Perspective | the Urgency of Peaceful Protest
www.washingtonpost.com -Holding the moral high ground is crucial to advancing a cause, as Bayard Rustin’s life showed.
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Perspective | Should Military Officers Like Jim Mattis Enter the Political Arena?
www.washingtonpost.com -The risk of military officers becoming ensnared in politics.
Las Vegas Makes a Bet on Reopening Casinos Amid Coronavirus
www.wsj.com -Few American cities have been hit harder economically by the coronavirus lockdown than Las Vegas. WSJ visited the city’s famous strip to learn about how Sin City is reopening its casinos.…
Jobless Claims Climb 1.88 Million at End of May, but There Are Growing Signs U.S. Unemployment Is Peaking
marketwatch.com -Some 1.88 million Americans applied for traditional jobless benefits at the end of May and another 623,000 filed new claims under a federal-relief program,…
A 50-Year Technological Revolution Is About to Begin. These Are the Stocks to Own, Says Strategist
marketwatch.com -Worried about the present day troubles? Our call of the day, from Brad Neuman, director of market strategy at equities manager Alger, says we’re at the start…
Carpenter Technology to Cut Its Workforce by 20% and Furlough Other Employees
marketwatch.com -Carpenter Technology Corp. undefined said Thursday that it will cut its salaried workforce by 20%, as part of actions made necessary by the business…
Bayer Stock Falls as U.S. Court Blocks Sale of Dicamba Weed Killer
www.barrons.com -Bayer stock slipped on Thursday after the German industrial giant was banned from selling its dicamba weed killer in the U.S. following an appeal court ruling.
The ECB Action Just Boosted Stocks. Here’s Why.
www.barrons.com -The European Central Bank on Thursday was more aggressive than analysts had anticipated, giving a little bit of a boost to stocks.
The Dow Is Down— but the Market’s Message Hasn’t Changed
www.barrons.com -The most beaten up stock, such as travel and leisure names, continue to rally even though stock market futures are down Thursday morning.
Tech Company Cries Foul on Pandemic Trading Suspension
www.wsj.com -The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has been cracking down on companies that make dubious claims about how they can help fight the coronavirus pandemic. Now, one technology company…
10 Father’s Day Gifts to Keep Dad (Happily) Busy
www.wsj.com -Our guide is packed with presents for dads who love to tinker—from handcrafted tools to a Tiffany & Co. bandage box (for DIY mishaps).
Challenges for Tokyo Olympics: Curtail Costs, Control Coronavirus
www.wsj.com -Japan is looking at options to slim down next year’s Olympics as it tries to ensure the Games stay on track despite rising costs and the lingering threat from the coronavirus.
Perspective | in Wake of George Floyd’s Death, Black Theater Leaders Want More Than Sympathetic Words
www.washingtonpost.com -Yet another police killing galvanizes the theater community, but will it change what they produce?
Democrats Scramble to Win Over More Black Men
www.wsj.com -Some Democrats are sounding alarms within the party about its outreach to younger black men, saying it was not doing enough to appeal to these voters even before a nationwide wave of protests…
Kim Jong Un’s Sister Threatens South Korea Over Leaflets
www.wsj.com -The sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un admonished South Korea and threatened to pull out of an inter-Korean accord, the latest sign of her growing profile inside the cloistered regime.
U.S. Considers Adding More Chinese Media Outlets to Foreign-Mission List
www.wsj.com -The Trump administration is weighing placing new requirements on a second tranche of Chinese state-controlled media outlets, in a move that would extend a battle with Beijing that has seen…
China and Singapore’s Air-Travel Experiment: A ‘Fast Lane’ With Lots of Waiting
www.wsj.com -Singapore and China will allow some business travel between the two countries to restart as they ease border controls designed to slow the pandemic’s spread.
Will Covid-19 Change How We Book Flights? Airlines Hope So
www.wsj.com -Recent difficulties in getting refunds from online travel agents could drive more people onto airlines’ own booking platforms.
Warner Music Sings the Right Streaming Tune
www.wsj.com -Warner isn’t a streaming company per se, but the oddities of the music industry mean investors should value it like one.
Hotel Owner Seeking Mortgage Relief? Not if Wall Street Owns Your Loan
www.wsj.com -The coronavirus shutdown has spared few companies in the travel business, but times are especially tough for hotel owners whose mortgages are owned by Wall Street investors.
Amid Coronavirus Shutdowns, Landlords Often Determine Fate of Small Businesses
www.wsj.com -On Brooklyn’s Fifth Avenue, business owners are frantically seeking rent cuts so they can ride out the pandemic. But some landlords are also under financial pressure.
Luxury Developers Ramp Up Virtual Offerings for Stir-Crazy Renters
www.wsj.com -With amenity spaces off limits, lifestyle directors and amenity-service companies are planning virtual classes, workshops and online meet-and-greets to fill the void amid coronavirus.
The High School Football Team in the Shadow of Minneapolis Unrest
www.wsj.com -Blocks from where protests flared over the killing of George Floyd, Minneapolis South High football coaches are sustaining their team.
Americans Are Saving More, but How Long Can It Last?
www.wsj.com -The coronavirus pandemic has been economically devastating. At the same time, local stay-at-home orders and a work-from-home world mean some people have extra money to put away—for now.
It’s a Disgrace That Museum Plan Was Kicked Into Touch
www.thetimes.co.uk -With live rugby nowhere to be seen, you might have noticed that dedicated followers of the egg have at least been able to indulge their passion by watching the replays of old matches that various
James Anderson to Hand £2m Windfall to Clubs
www.thetimes.co.uk -Lower-league clubs were yesterday told businessman James Anderson is prepared to donate over £2 million to the Scottish Professional Football League to help teams through the pandemic.In a meeting of
Dentists Struggle to Protect Themselves From Covid-19
www.wsj.com -Dentists and their staff are uniquely vulnerable to contracting Covid-19, but dental offices are struggling to find the protective equipment they need, even as they begin to reopen across the U.S.
Wandering Tony Watt Finally Puts Down Roots
www.thetimes.co.uk -Tony Watt has got the love back. There have been times in his nomadic career when he lost that passion for football, but now is not one of them, despite the shutdown that has left him kicking his
Child-Abuse Reports Are Falling, and That’s Bad News for Children
www.wsj.com -Child-abuse specialists are watching a nightmare scenario unfold since the coronavirus lockdowns began in mid-March, with a disturbing increase in severe hospital cases and a sharp drop in…
‘Pitch Invaders Are Usually Angry — Our Fans Were Just Happy’
www.thetimes.co.uk -The memorable aftermath of Scotland’s 2-1 victory over England at Wembley on June 4, 1977 tends to divide opinion. Some regard the fact that most of the 70,000 Scots in an attendance of 98,103 took to
Why Mr. Market Ignores a World in Turmoil
www.wsj.com -TV gameshows have demonstrated that humans are prepared to make fools of themselves when there is a chance of winning a big pile of cash. Instead of a fast-talking game show host we have Mr. Market.
Leigh Griffiths Makes Plea to Odsonne Edouard
www.thetimes.co.uk -Leigh Griffiths has told Odsonne Edouard to stay at Celtic beyond the summer, insisting that a partnership between the two strikers could fire the club to ten-in-a-row.The French forward is attracting
Health Insurers Offer Premium Discounts
www.wsj.com -Anthem is joining the growing number of health insurers offering premium discounts, as the companies see savings from sharp drop-offs in surgeries and other types of care canceled because of…
Sky Puts Limits on Season Ticket Deal
www.thetimes.co.uk -Scottish football has moved another step closer to its return from suspension by confirming that supporters of Premiership clubs will be able to watch closed-doors matches courtesy of a ‘virtual
D.C.-area Forecast: Heat Raises Storm Threat Through Saturday but Welcome Relief Arrives Sunday
www.washingtonpost.com -Humid and near 90 degrees through Saturday. Storms may be most numerous late today.
Hong Kong Passes Law Criminalizing Insults to Chinese Anthem
www.wsj.com -Hong Kong’s legislature passed a law making disrespect of China’s national anthem a crime, as people prepared to hold memorials for the victims of Beijing’s 1989 crackdown in Tiananmen…
As Covid-19 Closes Stadiums, Municipalities Struggle With Billions in Debt
www.wsj.com -The Covid-19 pandemic has turned sports venues into a strain on budgets when cities are already hemorrhaging revenue from shutdowns.
China to Allow Foreign Airlines to Restore Some Flights After U.S. Pressure
www.wsj.com -China made a rare concession in the face of U.S. pressure by agreeing to allow U.S. and other foreign airlines to restore some China routes, less than 24 hours after the Trump administration…
European Central Bank Ramps Up Stimulus Program Beyond $1.5 Trillion
www.wsj.com -The European Central Bank said it would vastly scale up its bond-purchase program, a move aimed at easing pressure on the region’s embattled governments and putting its stimulus effort in…
Jobless Claims Hold Steady as Economy Slowly Reopens
www.wsj.com -The number of workers receiving unemployment benefits increased slightly to 21.5 million at the end of May, reflecting continued coronavirus fallout.
Supply Chains, Safety Protocols Hobble U.S. Factories
www.wsj.com -Manufacturers emerging from weeks in hibernation during the coronavirus pandemic are accelerating production with jumbled supply chains and less efficient plants, making it harder to rebuild…
U.S. Exports, Imports Fell Sharply in April Amid Coronavirus Disruptions
www.wsj.com -U.S. exports and imports both posted their largest monthly decreases on record amid coronavirus-related shutdowns around the world.
The Games Will Come Back. Will the Corporate Sponsorships and Marketing Campaigns?
www.washingtonpost.com -The novel coronavirus pandemic has delivered a body blow to the economy. When the business of sport gets off the canvas, what will it look like?
Cummings Should Go but It’s Not Up to Me, Says Scottish Tory Leader
www.thetimes.co.uk -Jackson Carlaw said that it was “unfair” to suggest that he had no influence in Downing Street after Boris Johnson ignored his pleas to sack Dominic Cummings.The Scottish Conservative leader repeated
How George Floyd Protests in Los Angeles Differ From 1992 Riots
www.wsj.com -The new unrest has been more organized, more peaceful, and largely centered in the city’s wealthier areas, as well as downtown, where the government of America’s second-most-populous city is based.