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Tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 becomes first major US stock index to reach record highs after coronavirus plunge Trade War

Tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 becomes first major US stock index to reach record highs after coronavirus plunge

REUTERS/Eric Thayer The Nasdaq 100 index set a new intraday record on Thursday, becoming the first major US stock index to fully erase losses from the coronavirus sell-off. The index peaked at 9,741.97 at 10:32 a.m. ET before sliding alongside peer indexes as the session's run-up froze. eBay's 9.8% rally…
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June 4, 2020
The Tiananmen Square Massacre: From China’s Authoritarian Roots to the Iconic “Tank Man” Venezuela

The Tiananmen Square Massacre: From China’s Authoritarian Roots to the Iconic “Tank Man”

By José Niño China is often described as the next superpower to top America within the next few decades. At first glance, such an assertion makes sense. The country’s vast geography, natural resources, rich history, and tech-savvy populace puts it in a position to thrive in the 21st century. However,…
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June 4, 2020
Rivian plucked former Tesla workers to work on charging network, report says Tesla

Rivian plucked former Tesla workers to work on charging network, report says

Sounds like Rivian has some grand plans. Rivian Rivian is making moves. Despite reports the firm recently laid off 40 workers, the Michigan-based electric car startup reportedly also hired a few significant individuals from Tesla.According to an Electrek on Tuesday, Rivian hired on three executives, all of whom formerly worked…
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June 4, 2020
Update: Deadline To File Claims Against Purdue Pharma L.P. Has Been Extended To July 30, 2020 Oxycodone

Update: Deadline To File Claims Against Purdue Pharma L.P. Has Been Extended To July 30, 2020

NEW YORK, June 4, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- The following is being issued by Prime Clerk LLC. In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York has granted a 30-day extension of the deadline to file a claim against Purdue Pharma…
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June 4, 2020
Tony Dungy Says Colin Kaepernick Will Be Seen Differently After George Floyd Colin Kaepernick

Tony Dungy Says Colin Kaepernick Will Be Seen Differently After George Floyd

Marcio Jose Sanchez/Associated PressPro Football Hall of Famer Tony Dungy believes the perception of Colin Kaepernick will change in the wake of George Floyd being killed while in Minneapolis police custody and the ensuing protests against police brutality and racial injustice. Appearing on ESPN's First Take, Dungy explained there's "no doubt" Kaepernick has…
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June 4, 2020
‘Pretending I’m a Superman’: How ‘Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater’ became the subject of an anticipated documentary Skateboard

‘Pretending I’m a Superman’: How ‘Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater’ became the subject of an anticipated documentary

"Tony Hawk's Pro Skater" was one of the most influential and successful video game franchises of the late 1990s and early 2000s. When combining the sales of all 17 games, it has made $1.4 billion. That's part of the reason why when former Neversoft producer Ralph D'Amato came across Swedish…
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June 4, 2020