractual rights to terminate its deal to acquire the
General Motors Chairman and CEO Mary Barra addresses the gathering Wednesday, June 3, 2020 during a press conference of corporate leaders speaking out against racism and injustice at City Hall in Detroit, Michigan. GM General Motors CEO and Chairman Mary Barra put the responsibility on herself to ensure the company continues to focus on diversity