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Citigroup exec Ray McGuire discussed potential NYC mayor run with
Citigroup's Ray McGuire appears to be moving closer to running for mayor of New York.He has held court with several high-profile political strategists recently, and at least one city political power player seems to be working the phones…
Tesla cuts price of 2020 Model S Long Range Plus, says range improved
A Tesla Model S is displayed during the London Motor and Tech Show at ExCel on May 16, 2019 in London, England.John Keeble | Getty ImagesTesla confirmed Monday night that it recently cut the price of the 2020 Model S Long Range Plus by…
New virus cases are surging in Florida
Even as businesses and borders slowly reopen, global economies continue to feel the effects of coronavirus shutdowns. Another 1.5 million Americans filed for initial unemployment benefits last week, according to data released Thursday,…
Texas and Florida roll back reopening plans
The fallout from record numbers of cases and hospitalizations in some states continued Friday with Texas and Florida taking bigger steps to mitigate the spread of the disease. Texas reversed reopening plans, closing bars and capping…
‘The wartime president has surrendered’
US Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden speaks on June 30, 2020, in Wilmington, Delaware.Brendan Smialowski | AFP | Getty ImagesWASHINGTON — Former Vice President Joe Biden laid out his most comprehensive, detailed case to date…
former CIA, military, diplomatic personnel reflect
U.S. Army soldiers from the 101st Airborne division off load during a combat mission from a Chinook 47 helicopter March 5, 2002 in Eastern Afghanistan.Keith D. McGrew | U.S. Army | Getty Images NewsSaturday marks the 20th anniversary of…
States lean toward pushing to break up Google’s ad tech business
Visitors pass by the logo of Google at the high profile startups and high tech leaders gathering, Viva Tech, in Paris, France May 16, 2019.Charles Platiau | ReutersThe state attorneys general investigating Google for potential antitrust…
George Floyd protests created surge in voter registrations, groups say
A protester holding a fist in the air and a sign that says Prosecute Killer Cops!!, Vote Trump Out, Black Lives Matter, Stop Killing Us and Enough is Enough outside the Barclays Center.Ira L. Black | Corbis | Getty ImagesVoter…
People are booking Christmas vacations earlier than ever before
What a difference a year can make.Last September, the travel industry agonized over a dearth of Christmas bookings. This September, some hotels are already fully booked for the holiday season. People are reserving their Christmas…
Trump attacks Black Lives Matter racial justice movement
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at a joint news conference with Polish President Andrzej Duda in the Rose Garden of the White House on June 24, 2020 in Washington, DC.Drew Angerer | Getty ImagesWASHINGTON – President Donald Trump on…