Latest from Jonathan Frewin

• Apr 2, 2021

  Google, Facebook and Twitter are under the microscope in Russia

  

  The U.S. tech giants are in court accused of failing to delete social media posts urging children to take part in illegal protests. And, a repurposed conference center in Singapore offers a very different look and feel for business travel in the future.

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• Apr 2, 2021

  Biden lets ban on foreign-worker visas expire

  

  The current administration let a Trump-era pandemic ban on H-1B and other visas expire this week. Plus, Facebook, Twitter and Google are headed to court in Russia today. And, thanks to the recent American Rescue Plan, some unemployment benefits from the last year won’t be taxed. But what should those who already filed their taxes under the old rules do?

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• Apr 1, 2021

  Unemployment claims rose again last week

  

  We’re back above 700,000 weekly jobless claims, although the four-week moving average is down to its lowest level since March 2020. Plus, thinking about infrastructure jobs in terms of creating a generational talent pipeline for the long run. Also, prominent Black business leaders are speaking out against Georgia’s new voting law. And, the Supreme Court takes up the NCAA’s rules on amateurism.

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• Apr 1, 2021

  WTO chief: Vaccines for all, or share your technology

  

  Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, director general of the World Trade Organization, wants pharma giants to do more to support vaccine production for and in developing countries. Also, France will begin its third national pandemic lockdown on Saturday, shutting nonessential stores. And, is there a right way for companies to play an April Fools’ Day prank?

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• Apr 1, 2021

  How much infrastructure spending does the U.S. need?

  

  Looking at what state and local governments usually spend on infrastructure, but didn’t over the last decade or so because of the Great Recession … well, President Biden’s plan almost makes up for that. Plus, a new report finds underrepresented workers in the tech industry are experiencing greater stress and more incidents of harassment and hostility during the pandemic. And, a closer look at utility PG&E’s settlements for victims of California fires.

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• Mar 31, 2021

  Measuring well-being in the U.S.

  

  Gallup and West Health are out today with the latest numbers on health care affordability in the U.S., and it’s not a good picture, as 18% of respondents say they can’t afford quality care. Plus, markets pay attention to President Joe Biden’s infrastructure plan. And, the effort to diversify boardrooms in corporate America.

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• Mar 31, 2021

  An infrastructure plan beyond roads and bridges

  

  President Joe Biden is expected to unveil an infrastructure spending proposal Wednesday that could also focus on combatting climate change. Plus, clothing retailer H&M is trying to recover from consumer backlash in China. And, new data on religion in the U.S. and a declining number of people who belong to houses of worship.

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• Mar 31, 2021

  Deliveroo shares aren’t on the menu for some major London investors

  

  Shares in the delivery giant plunged 30% on their London debut. Investors have raised concerns over their gig-economy worker model. Plus, fashion giant H&M vows to regain trust and confidence of Chinese consumers after a furious backlash. And, what’s in Google’s latest efforts to tackle disinformation in Europe?

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• Mar 30, 2021

  Some economic issues are just radioactive … literally

  

  New Mexico is suing the U.S. to keep the state from becoming home to a new nuclear waste storage facility. One of its arguments is economic, and has to do with the oil and gas industry. Plus, how high is too high when it comes to interest rates and Treasury yields? And, farmers in France protest after a city mayor removes meat from school cafeteria menus.

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• Mar 30, 2021

  The Amazon union vote count begins

  

  Amazon workers in a warehouse in Bessemer, Alabama, have voted on whether or not to unionize. It could be one of the most historic votes in American labor history. Plus, Starbucks celebrates 50 years in business. And, how treatment centers are responding to a rise in substance use during the pandemic.

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