Passengers traveling from one Italian airport can only board after taking an on-site coronavirus test. Plus, India’s decision to spend billions on Parliament building upgrades. And, the British retailer fed up with video calls.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell offered a dreary assessment of the economy after his policymaking team’s last interest rate meeting before the elections. And, how homebuilders are trying to recruit more workers amid growing demand for new houses.
Where did Americans spend their money in August? We have the latest data. Plus, A top Senate Republican says Federal Reserve Board nominee Judy Shelton does not have enough votes for confirmation. And, this notion of the “right” COVID-19 vaccine.
A congressional report blasts Boeing and the FAA for actions that led to 737 Max jet crashes. Plus, people are voluntarily quitting their jobs in a pandemic. And, making it easier for former inmates to become firefighters or EMTs.
BP CEO Bernard Looney explains his plans to shift the company’s focus away from oil and gas. Also, the push for European battery production for electric vehicles. And, will consumers trust fallen travel giant Thomas Cook under new owners?
A new analysis suggests holiday shopping numbers could actually be up. Plus, why Apple might be waiting to unveil a new iPhone model. Also, another automaker settles over emissions cheating. And, Bill Gates on coronavirus vaccine development.
The Federal Open Market Committee meets again this week. It’s not expected to change interest rates, so what can we expect? Plus, Dr. Larry Brilliant, an epidemiologist, brings his experience of helping to eradicate smallpox to our current pandemic.
Gates says that richer countries aren’t doing enough to make sure a vaccine will be available to all. Plus, a former Nissan executive pleads not guilty. And, fears that the U.K.’s furlough plan could end too soon.
TikTok wants to join forces with Oracle. Plus, an executive order aimed at lowering drug prices for Medicare. And, Tracy Chapman is suing Nicki Minaj in a case that could upend the way artists borrow from each other.
But is a partnership with a U.S. tech company happening instead? Also, another geopolitical tech row over the planned sale of the U.K. chip designer Arm to U.S. firm Nvidia. And, Japan has a new prime minister.
